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& Transportation Coatings. “TEGO® Powder Aid D01 generates a sustainability is essential for the industry to grow and thrive. One of
large effect in small amounts and acts as a synergist with other the most important ingredients in high performance, long-lasting,
additives.” durable and beautiful concrete produced today are concrete
A good waterproofing not only increases durability of buildings but admixtures. Concrete admixtures are natural or manufactured
helps in improving health and safety of residents. Hence, before chemicals or additives added during concrete mixing to enhance
evaluating waterproofing for buildings, it’s essential to take into specific properties of the fresh or hardened concrete, such as
account detailed specifications of every element starting from workability, durability, or early and final strength.
foundation till roof. Tikidan has innovated and manufactured From cement to binder, 100 million tons of cement are saved by
solution which can help enable comfortable living indoors by using SikaGrind . By replacing clinker in cement with alternative
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keeping buildings safe from water leaks and damages. 80 dBs is fines, companies can make the biggest impact to reduce CO2
the action level for noise exposure! With the growth in population in the world’s most important construction material.
and construction, building residents are constantly exposed to Engineering of concrete structures is a continuously evolving
noise from neighbouring constructions, traffic noise, noise of process. Invention and development of new construction methods
airplanes, loudspeaker, etc., and the exposure elevates up to risky place increasing demands on the building materials. Concrete
noise levels in many areas in India. Handling the external noise producers face this technological challenge daily alongside other
through its high performance complete acoustic system help in factors such as economy, ecology, raw material and energy costs
preventing constant noise exposure and irreversible damages and logistical complexity. In the duration of the whole construction
to the ears and brain. The company’s innovative solution helps process, time itself is an increasingly important factor. Sika provides
in creating thermally insulated building covers, which can a wide range of concrete admixtures with innovative options for
minimize the energy bill expenses by up to 40% by improving concrete mix design, whether it’s for substantially reducing the
indoor temperature, reducing AC utilization and reducing the water content of a mix (e.g. with Sika® ViscoCrete), using a more
environmental carbon footprint. economical mix design or achieving sufficient early strength.
Concrete is the most used construction material worldwide, The case in point is Chicago’s City Hall that illustrates how installing
popular for its durability and stability. It is easily available, a Sarnafil® green roof can be transformational. It saves the City
inexpensive, and provides high strength to the structure. However, of Chicago over US$10,000 annually in energy costs. During the
concrete is also highly porous, and often runs the risk of damage scorching summers and brutal winters, the roof exhibits excellent
through chemical and water penetration. The movement of insulation properties, increasing comfort for the people inside this
water in concrete enables the waterborne chlorides to penetrate very high-traffic building. Additionally, it reduces storm water runoff
the reinforcing steel and cause corrosion, leading to expansive by absorbing as much as 75% of the rainwater that falls on it. The
pressure and cracks that negatively impact the structure’s vegetated roof improves air quality and absorbs noise. Finally, it
durability. extends its own life by moderating the extreme temperatures that
The conventional method for preventing water ingress in concrete are typical to Chicago.
utilizes a liquid or pre-formed waterproofing membrane. However, Pidilite Industries Ltd., a leading manufacturer of adhesives,
sheet membranes can easily lose efficiency by a separated seam sealants and construction chemicals, has partnered with GCP
or puncture and the thickness of liquid-applied membranes is Applied Technologies Inc, a global leader in construction
harder to control over uneven surfaces. In contemporary solutions, products, to offer high-performance waterproofing solutions for
integrated waterproofing products like crystalline admixtures challenging sites that have exposure to high temperature variation
are added to the concrete during batching, which makes the and water table, under its brand Dr.Fixit®. Pidilite, with its brand
concrete water-resistant by blocking its capillary pores and Dr.Fixit®, is the pioneer of waterproofing in India. GCP products
voids. Crystalline waterproofing admixtures by ECMAS Group like are globally renowned for their technology, performance and
ECMACRYSTAL 203, ECMACRYSTAL ADMIX 204, and ECMACRYSTAL ease of application, and have many international standard test
205 react with water and un-hydrated cement particles by certifications to their credit. As a part of the partnership, Pidilite’s
forming needle-shaped crystals to block the routes for entry and Dr.Fixit® will offer GCP’s PREPRUFE® - differentiated, fully adhered
movement of water and the water-borne contaminants. Any waterproofing membranes and SILCOR® 1100 – fast and secure
moisture introduced during the concrete structure’s life will initiate liquid waterproofing membranes in the Indian market.
the crystallization process, thereby ensuring a permanent solution PREPRUFE® is a high performing, pre-applied waterproofing
against leakages. system for critical below grade applications. Water can easily
According to various tests performed by various researchers, permeate through the seams of a poorly designed or installed
crystalline admixtures reduced the permeability of concrete membrane and can adversely affect the foundation of building or
by >50%. Also, some long-term studies have reported out that structure. This is where application of a membrane like PREPRUFE®
crystalline waterproofing admixtures outperformed other corrosion can prove extremely effective. PREPRUFE® is easy to install and
inhibitors and permeability-reducing admixtures, leading to a provides a strong protection against migration of water, moisture
structure with increased durability & lifespan, along with lower and gas. It is also UV resistant and delivers great results even in
costs for repairs making such solutions a preferred choice for harsh conditions or environment.
waterproofing of sub-structures and water retaining structures. SILCOR 1100 is a structural waterproofing membrane designed
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Given that concrete is used twice as much in construction over all for buried application and the protection of concrete structures.
other building materials, emphasis on quality, performance and SILCOR® 1100 is formulated by using the unique ESSELAC®

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