Bituminous materials are excellent protective coatings and waterproofing materials, especially on surfaces such as concrete foundations.
They are extremely flexible and they are preferred for the external insulation of foundations, cellars, basements and roofs.
Epoxy based products have excellent adhesion to concrete, steel and wood. They are easy to apply and provide long-term solutions to waterproofing problems. Once the epoxy applied to the required surface and finished its curing, it will prevent permeation by nearly any liquid including the humid air.
Usually reinforced with acrylic polymers, cementitious waterproofing products are widely used in various parts of the reinforced concrete structures. They have great adhesive properties and provide additional protection against cracks in the surface of the concrete. The most important feature of these products is that they can be used in water tanks.
Acrylic based products are famous for their thermal stability and their resistance to high temperatures, thus making them ideal choice in warmer climates. They are cost effective and usually used for roofs on the concrete structures.
Using polyurethane based products can offer various advantages such as:
- Long-term protection,
- High flexibility (they can be used where dynamic loads are present),
- Resistant to UV lights and challenging weather conditions (can be used on outdoor areas),
- High resistance to abrasion,
- Aesthetic appearance.