Cement Waterproofing Compound
WHAT IS CEMENT WATERPROOFING COMPOUND?
Cement Waterproofing Compound is a water-repellent powder for adding to cement to overcome capillary absorption of moisture into cement mortar, cement plaster and concrete.
Benefits
- For preventing loss of water from water containing structures
- For reducing moisture movement, crazing, efflorescence and moisture penetration
- For reducing rising damp in brickwork when used in the mortar
Specifications
| Suitable Surfaces | Suitable for reducing permeability in concrete tanks, reservoirs, sewerage works, cellars, basement walls and floors, garage pits, walls and precast stone |
| Finish | Will not change the finish of the cement mix |
| Application | Mixed with Portland cement in powder form |
| Packaging | 1kg boxes and 25kg bags |
| Coverage | 2% of the weight of the cement to be used in the mix which is equal to 1kg per 50kg cement |
| Curing | In hot dry conditions cure completed work by damping down with water or protecting with wet sacks or plastic sheeting |
| Colour/s | Grey |
Q: What is the difference between Water-repellent Cement and Waterproofing Compound?
A: In simple terms, Cement Waterproofing Compound is the additive mixed into OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) which then makes Water-repellent Cement.
Cemcrete offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products tailored for various applications, ensuring long-lasting protection against water damage. Their products include MatCrete, ThatchCrete, Permastop, ElastoBond, and Water-Repellent Cement, each designed for specific uses such as fish ponds, reservoirs, roofs, and below-ground structures.
