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Sep 05, 2014
How to remove efflorescence
Read more →Efflorescence is very simply caused by the action of water entering masonry. That water then dissolves inherent salts, the most abundant of those salts is usually what's known as 'free lime' which is left surplus from the matrix of the concrete. Removing efflorescence is difficult and labour intensive, and requires acid based remover. Many products attempt to mask the word 'acid' with "water based" and other jargon, and will often mask any unpleasant odour with a nice scent such as lemon. Regardless, an acid pH is essentially what's required to dissolve the efflorescence. Once efflorescence is cleaned, it is most likely going to return....
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May 22, 2014
Fool Proof & Waterproof Bathroom
Read more →This drawing shows one of two methods of where the waterproofing in your bathroom is located. Most typically the waterproofing is located below the screed (as in the right side of the picture). Both methods rely heavily on the membrane because tile grout is porous, and the grout, tile glue and tile screed is saturated permanently with normal daily use. A pinhole in the membrane means big trouble, and regardless, capillary action draws moisture to every corner of your bathroom.Efflock provides another layer of protection by making the porous material water repellent for a drier, less mouldy and efflorescence free...
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May 20, 2014
Win $10,000 with PayPal competition
Read more →To purchase Efflock, just head to our Where to Buy page and support the local building suppliers and tile stores in your area listed on our site. We now have close to 60 stores and growing. If we don't yet have a stockist near you, ask your supplier to get it in. In the meantime, you can still purchase online with a bonus chance to win $10,000 when you pay with PayPal. (Competition closes June 30).
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Apr 24, 2014
Grand Designs: Kevin McCloud revisits a house with efflorescence
Read more →Grand Designs often follows incredibly interesting building projects. A story following a house built in the Kent countryside in 2008 was no exception. The architect and owner constructed an experimental, unreinforced, terracotta arched building supporting an earth roof with tiles manufactured from clay onsite. The building was risky but has proved a great success and extremely energy efficient, even providing an income for the owners! Unfortunately two years later during Kevin's revisit, efflorescence has left it's mark: Kevins face says it.....should have used Efflock! ....Of course Efflock didn't even exist at the time this house was built, but perhaps...
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Jan 31, 2014
Architect's specification to include Efflock
Read more →"In ten years we are not going to talk about sustainability anymore, because it is going to be built into the core processes of architecture.”With its growth in the architecture industry, claiming a building is sustainable will eventually be like an architect getting up in front of an audience to “proudly proclaim how his buildings did not fall down.” - Architect Robert Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture** Many builders and trades are now using Efflock, and many have suggested that we speak to architects and have Efflock included into their plans and specifications. We've taken that advice onboard and...
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Jan 29, 2014
Efflock now in South Australia
Read more →East Adelaide Tiling Co has just received their first shipment of Efflock. Their warehouse is based at 40 Nelson Street, Stepney; not far from the Adelaide CBD. Business owner Joe Mannarino said, "(Efflock will be) a very useful product and one that was long overdue, we hope to promote it well." Keep an eye out for their new website which is soon to be launched - our links will be upgraded as soon as it is online.
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Jan 20, 2014
Rising Damp and Salt Attack - free PDF
Read more →We have recommended this publication on our blog previously: Salt Attack and Rising Damp - A Guide to Salt Damp in Historic and Older Buildings. Salt attack is as destructive to masonry as termites are to timber, and is prone to occur on any building site in Australia due to our soils and extreme weather patterns. As salt is dissolved by water and absorbed by masonry, the water evaporates, leaving behind more and more salt with each wet cycle. Salt crystallises to expand at extraordinary pressure (> 200MPa) to easily turn stone, bricks and mortar to dust. As outlined...
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Jan 10, 2014
Fighting against plastic waste
Read more →Efflock is a maximum concentrate formula. This is not only more convenient to transport, but is reducing unnecessary plastic packaging. No other liquid additive dilutes 100 times!! Efflock is also water based, VOC free, Green Star rated and drastically increases the durability and service life of building materials to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Jan 04, 2014
Happy 2014 from Efflock!
Read more →We're back on deck for 2014. Let's make 2014 an efflorescence free and damp resistant year! Our Efflock brand is the original both in Australia, and the world. Our product remains a unique highly advanced formula unlike any other. Our Efflock formula not only prevents efflorescence, but also keeps concrete durable by preventing salt absorption and salt attack from outside sources permanently.
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Dec 12, 2013
Ten reasons to get Efflock
Read more →Why should you get Efflock for your building project? 10 key benefits: A water-based green building product (in high liquid concentrate form to minimise packaging), free of VOCs, to prolong the durability and service life of all concrete materials. Prevents efflorescence discharging when mixed with any type of concrete. Makes concrete hydrophobic to repel damp. Enhances and retains colour in coloured concrete. Prevents salt attack. Prevents frost attack. Provides a primary water repellant barrier in wet areas. Improves curing of concrete (slows moisture release, prolonging the hydration of cement). Ideal for off-form concrete in architectural applications. (Will not change...