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• Aug 25, 2016

  Keeping water out prevents efflorescence - a guide to caulked movement joints

  Efflock prevents efflorescence by repelling water as illustrated in this triangular diagram: Every detail in a system is important. Caulked movement joints may seem an insignificant detail, but if they are installed incorrectly excessive water can enter masonry to cause efflorescence. Below is an information sheet which explains how to install caulked movement joints correctly, with some information on selecting the best sealant for the job:

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• Mar 18, 2015

  Become a stockist today

  Specialists in tiles, tiling trade suppliers, and building and landscape suppliers are the key types of businesses we are seeking to help grow Efflock. With over 80 independent stores across Australia and New Zealand, Efflock is being asked for by name and our customer base is growing exponentially.  We are only at the tip of the iceberg. Efflock is a stand alone product that compliments rather than competes with existing produce lines, and offers a solution to an enormous, well known problem.  If you're part of a dynamic building supplies business with passionate knowledgeable staff, then please contact ben@efflock.com.au

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• Mar 13, 2015

  Featured stockist: Gasparre Tiles

  Gasparre Tiles are central to the Sydney metropolitan area in the suburb of Canterbury. Pierre Cerroni and his staff offer welcoming personalised service and infectious enthusiasm for all the latest trends and best quality installation products for tiles. Gasparre Tiles are one of our newest Efflock stockists, but already promise to be one of our leading stores in NSW, with a large customer base and experience stretching back to 1964. Gasparre Tiles are located at 357 Canterbury Rd. Canterbury, NSW 2193.    

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• Sep 02, 2014

  What does Efflock cost?

  It's actually much more cost effective than the usual method. In the scenario where you membrane first and screed second, using Efflock negates the need for a secondary membrane, and provides better protection. Efflock is designed for tile beds, and cement-based tile adhesives and grouts, providing complete protection for all 3 layers that cause leaching. 1 litre is enough additive for 16m2, or 3 typical-sized bathrooms. A typical rate for secondary membranes in the Sydney region is $30-40/m2 installed. By comparison, Efflock costs as little as $4/m2* to impregnate a 40mm thick screed, tile adhesive and grout. And remember, a secondary membrane serves no protection for adhesive...

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• Jul 20, 2014

  Every new bathroom should have Efflock

  Check out this photograph. Leaking bathrooms due to waterproofing failure remain on top of the list for building defects and disputes. Beyond demolition of the bathroom, water can cause major structural damage and attract termites (if you live in a termite area). A tiny pinhole in waterproofing from accidental damage is all that is required for the whole system to fail.So how does Efflock help? When mixed with the tile bed, tile adhesive and grout, Efflock makes these materials hydrophobic. Without it, these materials are just as porous as beach sand. and are forever wet. Having a drier bathroom means reduced ambient humidity...

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• Jul 11, 2014

  July issue of Pool + Spa magazine

  Efflock proudly features in this month's editorial of Pool + Spa (see page 27 below). Pool + Spa  is the leading industry based magazine for professionals in the pool building industry. Keep up to date on the latest trends and technology by subscribing free to receive either the eMag or printed version.

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• Jun 25, 2014

  Presentation in Wollongong - earn 2 CPD points

  Do you live in the Illawarra region? You do?? - Then next week is your lucky week. Come along to our presentation at the next Master Builders' Association meeting at the Builders' Club in Wollongong, 3rd July starting at 6pm. Enjoy a beer and builders earn 2 CPD points for attending. See flyer for details:

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• May 22, 2014

  Fool Proof & Waterproof Bathroom

  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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• Jan 29, 2014

  Efflock now in South Australia

  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 14, 2014

  Melbourne Stockist - AWS Products

    AWS Products are a specialist waterproofing and construction materials store based in Blackburn, in Melbourne. AWS are experts in the best quality construction brands, and have been quick to recognise the benefits that Efflock will provide to their customers.  AWS are a store with staff who are themselves experts in remedial building. The manager, David Dudas said: "We're very excited to discover and to be selling Efflock".  "Efflorescence can be a real headache. It can be incredibly hard to clean up, and there can be big problems with using acids over the top of natural stone and certain tiles...

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