What are the main cause for the issues with mold and moisture?
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Four primary issues commonly lead to mold, mildew, rising damp, and efflorescence:
Mold caused by inadequate ventilation
Mold resulting from internal condensation
Mold induced by driving rain or roof leaks
Rising damp and efflorescence attributed to salt contamination
For non-porous substrates such as metal and glass, silicone-based sealants are recommended.
For porous substrates like concrete, bricks, and masonry, polyurethane sealants are the preferred choice.
In applications requiring broad adhesion compatibility (e.g., window installations), silane-modified polymer sealants are uniquely suitable due to their versatile bonding properties.
For joints that are too wide for conventional sealants or demand enhanced waterproofing, consider joint tapes, swellable profiles, waterbars, or injection hose systems—selection should be tailored to the project’s specific requirements.
Flashing materials are key components in building waterproofing engineering, used to treat special parts such as corners and gaps. Their core function is to prevent water seepage from building joints, especially for waterproof sealing of roofs, walls, pipes, and other components. Flashing materials: Include waterproof membranes、tapes, coatings, metal sheets, sealants, etc.
1. POLYURETHANE FOAM RESINS Polyurethane foaming resins are designed to expand with water to temporarily block the passage of water through the crack or void .
2. POLYURETHANE RESINS Polyurethane resins are hydrophobic, flexible and used for the non-structural injection sealing and waterproofing of voids, cracks and joints. Their low viscosity allows good penetration into the concrete structure to seal the leaks and achieve a durable elastic seal.
3. ACRYLATE RESINS Acrylate resins are hydrophilic, very flexible and used for non-structural injections of cracks, joints and voids, including for injection hose systems, compartment systems and area (e.g. Grid and Curtain) injection works.
4. EPOXY RESINS Epoxy resins have relatively high tensile and compressive strengths in relation to concrete, they are generally regarded as ‘rigid’ materials and widely used for structural repairs by injections of cracks and voids in load bearing reinforced concrete structures or elements
Injection is a common method used to repair and waterproof concrete structures. It is also used to consolidate and stabilize ground before future structures are erected (pre-excavation grouting) and to stop water and consolidate ground in existing underground structures (post-injection).