Braemar Penetrating Waterproofer (BPW) is a high quality, liquid chemical coating for use as a surface treatment for cementitious surfaces and bricks to obtain permanent water repellent properties.
Applications
As a surface treatment for cement surfaces and bricks, to restrict the movement of moisture or water by repellant action in positive or negative order.
Industrial applications
• Commercial buildings
• Concrete headgear and shafts
• Underground mining environments
• Food processing plants
• Water purification or reticulation plants
• Dairy processing plants
Domestic applications
• Concrete and plaster surfaces
• Asbestos cement surfaces
• Precast walling
• Paving bricks
• Bathroom walls and ceilings
• Shower walls
• Cement and slate roof tiles
• Cement and clay bricks
Features
• Braemar Penetrating Waterproofer is the only SABS approved water repellent on the market (SABS 10400)
• BPW is the only water repellent that reacts chemically
• BPW is the only water repellent guaranteed never to break down unlike silica based products. It will last as long as the surface to which it is applied does
• BPW treated surfaces can be painted after only two hours and can save up to 50% paint as the surface is less porous
• BPW can be used on surfaces that will be permanently submerged under water such as fish ponds and pools. In these cases the product should be left for seven days to fully crystallise
• BPW treated surfaces will prevent the growth of mould
• BPW can be used to mix tile cement and grouting effectively making it water proof
• BPW can be applied to cement roof tiles to extend their life time and prevent growth of algae thus reducing expensive maintenance
• BPW can be applied to rhino board type ceilings to stop paint flaking in areas of high moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms
• BPW effectively seals and protects paving bricks
The above product claims are subject to the following conditions:
• Surfaces treated must be clean and completely dry
• The product may not be diluted under any circumstances.