Today, no one doubts that waterproofing is extremely important for the protection of building structures that are constantly exposed to the negative effects of liquids and water. Waterproofing is able to guarantee long-term operation of structures, increasing their reliability and durability.
At all stages of construction, moisture protection works are in demand, including at the stage of foundation construction. This also applies to the installation of floors, the production of floor screed, as well as the erection of walls. Residents of high-rise buildings know how important waterproofing is in a bathroom.
Among other market offers is “Suture Crystalizole”, which is intended for external and internal works in the field of buried and underground structures. It can be vertical and horizontal joints of brick and concrete structural elements. Such waterproofing can also be used for laying in the seams between the foundation blocks and in masonry. The result is “cold” seams.
Operating principle
Actively chemical components with water and cement stone react with each other, as a result of which pores, capillaries and micro-voids in concrete are filled. Crystals are formed - hydrated inert compounds. The material penetrates to the depth where concrete is wetted. After applying the mixture, a waterproof layer is created.
Main advantages
Suture Crystallizole has many advantages. It is impervious to hydrostatic pressure at W8 level. The layer is resistant to aggressive environments. You can use the material on new or old concrete. The mixture is not toxic, it is environmentally friendly.
The material does not shrink, does not need additional care and has the ability to increase the frost resistance of the structure. Suture Crystalizole is easy to use. It must be shut with ordinary water, applied to a damp surface, and the use of the material does not require the master to have special knowledge.
Consumption and some specifications
Before you buy "Crystallizole", you should be interested in its main technical characteristics. For example, the layer can be operated at a rather wide temperature range, which varies from - 50 to + 90 ° C. The layer is waterproof and can withstand up to 8 atmospheres.
The tensile strength is 4 MPa, which is true for a layer at least 28 days old. Many are interested in frost resistance, which is 200 cycles of freezing and thawing and more. The consumption of “Suture Crystalizole” is 1 kg per linear meter. This is true if the stroba in the wall has a cross section of 20 x 20 mm. During application, the ambient temperature must not drop below + 5 ° C.
Instructions for use: surface preparation
Before you start using waterproofing, you must prepare the surface, whether it is brick or concrete. Seams, joints and cracks of structures should be opened so that their cross section is at least 20 x 20 mm. Disclosure is carried out at right angles. Masonry seams are opened so that the recess is 5 mm or more.
Using Suture Crystalizole for foundations, you must prepare the surface so that it regains structural strength with open capillary pores. After finishing cleaning, it is necessary to remove contaminants from the surface by washing the material with tap water until residues are removed. The treated surface is abundantly moistened. It is considered prepared if it is clean, richly moisturized and rough to the touch.
Preparation of the mixture and application of the solution
Waterproofing "Suture Crystalizole" should be mixed with water in a concrete mixer or container. For 25 kg of dry composition, you need 5 liters of clean water. The volume of liquid is 20% by weight of the dry mixture. The electric mixer turns on at a speed of 400 rpm. It should be used for continuous mixing.
The mixture should be mixed for 10 minutes or more. It must be used no later than an hour. The prepared solution should not be additionally “thawed”. Work should be carried out at a temperature range from + 5 to + 35 ° C. Cracks, joints and seams are filled with the mixture with a spatula to the full depth.
Coating Care and Safety Requirements
After reading the instructions for Suture Crystalizole, you can also learn about the features of coating care. There are no complex requirements for this if the operation is not carried out in a dry and hot climate. Otherwise, you will need to water the joints after hardening. It is necessary to carry out such manipulations during the day about 4 times.
With regard to safety requirements, work must be carried out with rubber gloves and goggles. If the solution gets on the mucous membrane of the eyes, they must be washed with water.
additional information
The described waterproofing has a good penetrating effect. It can be used to eliminate fluid filtration through abutting joints, chips of brick and concrete structures, as well as cracks. Suture Crystalizole is not intended for use on nodes that will undergo deformation.
The maximum aggregate size is 0.63 mm. There may be larger grains, but their content should not exceed 2.5%. The water holding capacity is 95%. Specialists may be interested in such a characteristic as the mobility of the cone, it is about 8-12 cm. After 24 hours, water absorption can be 5%. The adhesion to concrete is equal to the limit of 1 to 3 MPa.
Before using Kristallizol, you should find out that the initial cleaning of the surface of the structure that will be treated with waterproofing is expressed in the removal of plaster, oil, paint and protective layers. This applies to reinforced concrete, concrete and stone structures.
During the initial cleaning, you must reach a solid base or cement stone, remove weakly retaining fragments, oils and dust. Primary processing will allow to detect invisible defects on the surface as pressure leaks, cracks and cavities.