20 Jan Penetrating Water Repellent Treatments – PWR
Penetrating water repellent PWR – concrete protection treatment
Check out our Waterstop Solutions logo created with our own PWR (Penetrating Water Repellent) treatment!
It is INVISIBLE when the ground is DRY, but with today’s rain it really stands out!
See how the water is beading on the concrete in the close-up photo!
Image: The logo is the PWR treated area, light grey colour.
Image: Water beads on the concrete slab that has been treated with Waterstop Solutions own Penetrating Water Repellent PWR – Close up photo of Waterstop Solutions logo.
6 Benefits you can expect with PWR Sealant
1. Long-lasting BARRIER against SALT, MOISTURE and CHEMICAL attacks
2. Great CURB APPEAL and SALE VALUE with New-Look preservation
3. Invisible, dry and natural look finish
4. Protection against damage caused by moisture intrusion (corrosion, concrete cancer, efflorescence, leaching, scaling and spalling)
5. No more scrubbing or power washing! The PWR sealant decreases dirt adhesion and prevents moss and mould growth. (Rainfall or a light garden hose wash is enough)
6. It speeds up graffiti removal, which is a great benefit for areas such as:
- Shopping centres, schools, universities, commercial buildings and walkways
- Public areas, council property and heritage buildings
- Roads, along highway and public transport infrastructure
6 Common areas of use – Vertical and horizontal surfaces
1. Concrete
2. Brickwork, masonry blocks
3. Tiles
4. Some natural stones
5. Traditional and modern stucco and render
6. Traffic bearing surfaces
About our PWR (Penetrating Water Repellent)
Waterstop Solutions’ PWR treatment can be used on any porous substrate without changing its appearance, to maintain a dry look.
This white spirit-based formulation penetrates deep into the pores and lines them with the product, reducing the pore size so that liquid can longer pass through the substrate, while still allowing it to “breathe”. This can create a water beading “off a duck’s back” effect. This treatment does need to be reapplied, typically every 5-10 years, depending upon the application.
PWR also helps the substrate to effectively self-clean, while also stopping mould and fungal growth and protecting against salt attack and carbonation.
Waterstop Solutions penetrating waterproofing treatments
We employ the latest waterproofing technology in a range of systems applicable to porous substrates, such as concrete, brickwork, mortar or stone.
Depending upon your application, one of these systems may be a more economical option with the added benefits of introducing minimal change to the surface appearance of the original substrate and requiring very low to zero maintenance.
One such water-based treatment is our Hardener Densifier. The hardener densifier treatment reacts with moisture and the free lime or calcium in concrete to permanently improve concrete abrasion resistance, reduce dusting and porosity for easier maintenance, help heal minor static cracks, thus greatly extending the life of aging substrates.
Suitable for a wide range of applications such as:
- New and remedial waterproofing
- Dust proofing
- Reducing mould and dirt build-up
- Reducing cleaning costs and slip hazards
If you have any issues with water ingress, cracking concrete slabs, structural cracks, concrete deterioration, moisture, seepage, efflorescence, rising damp and/or high-flow active leaks in concrete structures, we would be happy to assist you. You are welcome to contact us with any questions that you may have.
Brisbane office: (07) 3205 1899
Email: [email protected]
Sydney office: (02) 9346 8308
Email: [email protected]
Are you interested in finding out more about the various remedial building services we are providing?
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Waterstop Solutions Capability Statement is now available to download as PDF. (The image is clickable and opens up a link to our Capability Statement).
Good maintenance begins with a proactive approach to maintain, keep, preserve and protect a building.
Remember that seepage/water ingress into areas such as balconies, basements, concrete roofs, car parks and retaining walls, should not be ignored – call a remedial waterproofing professional today for an assessment to provide you with the best solution for your situation.
At Waterstop Solutions, we carry out a wide range of remedial works to concrete structures post-construction stage in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney and outlying areas in Queensland and New South Wales.
Equipped with major civil works experience, we can quickly determine the best approach to rectify all seepage and concrete deterioration issues.
It takes licenced remedial waterproofer and leak sealing experts like us at Waterstop Solutions to ensure that the pathways for water to ingress are properly sealed off. A depth of technical knowledge and experience, along with a proud reputation for integrity and reliability, has made Waterstop Solutions the go-to company for many Defect Managers working for major construction companies across Queensland and New South Wales.
We at Waterstop Solutions have the technical and practical expertise to diagnose the source of the leak and will provide you with our recommended solution to achieving an effective, high-quality, long-lasting repair to stop the water ingress with minimal disruption
We believe in and are committed to always delivering high-quality solutions by utilising the right products and techniques for each specific project combined with our industry-leading know-how on tap. We have a large talent pool of specialist leak sealing and concrete repair technicians with Certificate III in construction waterproofing in Queensland and New South Wales that are extensively trained in our systems and project execution methods.
The leadership positions on every Waterstop Solutions project are operated by highly qualified, certified and experienced industry professionals. Our in-house skills and expertise gained from more than 60 years of industry experience provide a full range of high-quality remedial waterproofing and concrete repair works to commercial buildings, civil infrastructures, industrial sites and residential properties. From waterproofing diagnostics, preventative and remediation solutions – All of our waterproofing solutions are quality guaranteed.