Waterproofing Coating Explained: Benefits, Uses and Best Brands
A home is one of the most significant investments of your life, which means it’s a big deal to put a lot of thought into its protection. Once you purchase a home, odds are you will be making monthly payments for quite some time. Keeping that home in good condition proves difficult when exposure to the elements also contributes to its gradual wear and tear. While this normally happens with all homes over time, only some homeowners want to deal with constant repairs or pay for expensive solutions.
Waterproofing Coating: The definition
A waterproofing coating is a sealant that helps protect your home from rain or water damage. The material is applied to the exterior of your home to prevent water from seeping through cracks, holes and other imperfections. Waterproofing coatings are used on everything from concrete and wood to metal and masonry.
Why is it important to use waterproofing coating?
Waterproofing coatings serve as a protective barrier between the outside elements and your home’s exterior surfaces. Used to protect surfaces from water damage, they are thick, sticky and tough, thereby able to resist pressure from water or other liquids. In addition, these coatings are usually applied in a thin layer, to keep the original surface’s appearance preserved.
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Energy efficiency
The use of waterproofing coatings will reduce the amount of energy required for heating and cooling your home because they do not allow moisture into the building. Hence does not need as much heating or cooling during dry or wet season.
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Resale value
If you’re planning to sell your home in the future, waterproofing will increase its resale value because buyers want dry homes with little to no water damage or mold issues.
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Prevents leaks in concrete walls
The first benefit of using waterproofing coating is that it prevents leaks in concrete walls by keeping moisture out at bay. This makes sure your house remains dry even after heavy rainfall.
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Protection against mould and moisture
If you have ever had a damp basement or crawlspace, then you know how easily mold can develop on wooden surfaces in those areas. With regular maintenance and treatment, it is possible to prevent mold growth in your crawlspace or basement, but that process takes time. A good waterproofing treatment should help stop any future problems before they start by protecting wood from moisture intrusion.
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Improved appearance
Waterproofing coatings can be applied over any type of surface including wood, metal and concrete. They can also be tinted in order to match the colour of your home’s exterior which will look more appealing from the outside.
Vital protection for the future: Our best brands from Eastern Win
The following are some of our top innovative coating products that provide long lasting protection.
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NSC Nano Waterproofer
This water-based liquid spray treatment uses advanced nanotechnology composition and does the job without changing the appearance or texture of the substrates while increasing the substrate’s lifespan.
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BOSCOSEAL AC2 Elastomeric Waterproofing Coating with Micro-Fibre Reinforcement
With excellent UV resistance, the Boscoseal AC2 product combines a matrix binder alongside the membrane structure for extra strength and form high build dry film thickness.
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BOSCOSEAL RC2 Elastomeric Waterproofing Coating
The water-based Boscoseal RC2 is a single component acrylic flexible waterproofing coating that cures into a tough elastic waterproofing film.
It is a healthy practice to use waterproofing coating regularly and apply each time you conduct maintenance work on your home, such as repainting. The proper application of waterproof coating can save you the cost of repair later and prevent water damage to a building property.
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