How to Make Walls Dampproof

Damp is the enemy of every wall. In masonry, plasters and paintwork, it damages the materials, fosters mildew and leads to increased energy consumption. Rising damp is a typical problem for older houses that are close to the groundwater level, in direct contact with the ground or in other contact with water.
In these cases, chemical dampproofing has proven an efficient countermeasure. The chemical dampproofing is injected directly into boreholes and, by chemical reaction, forms a horizontal waterproof barrier.

SILRES® BS | Masonary Damp-Proofing for Buildings PDF, 1.2 MB | English

Injecting SILRES^® BS into the masonry puts a stop to capillary rising damp and any associated penetration of harmful substances, allowing the wall to dry out. SILRES^® BS silicone microemulsion concentrates and silane/siloxane-based creams provide highly efficient, environmentally friendly solutions.

All SILRES^® BS grades are suitable for the lasting protection of buildings and boast various benefits:

Preservation of precious building fabric
Improvement of indoor climate
Reduction in heating energy consumption

This has been validated by long-term studies and numerous reference objects.

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With SILRES^® 360° protected

Under attack: buildings are exposed to moisture from every direction. From the elements above and from groundwater below. High-performance SILRES^® BS from WACKER makes facades water-repellent and dries out damp walls. Providing effective, all-round moisture protection for all types of masonry work. This means that it is possible to give buildings long-lasting protection against moisture at any time – and to reduce their energy demand by as much as 30 percent.

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For us at WACKER, it’s always exciting to see how our products actually perform in real life. Consider, for example, silicone resin emulsion paint, which was first patented in 1963. In 2003, our colleague Dr. Heinz Geich decided to paint the exterior walls of his house with it. What does that look like 20 years later? Let’s have a look!

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How to Make Walls Dampproof

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