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Permaquik Crystalline Waterproofing
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Product Description:
Permaquik® Crystalline products are capillary waterproofing formulations of proprietary blends of chemicals, quartz sand and cement. The chemicals contained in the crystalline waterproofing materials require the presence of moisture to set off a chemical reaction from within the matrix of the concrete. When combined with "free lime", these chemicals form long chained complexes, which crystallize and penetrate deep into the capillaries of the concrete eliminating the migration of water. Independent tests show penetration up to 50mm in 28 days.
The crystalline process is continuous as long as moisture is present in the concrete, significantly reducing the concrete's natural porosity by filling small voids and cracks caused by shrinkage. The concrete is still able to breathe as the crystalline does not create a vapor barrier. If no moisture is present, the crystals will lie dormant until moisture reappears and then will reactivate to seal the cause of the leakage.
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Basic Uses:
Few products in the waterproofing industry offer the total protection to the concrete itself that Permaquik Crystalline Waterproofing Systems provide. Where moisture is present, there is always the danger of damage not only to the concrete but to the steel as well as interior finishes. Permaquik Crystalline products, when applied to inside or outside surfaces, integrate and combine with the concrete from within forming a barrier which cannot easily be damaged. No special below-grade protecion is necessary. The crystalline products tolerate water so there is no need to continually dry the surface before application, unlike most asphaltic, bitumen or solvent-based resin systems.
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