WHAT IS CEMENT WATERPROOFING COMPOUND?
A water-repellent powder for adding to cement to overcome capillary absorption of moisture into cement mortar, cement plaster and concrete.
A water-repellent powder for adding to cement to overcome capillary absorption of moisture into cement mortar, cement plaster and concrete.
PRODUCT INFO
Benefits
- For preventing loss of water from water containing structures
- For reducing moisture movement, crazing, efflorescence and moisture penetration
- For reducing rising damp in brickwork when used in the mortar
Specifications
Suitable Surfaces |
Suitable for reducing permeability in concrete tanks, reservoirs, sewerage works, cellars, basement walls and floors, garage pits, walls and precast stone |
Finish |
Will not change the finish of the cement mix |
Application |
Mixed with Portland cement in powder form |
Packaging |
1kg boxes & 25kg bags |
Coverage |
2% of the weight of the cement to be used in the mix which is equal to 1kg per 50kg cement |
Curing |
In hot dry conditions cure completed work by damping down with water or protecting with wet sacks or plastic sheeting |
Colour/s |
Grey |
Q: What is the difference between Water-repellent Cement and Waterproofing Compound?
A: In simple terms, Cement Waterproofing Compound is the additive mixed into OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) which then makes Water-Repellent Cement.
A: In simple terms, Cement Waterproofing Compound is the additive mixed into OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) which then makes Water-Repellent Cement.