New Zealand straddles a faultline, a fact we were all reminded of early last Monday morning. Especially in our capital city and throughout the Canterbury region, it is tremendously important that we keep our buildings safe and stable. They need the strength to not only survive an earthquake, but to be safe again afterwards.
With the proper waterproofing, you can do a lot to improve and maintain building stability. International studies have been shown that buildings with no waterproofing can lose their carrying capacity by up to 66% in just ten years. This can be due to weakened foundations, corroded reinforcing bars, and compromised roofing. These weaknesses, in turn, lead to caved in roofs, collapsed walls, and cracked and leaking foundations.
Appropriate for both new and old buildings, TRITOflex sealant has the flexibility to endure this level of seismic activity. It can stand up to both static and dynamic cracking in concrete. Not only is the sealant itself sturdy, but the presence of TRITOflexes sealant prevents the breakdown of building materials that need to stand strong when the earth shifts.
Below grade TRITOflex waterproofing (for building foundations, i.e. below ground waterproofing) prevents cracks and leakage in buried building foundations, which in turn keeps your entire building more stable. Most foundations are built from concrete, which is not a naturally waterproof material. When faced with phenomenon like liquefaction having a waterproofed foundation is very important.
The same concerns apply to your roof. What’s just a small leak today, can be a major hazard tomorrow. TRITOflex protects your roof as the rubber spray makes up a seamless membrane on top of it. It’s designed to expand and contract with the roof beneath it. The seal will withstand the weather, giving the roof a better chance of withstanding the quake.
The same principle applies to basements and walls. Wherever moisture builds up, the building is weakened. Investing in TRITOflexes waterproofing keeps your buildings, and everyone inside of them, that much safer.
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