The Waterproofing Reports shown below are designed to provide you with current information regarding the waterproofing market. The Reports give overviews of new KÖSTER product developments, practical application case studies, certifications and references from all over the world.
Concrete Repair - Stop concrete damage in its tracks
The importance of concrete repair for the renovation of structurally damaged concrete has increased over the last 30 to 40 years as the use of concrete as a construction material has grown. In order to guarantee the success of repair the root cause of the problem must be identified and a cost effective and long term solution agreed. All too often a purely cosmetic solution is undertaken which leads to further expense in the future. This Waterproofing Report looks at KÖSTER Betomor® Multi A which has been developed to make reliable restoration of concrete simpler and more efficient.
Waterproofing against rising damp in the restoration and maintenance of buildings is an increasing issue. Customers are demanding increased performance and the industry need solutions which, are not only high performers, but can be applied in the least time without compromising performance. This Waterproofing Report provides details of the different KÖSTER solutions available and provides pictorial evidence of the time taken to apply each product. The report also discusses KÖSTERS patented Crisin 76 system - a tried and tested method for addressing the problem of rising damp. Crisin 76 allows for successful application in all conditions irrespective of moisture content, alkalinity or salt contamination.
This Waterproofing Report is primarily concerned with moisture mitigation and contains R&D information, case studies and news regarding this area of KÖSTER expertise. In addition the report also provides information regarding KÖSTER ORS - a unique new oil removal system for concrete.
KÖSTER have over 25 years experience in developing effective waterproofing products including continued development of mineral sealing slurries. In this edition of The Waterproofing Report the main article looks at the double waterproofing effect of KÖSTER NB1 Grey, as an example of a modern crystallising sealing slurry. Small cracks - as frequently occur in a buildings structure - are closed via the crystallising reaction of KÖSTER NB1 Grey. This crystallising reaction can be reactiviated over the lifetime of the coating. This report also discusses KÖSTER PSM - a heavy duty acid resistant corrosion protection for concrete.
Our information brochures explain a broad variety of waterproofing application fields in a comprehensive and detailed way. The circumstances which necessitate the use of waterproofing measures are explained and the KÖSTER products which can be used to alleviate the problems are detailed along with illustrated practical examples.
Crack repair and Crack Injection Systems - Injection Resins
A construction member can crack if the stresses inside become larger than the resistance of the construction member. In comparison to the compressive strength the tensile strength of concrete is quite low, particularly in fresh concrete. This System Brochure looks at the causes of these stresses and details the KÖSTER solutions providing detailed product information and diagrams. The standard KÖSTER product range contains seven injection resins which offer reliable solutions for any crack repair. User friendliness of the product and durability of the solutions is of paramount importance.
Negative Side Waterproofing Systems for Masonry and Concrete
In general, negative side waterproofing means that the waterproofing layer is applied to the side of the construction member which is opposite to the side with direct contact to the water. This System Brochure discusses the causes of leakage problems and provides thorough information relating to the solutions which the comprehensive KÖSTER product range can provide. The brochure gives in-depth detail of the products and has clear illustrations.
