Stormdry Masonry Waterproofing Cream (5 Litre) 25 Year BBA & EST Approved Exterior Brick Sealer. Breathable, Colourless Brick, Concrete, Stone, Mortar, Sandstone & Granite Waterproofer

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Stormdry Cream goes on white then dries clear, allowing you to easily see where you’ve already applied for consistent coverage. The walls are regularly soaked in rainwater, e.g. your home is located in an exposed and windswept location. It mimics the lotus leaf by creating a super hydrophobic, self-cleaning surface. Dirt particles are unable to obtain a hold on ProPERLA treated surfaces and will simply flow off with rainfall.

Once the structural integrity of your walls are up to scratch, you can use a waterproof façade cream to create an invisible barrier between the elements and the exterior of your home. This protects your home against driving rain, potential frost damage, and pollutants. Read more about damp proofing outside walls. After approximately 2 hours (@ 20 degrees celsius) the application is rain tight (this will be extended for colder conditions), the water beading effect develops within 7 days of treatment.Microshield Ultra is able to withstand even extreme weather conditions without any affect to its performance. Can be used on softwood,such as pine. Its penetration is not as good as on Masonry but it does work as a water repellent. Not recommended for hardwood, such as oak, teak & mahogany. It is possible to paint over masonry cream if you desire. But it must be done no earlier than three days and no later than ten days after application. You want to apply our Facade Cream on a day when rain isn’t forecast and temperatures are between 10 and 25 degrees celsius.This ensures that the interior is protected from severe weather and penetrating damp, but any residual moisture or water vapour is still able to escape. As Colour Flex Waterproof Paint cures in direct UV light, it is only suitable for use in outdoor areas. How to apply Colour Flex? Odour– Stormdry didn’t have a strong odour at all, and after one month, we couldn’t notice any smell on the wall at all.

Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream is arguably the best of all masonry creams, thanks to its deep penetration. This means that it provides a barrier against water intrusion. NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. Test a small, representative area to ensure the product is not repelled and also that the dry finished surface appearance is acceptable. Applying Microshield UltraAny product that drastically reduces the breathability of the wall should be avoided, as moisture can become trapped in the wall and cause damp and mould. Stormdry claims their product is “breathable” but when we read the small print, we noticed that they claim it will reduce the wall’s breathability by around 10%. You may need to consider this if you live in a property that has had previous issues with condensation buildup, breathability or ventilation. NB:The substrate must be clean, dust free and dry. Temperature of the material, air and substrate: from min. +10 °C to max. +25 °C for a minimum of 24 hours. Application Method

A Stormdry Gauge can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment. The test should be carried out at least 28 days after applying Stormdry which allows the water absorption of the wall before and after treatment to be compared.

Cavity wall insulation is a popular way for consumers to insulate their walls, but there is a risk rainwater could penetrate the outer wall and soak the insulation. This is more likely to affect homes in windswept locations such as the northwest of the UK. We have seen this first hand, and the damage to the property was immense and it cost tens of thousands of pounds to remove the sodden insulation and make good the damage caused by the damp. Long term, the pollutants in the atmosphere and in driving rain, and storms can affect your home in a number of more serious ways: corrosion, growth of algae and lichen on the walls, loss of structural integrity and damage to timber elements. These are all major concerns, which require immediate attention. So, if you are looking for a less expensive option, you can make your own masonry cream using the following components. ProPERLA Masonry Crème, Emperor Masonry Creme, and Climashield Masonry Protection Cream (from Smartseal) are some popular brands that can work as a good substitute for Stormdry. Ensure the substrate is clean and dry before application. Unwanted old coatings as well as algae and moss must be removed.

The vast majority of buildings in the UK have two walls and a cavity, so these figures may not apply to you. Stormdry Cream appears white immediately after treatment, making it easy to tell which areas have been treated. After 15 – 20 minutes from application the cream starts to penetrate into the masonry and the whiteness will fade over time. After 24 – 48 hours the wall will have returned to its original appearance, there may be some slight darkening which will fade over time. Furthermore, the manufacturer asserts that Stormdry masonry cream is breathable, which allows moisture to escape from the wall and prevents any trapped moisture, such as condensation, from causing further damage.You cannot apply PermaSEAL Facade Cream over paints or other coatings as the existing coating will inhibit the penetration of the cream into the surface, making the treatment ineffective. Microshield Ultra is a creamy impregnating agent, based on silanes and siloxanes. Our waterproofing cream protects the material while preserving the water vapour permeability. It doesn't affect the appearance of the material surface. I think one popular brand that has proven to be exceptional in terms of quality, application, and durability is Stormdry. The creamy consistency means you don’t get run-off (like you often get with liquid-based masonry water repellents). This also means it can be applied overhead.