Technical Reference
Treatment Procedures.
Step-by-step waterproofing, structural repair and rehabilitation methods, grouped by the chemistry they use, each mapped to the Armstrong products that carry it out. Select a treatment to view the full procedure and product recommendations.
Treatment · Integral, curing & damp-proofing
Clear Water Repellent
Transparent silicone for brick, stone and fair-faced concrete
Applications
Exposed brickStone claddingFair-faced concreteGranite and marble
Procedure
- Stop any water coming from behind the face first.
- Remove loose mortar, flaking material and old sealer, and dry-brush any salt.
- Repoint open joints and seal wider cracks.
- RAINCARE WR: dilute 1:10 with clean water and apply generously by brush, roller or low-pressure spray, with the second coat while the first is still wet.
- RAINCARE SWR: apply undiluted on a completely dry surface, let it penetrate 5 to 10 minutes, then the second coat wet on wet.
- Keep rain off for 24 to 48 hours.
Important Suggestions
A repellent keeps rain out of the face but does not stop ground moisture or a leak from behind.
Why This Treatment?
The silicone lines the pores so rain is shed while the wall stays breathable and can go on drying, without changing its look.
Recommended Products
Dosage & Coverage
RAINCARE WRDiluted 1:10 with water
RAINCARE SWRUndiluted
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