Liquid rubber for waterproofing: application reviews

Liquid rubber for waterproofing today widelycommon in many branches of construction. It is a new generation material based on bitumen. Liquid rubber is elastic, resilient and durable. It is poorly exfoliated from the areas to which it is applied.

Liquid rubber membrane coating is usedon various surfaces, such as concrete, steel, roofing material and many others. This material is also called polymer-bitumen mastic. In some cases, even carried out waterproofing pond liquid rubber.

The main differences of liquid rubber from other waterproofing materials

Close in composition to liquid rubber istraditional bitumen mastic, but its scope is limited due to the characteristics of the components, which are destroyed by ultraviolet radiation. That is, it cannot be used on open surfaces.

Advantages of liquid rubber

1. Liquid rubber for waterproofing is able to securely connect the surface of virtually any material. The quality of the clutch does not depend on the "age" of the coatings.
2. Polymer-bitumen mastic penetrates cracks and damage to any form, hermetically filling them and repeating the form exactly. This distinguishes it from other insulation materials, which are thicker.
3. Liquid rubber perfectly protects the treated surface from corrosion, as it has no seams and joints.
4. High elasticity allows the applied rubber to serve for a long time without breaks and deformations.

   

5. Waterproofing with liquid rubber is absolutely nottoxic Even in hot weather, the material does not evaporate harmful essential oils. Waterproofing a basement with liquid rubber in an apartment building is possible without temporary eviction of tenants.

Disadvantages of the material

1. To work with liquid rubber is necessaryspecial equipment which, if used improperly, may be dangerous. Therefore, only a qualified specialist should handle the material. Waterproofing with liquid rubber, carried out with their own hands, is problematic and dangerous.
2. The emulsion is quite expensive. Its use pays off with a number of advantages and a long service life, but not all customers can put out a large sum of money at a time.

   

3. Additional protection of the roof or pool may include rubber paint coverage. It must be remembered that only organosilicon or water-based compounds are suitable for such work.
4. Waterproofing with liquid rubber has an unattractive appearance. Therefore, it is rarely used in private construction.

Methods for applying liquid rubber

1. Airless sprayed two-component rubber. To perform this operation, you need special settings.
2. Single component formulations are sprayed from high pressure units.
3. Manually can be applied special one-component rubber.

For the convenience of consumers, some manufacturers have developed universal compounds that can be distributed over the surface in various ways.

Scope of liquid rubber

Features of the application of the material can be used for waterproofing foundations, swimming pools, ponds, roofs and floors.

With the help of liquid rubber, experts will repair and partially update elements of various designs. When building roads, emulsion surfaces can be treated with emulsion.

In parking lots and large garages, liquid rubber is excellent for waterproofing the floor. It is also used in shipbuilding to create a protective layer on sea and river vessels.

Comments builders on the use of liquid rubber for waterproofing buried objects in water

Manufacturers sprayed mastic is no longer neededto prove to builders the importance of waterproofing objects. Companies that can accurately correlate all revenues, expenses, labor costs and time are now switching to liquid rubber. They explain this by the fact that the material meets all their requirements. It is especially convenient to work with him during the insulation of pile foundations.

Large developers, it is important in the shortest possible time to process a large surface area. With proper use of equipment specialist can cover waterproofing 600-1000 m² in 8 hours.

The required solidity of the coating is achieved byapplications of a two-contact mixing device. After applying the composition to the surface, the formation of the primary monolithic layer takes about 10 seconds, this occurs due to the natural evaporation of water.

All of these parameters of liquid rubber make it popular with builders involved in the construction of buildings on difficult and wet soils.

Reviews of residents of brick houses on waterproofing masonry liquid rubber

Manufacturers declare that they producethe material has excellent adhesion with different surfaces, brick is no exception. But builders warn of existing features when working with this type of foundations.

When using liquid rubber for waterproofingbasements of buildings must be borne in mind that the masonry must be dry and free from contamination. If the wall is wet, then the insulation applied to it will close the exit of the steam, and the brick will always be very cold. At the corners of such a basement you can often see condensate. When using double-sided waterproofing wet brick after several cycles of freezing and thawing may begin to deteriorate. This will also worsen the adhesion.

Therefore, it is important to apply a coating layer on the outside.buildings, which is due to the peculiarities of moisture absorption of bricks. Waterproofing the foundation with liquid rubber from the inside makes little sense, since the wall will be constantly wet. Such a measure will protect only the basement from moisture. In this case, the adhesion of the composition is enough only for a few winters.

For masonry is better to use material that is applied by hand. With proper distribution of the waterproofing layer, it will last more than 10 years.

Reviews builders about the device and operation of the roof with waterproofing liquid rubber

In all areas of construction relevant issueis waterproofing. Liquid rubber, reviews of which in most cases positive, refers to popular materials used for such purposes.

In private construction, this composition is usedseldom. This is due to its unattractive appearance and high cost. Liquid rubber for waterproofing a flat roof is used mainly in industrial facilities, for example, in garages, workshops, sewage treatment and other structures. When working with a material specialist must necessarily have personal protective equipment and insurance.

Some builders do not recommend usingliquid rubber as the sole coating for a flat roof. On top of the waterproofing, another compound should be applied to protect its integrity under mechanical stress, such as heavy hail or scheduled snow removal. The edge of a shovel can instantly shift part of the layer and leave behind an empty space.

Manufacturers claim that liquid rubber forwaterproofing can serve more than 10 years. This is true only for situations where it is coated on top with a solvent-free paint. Otherwise, its service life is approximately 5 years.

Reviews of working with liquid rubber in different climatic conditions

With uniform distribution over the surfaceliquid rubber almost instantly hardens. Manufacturers claim that it is possible to work with the composition up to -5 ° C. In summer, there are no restrictions on temperature.

The harsh Russian climate is not a hindrance to the material preserving the specified properties. It can be used in open areas if the temperature in winter does not fall below -35 ° C.

Reviews of liquid rubber for waterproofing outdoor pools

Workers note the convenience of spraying liquidcomposition on the relief surfaces. Builders need to pay attention to the weather forecast. If there is a risk of rain, it is better to postpone working with waterproofing in open areas.

So today in the market buildingmaterials can be found many compositions for various purposes. Liquid rubber for waterproofing is popular for its exceptional properties and speed of application. It is perfect for different surfaces. This is confirmed by numerous positive reviews about this material.