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WATERPROOFING
Waterproofing – the first line of defense // WITH THE RAINY SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER IT’S TIME FOR RETAILERS TO STOCK UP ON ROOF WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS. USE THIS LIST OF POPULAR OFF-THE-SHELF PRODUCTS TO GUIDE CONSUMERS TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT WATERPROOFING PRODUCT THAT WILL WORK FOR THEM //
The rainy season is just around the corner and it’s time for retailers to stock up on roof waterproofing products. Here’s is a list of popular off-the-shelf products for consumers to choose from. EASI SEAL
Suitable uses
RAINSTOP
• Waterproofing flat roofs, parapets,
• Waterproofing flat roofs, parapets,
wall and chimney capping, gutters
wall and chimney capping, gutters
and roof screws
and roof screws
• Suitable for sealing a wide variety
• Suitable for sealing a wide variety
of surfaces i.e. concrete, plaster,
of surfaces i.e. concrete, plaster,
asbestos roof sheeting, dry-walling
asbestos roof sheeting, dry-
(fibre cement) and I.B.R.
walling (fibre cement) and I.B.R. and
and galvanised iron roof sheeting
galvanized iron roof sheeting
• Can also be used for sealing large
• Can also be used for sealing
plaster cracks, lap joints and
large plaster cracks, lap joints
flashings of roof sheeting that
and flashings of roof sheeting
are subjected to structural
that are subjected to structural
Excelsior’s Easi Seal is a
movement. Used in accordance
Excelsior’s Rainstop water-
non-toxic water-based single
with manufacturers specifications
proofing acrylic is an extremely high
• Limited use for areas with
pack pure acrylic waterproof
Suitable uses
movement. Used in accordance with manufacturers specifications
quality waterproofing compound for
• Limited use for areas with continual submersed water (ie water features
compound paint that contains
continual submersed water
use in conjunction with the Rainstop
reinforced fibre strands to create
(ie water features or ponds)
Membrane cloth to create a strong
or ponds)
a strong flexible waterproofing
• Suitable to apply above existing water-
flexible waterproofing coating.
• Suitable for over-coating with other
coating without the need for a
based acrylic systems (membrane/
It has good UV resistance and
water-based systems (ie Excelsior
and non-membrane types)
water repellence.
Premium Satin Roof Acrylic).
separate membrane cloth.
• Suitable for over-coating with other
Easi Seal has excellent UV resistance and water repellent
water-based systems (ie Excelsior
properties.
Premium Satin Roof Acrylic).
Distributor: Excelsior Paints | Call: 011-474-1800 | Visit: www.excelsiorpaints.co.za SEPTEMBER 2020 DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS