Waterproof WATstop®
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THE TOTAL BARRIER AGAINST RISING DAMP AND WATER INFILTRATION

EXCELLENT, VERSATILE PROTECTION Water and its barriers Components Fields of use Positive and negative hydrostatic pressure Characteristics and advantages Performance and application methods System: supports, coverage and coatings Solutions Vapour barrier and adhesion primer Rising damp encapsulation Waterproofing for underground structures Dehumidification system for retaining walls Successful projects

WATER AND ITS BARRIERS Water is a critical element for any type of building as it plays a role in the structural ageing process, affecting the quality, durability, living comfort and healthiness of environments. Masonry can be affected by damp from above as well as from rising damp, which is why waterproofing is a necessary, delicate and strategic action of preventive maintenance and structural protection. In this context, rising damp represents one of the most insidious forms of attack by water, coupled with all those situations that require urgent action but prevent direct intervention on...

THESE THREE ELEMENTS COMBINED DETERMINE THE END PROPERTIES OF THE PRODUCT AND ITS HIGHLY VERSATILE USE: WATstop is a threecomponent epoxy resin and is formulated with an epoxy resin (Part A) combined with a catalyst (Part B) and special cement (Part C). (EPOXY RESIN): in combination with the catalyst, it creates a universal barrier against water, providing the thixotropic property that allows application of WATstop on vertical as well as horizontal surfaces; in addition, again in conjunction with the catalyst, it guarantees perfect adhesion to any type of support, making WATstop suitable...

The unique distinguishing feature of WATstop is its intrinsic versatility and ability to provide optimal protection solutions for different types of problems. WATERPROOFING AGAINST NEGATIVE WATER INFILTRATION: VAPOUR BARRIER: it can be applied to all surfaces and supports at risk of rising damp, ensuring optimal adhesion of materials for subsequent application. RISING DAMP ENCAPSULATION: in all situations where positive side waterproofing is not possible, WATstop can definitively block water infiltration and damp on the negative side. in the presence of rising damp on interior or exterior...

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE The concept of hydrostatic pressure is very important in waterproofing because it affects the properties of the products involved. POSITIVE HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE We talk about positive pressure when the water - or any other liquid - exerts pressure directly on the surface of the waterproofing layer. In this case, the surface must be intrinsically waterproof, meaning it has the structural ability to prevent water infiltration. One such case is the waterproofing of a swimming pool, applied to the inside of the pool, or the waterproofing of the eaves...

CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES In addition to its waterproofing capabilities, WATstop has excellent consolidating and filling properties and the product is easy to plaster, paint and tile over, confirming its outstanding versatility and adaptability to countless different types of applications. IN PARTICULAR, WATSTOP ALSO OFFERS UNBEATABLE PROTECTION AGAINST DAMP THANKS TO SEVERAL SPECIFIC PROPERTIES WHICH SET IT APART FROM OTHER TYPES OF WATERPROOFING TECHNOLOGY. PERFECT ADHESION The combination of mortar and catalyst allows WATstop to adhere perfectly to any kind of surface, including...

TECHNICAL DATA PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATION METHODS WATstop's performance and its natural ability to tackle and definitely overcome problems linked to damp and water infiltration, is substantiated by the technical data on product performance detailed below. The product’s versatility is also reflected in the range of application methods. Indeed, WATstop can be applied by roller, squeegee, brush and, in the case of large surface areas, by airless spray equipment. Coverage: 1 kg/m2 as a vapour barrier and osmotic 2 kg/m2 as waterproofing in negative pressure POSITIVE PRESSURE WATERPROOFING...

SYSTEM: SUPPORTS, COVERAGE AND COATINGS Excellent adhesion capacity is one of the key strong points of WATstop, which ensures maximum bonding to different types of support: • Cement / concrete substrates • Plasters • Stone • Wood • Tiles • Metals Depending on the level and characteristics of the damp to be treated, WATstop can be applied as follows VAPOUR BARRIER DAMP ENCAPSULATION WATERPROOFING IN NEGATIVE PRESSURE Thanks to its excellent adhesion to different types of support, WATstop is an ideal bonding primer for different types of coatings and covering materials. Plasters Screeds...

THE SUPERB VERSATILITY OF WATSTOP ALLOWS THE PRODUCT TO MEET MANY DIFFERENT WATERPROOFING REQUIREMENTS: VAPOUR BARRIER AND ADHESION PRIMER • Tiled finish • Waterproofing system finish • Sport Flooring finish RISING DAMP ENCAPSULATION • Outdoors • Indoors WATERPROOFING OF UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES SYSTEMS FOR RETAINING WALLS

VAPOUR BARRIER AND ADHESION PRIMER SUPPORT WATSTOP TILE ADHESIVE FLOORING WATERPROOFING SYSTEM FINISH SUPPORT WATSTOP WATERPROOFING SYSTEM SUPPORT: Reinforced Concrete Concrete PRODUCT: WATstop FINISH: Tiles Waterproofing System Sport Flooring System SPORT FLOORING FINISH 1. 2. 3. SUPPORT WATSTOP SPORT FLOORING SYSTEM

RISING DAMP ENCAPSULATION PRODUCT: WATstop PRODUCT: WATstop FINISH: Plaster Smoother Paint SUPPORT: Wall with rising damp SUPPORT: Wall with rising damp FINISH: Plaster Smoother Paint 21

WATERPROOFING FOR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES The use of WATstop for waterproofing underground structures represents a valid, low-thickness alternative compared to the use of traditional osmotic systems. SUPPORT: Wall or floor PRODUCT: WATstop FINISH: Coating for wall or floor

DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM FOR RETAINING WALLS In case of retaining walls, the first step is the evaluation of the condition of the masonry. IN THE EVENT OF SIGNIFICANTLY UNEVEN MASONRY REQUIRING REDRESS, THE SURFACE CAN BE LEVELLED WITH DIATHONITE REGULARISATION OR WITH CALCE STORICA MORTAR. Application of WATstop follows and the work is complete with the smoother Argatherm 1. 2. 3. 4. RETAINING WALL WATSTOP DIATHONITE DEUMIX+ ARGATHERM SMOOTHER