01/07/2020
15 benefits of using cold-applied liquid waterproofing membrane
1. Ease of application, versatile and adaptable
Useful when you have complex spaces or spaces with lots of detailing e.g. waterpipes, penetrations, borders. With liquid systems, there is less risk of having fish mouths or voids. The system when well applied is truly monolithic, overcoming vulnerable points and adapting to minor imperfections in the underlying surface.
2. Seamless properties
Liquid applied waterproofing cures to form one solid membrane, so there are no seams or joints, which are the most common areas where traditional waterproofing tends to fail.
3. Fibre reinforcement
Some systems can provide additional fibre reinforcement. This provides additional strength and seamless properties wherever required.
4. Crack bridging properties
In addition to providing waterproofing protection, the system when applied will also help fill in pores and repair cracks in the underlying structure. Most liquid applied membranes have crack-bridging properties. The net result will be a strengthened concrete roof.
5. Flexibility
The system has the flexibility to expand and contract as the temperature changes, and adapt to minor structural movements. This way, the waterproofing continues to perform, even when exposed to extreme weather and/or when small concrete cracks occur in the underlying structure.
6. Aesthetic
The system comes in attractive colours and provide good decorative properties.
7. Heat reflective and insulation capability
The system comes on light colours and provide heat reflective properties.
8. Ease of maintenance
The system can be cleaned easily. Any repair works is also easy and cost effective.
9. Trafficable
With proper treatment and overcoat, the system can be given trafficable properties.
10. Eco friendly
The liquid system has low reliance on bituminous products and water based. They are less polluting and cause less health hazards.
11. Safer application
There is no need to use open flame.
12. Low weight extending the lifetime of your roof
The total weight of the system is low as compared to traditional systems. This mitigates damages in the case of structural movements and vibrations. The lifetime of the roof is extended.
13. Higher protection to UV and saline conditions
The chemical properties of liquid systems provide greater protection to UV and saline conditions.
14. Higher resistance to extreme heat conditions
Its thermal expansion properties provide greater protection against extreme heat conditions.
15. Can be applied on most type of materials
The system can be applied on to various types of surfaces including wooden surfaces, metal, marble and ceramic. One system can be used to protect the roof and its associated structures.
