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Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths.
Water-resistant and waterproof often refer to resistance to penetration of water in its liquid state and possibly under pressure, whereas damp proof refers to resistance to humidity or dampness. Permeation of water vapour through a material or structure is reported as a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR).
The hulls of boats and ships were once waterproofed by applying tar or pitch. Modern items may be waterproofed by applying water-repellent coatings or by sealing seams with gaskets or o-rings.
Waterproofing is used in reference to building structures (such as basements, decks, or wet areas), watercraft, canvas, clothing (raincoats or waders), electronic devices and paper packaging (such as cartons for liquids).
hi all
firstly, thanks to all of you who have taken time out to answer my questions! good on ya!
I have another......i don't quite understand the difference between marine ply, exterior grade ply and waterproof ply. waterproof ply is cheaper than marine, so is it ok to use waterproof instead...
I have been persuaded into purchasing Homelux Waterpfoof Matting to go behind the stone tiles in my shower cubical. Before using I wonder if anyone is able to give advice on weather this is a good product or am I wasting my money?? I can return it so any help would be appreciated.
Ok since Dave has shown us what a great job he did on his sunroom floor recently, I thought taht I would post some pics of a job in prgress of a bathroom that has had some serious water damage. The scope of works for the job are as follows:-
1. demolish old bathroom and remove fixtures and...
Hi,
I have a customer who wants some coving in a bathroom to include the bath/shower area. Can anyone point me in the direction of some. They want a thin type.
Pete
I was taught that the only true waterproof addy/grout was epoxy.
Taught the difference between water-resistant and water-proof.
My question is why do most manufacturers state waterproof on their packaging?
Can imagine tricky situations in the future with customers when I explain the benefits of...
My oldies had got their kitchen and batroom replaced under south lanarkshire councils Home happening.In the bathroom instead of tiling the council put up waterproof panels that looks like the inside of a caravan.My question is would i be able to tile over the top of it as they hate it.It is...
These versatile underlayments not only provide the perfect solution to uncouple floor tiles from problematic substrates, preventing them from cracking, splitting and debonding -- they have another very important use: waterproofing tiled surfaces.
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i was phoning around for prices for ply and was speaking to the the guy and he said that by buying waterproof ply rather than standard ply i wouldn't need to prime it before tiling. is this right?
also if i do still have to prime it should i use acrylic primer rather than pva? i will be using...
Hi,
Newish to the forum and new to tiling.
I made an earlier post about a tiled shower wall that was soaking up water and discolouring the ceramic tiles.
http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forums/2091-rising-water-marks-tiles-around-shower.html#post16048
After getting the tiler back, and...
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