By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction Waterproofing and damp-proofing are terms frequently used in construction, sometimes as though they mean the same thing. They do not. Both are intended to control moisture, but the level of protection, exposure conditions and system requirements can be different. Understanding this distinction is important because selecting an inadequate system can result in persistent dampness, leakage, d

By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction Water is one of the most persistent causes of deterioration in buildings. A building may look structurally sound from the outside, yet water can slowly enter through terraces, bathrooms, balconies, basements, construction joints, cracks, pipe penetrations and other vulnerable areas. Once water finds a pathway into a building, the consequences can extend far beyond a simple damp patch. Wate