Silicate based waterproofing is the easiest and widely used method of waterproofing in construction. The best-known properties of silicates in the building sector are that of waterproofing, resisting...

Silicate based waterproofing is the easiest and widely used method of waterproofing in construction. The best-known properties of silicates in the building sector are that of waterproofing, resisting chemical attacks, consolidating / hardening and making materials resistant to fire. When applied to the concrete or plaster substrate, the silicates mineralize by binding with the other silicates or with alkaline metals present, forming a microcrystalline and transpiring structure..