Waterproofing the facade

Making the facade of your house water-repellent may seem like a difficult job, but it is not. By impregnating the facades of your house properly and with the appropriate product, the facade will be water-repellent for years to come. But what does it actually achieve and what is suitable impregnation product?

Waterproofing
Impregnation is the most common way to waterproof a facade
make. Impregnation is also known as hydrophobising. With that technique
an impregnating agent is applied to the facade. After application
of the product there is a transparent layer on the facade. The transparent layer
offers protection against the various weather conditions and the
penetration of moisture.

Waterproofing the facade ensures that you don't suffer from
moisture problems, such as damp patches and mould. Because the facade
is protected against external influences, the service life of the
outer wall as well. Impregnation thus ensures a clean house without
moisture problems, which provides an increase in value for the house.

The solution
The product of choice for making the facade water-repellent is SUPER Impregnating Agent. The product is a water-based professional impregnating agent. SUPER Impregnating Agent is suitable for impregnating both existing and new porous substrates, such as baked stone, concrete, sand-lime brick, plaster, natural stone and various other moisture-absorbing substrates.

The product is ideally suited to prevent moisture problems, frost damage, corrosion,
general soiling, growth of mould, moss and algae. The product guarantee of around 10 years
does prove that it is the perfect solution!

The steps
For a long-lasting waterproof result, follow these 6 steps:

1. Remove sand, clay and other loose particles from the substrate.
2. Before treatment, clean (degrease) the substrate with Super Degreaser or
   Super Industrial Cleaner
3. Assess the substrate for present moisture. Allow to dry thoroughly before applying the
   impregnate.
4. Take precautionary measures to avoid splashing on plastics, paving and glass.
5. In case of any spills, clean immediately with Super Degreaser or Super Industrial Cleaner.
6. Apply the product to the substrate using a flow or spray method at a temperature of at least 8 °C and dry weather. The impregnating agent must be well absorbed with a minimum consumption of 0.5 litres per square metre. If this differs, a second treatment should be carried out at all times.