How to protect concrete from water penetration and leakage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n If you imagine concrete on a microscopic level, it looks a lot like a sponge with its tiny pores. In conditions of humidity, water easily penetrates into the pores and permeates. If this is accompanied by temperature changes, cracks appear and the concrete loses its durability. A waterproofing additive is what will prevent you from such complications.<\/p>\n\n In the process of concrete preparation, as well as in ready-made concrete (in the mixer that arrived at the construction site), the waterproofing additive used in an appropriate dose as an admixture completely changes the structure. The active components form crystals that fill the pores and create a barrier that prevents water from entering and moisture from forming. This ensures the dryness of the concrete, the increase in strength and durability and, therefore, durability for many years.<\/p>\n\n Recommended material:<\/strong> Kalmatron-D<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n The need and necessity for waterproofing is heightened when dealing with underground structures such as parking lots, elevator shafts and foundations. Ground water, rain, melted snow and even condensation pose a danger to such places. Without proper waterproofing, high humidity and water ingress can cause many problems:<\/p>\n\n Structural Damage<\/strong> – Water can weaken concrete over time, leading to cracking, spalling and even collapse.<\/p>\n\n Reinforcement Corrosion<\/strong> – Reinforcement is a necessary structure for the strength and stability of concrete. Corrosion caused by high humidity weakens its structural stability.<\/p>\n\n Mold and Fungus<\/strong> – A damp and humid environment is ideal for mold and fungus to grow. In addition to visually damaging the surfaces, this causes health problems.<\/p>\n\n Unanticipated costs<\/strong> – Repairing and restoring damage caused by water leaks is associated with additional costs. Even mixing a waterproofing additive into the concrete from the start can save you money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n Of course, preventive measures are the best way to avoid problems. However, there is always a solution. If you did not use a waterproofing additive during the concrete works and you skipped this process, we offer applied and filling waterproofing materials, which, if the concrete and concrete surfaces are treated accordingly, will completely avoid the problems related to water inflow and leakage.<\/p>\n\n Offered materials:<\/strong> Kalmatron-E, Kalmatron-N<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Concrete is the most important part of the construction process, on which the quality of the entire facility depends. However,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[334],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n