Hydrofuge: protect your facade from moisture
Your facade can suffer significant damage from moisture. An effective method of avoiding potential damage is to have hydrofuge carried out. This blog will give you a comprehensive insight into what hydrofuge entails and how it can protect your facade from the adverse effects of moisture.
What is hydrofuge?
Hydrofuge is a form of facade treatment. This involves applying some kind of treatment or coating to the facade with the aim of making it water-repellent. The coating then forms a kind of protection for your facade, making penetrating moisture Whether water from a leaking gutter cannot make its way inside, and consequently the adverse effects of this moisture problems are avoided. Hydrofuge thus offers an effective method of providing lasting protection of the facade from external influences.
Hydrophobising versus impregnating
Commonly used synonyms for hydrofuge or hydrophobing are facade impregnation or impregnating facades. However, there is a slight difference between the two terms:
Why it is best to have your facade hydrophobised
What makes considering hydrofuge worthwhile? This is because this facade treatment brings a few benefits:
Steps to a water-repellent facade: this is how hydrofuge works
Hydrophobing a facade involves several steps. Usually, a moisture expert proceeds as follows:
1. Inspection of the facade
The first step is a thorough inspection of the façade. It is essential to assess the current state of the facade and determine whether it is eligible for hydrofuge. During this inspection, any alternatives are also considered. For example, if the moisture expert determines that there is no penetrating moisture but rather rising damp, hydrofuge is not the most appropriate solution. In such cases, a injection of the walls needed. The aim is to choose the most appropriate treatment method and ensure its effectiveness.
2. Taking precautionary measures
Before the hydrofuge process begins, necessary precautions are taken:
These preparatory steps are very important to ensure that the hydrofuge can adhere effectively.
3. Hydrophobing
The application of the hydrofugant is the final step in the process. The product is sprayed over the façade. There are several types of hydrofuge on the market, including both chemical and biological variants. The chosen hydrofuge then penetrates deep into the pores of the façade, and after drying out, it becomes completely invisible.
This water-repellent layer forms an effective barrier against moisture and other external influences, keeping the façade permanently protected. The result is a facade that is not only water-repellent, but also stays clean longer and resists various forms of dirt, such as moss, algae and mould.
What does hydrofuge cost?
It is difficult to set a fixed price for a hydrofuge. This is because there are a lot of factors that can influence the price tag. Some of these factors are:
We recommend you get a professional engage a professional to hydrofuge your facade. A professional can advise on the condition of the facade and whether hydrofuge is the appropriate solution. Moreover, a specialist is aware of effective products that provide long-term protection.
Getting rid of moisture?
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