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keithuk
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Use what you know mate ,or no one wins
if it works for you use it. we have not done any damp proofe jobs recently.
soverign waterproofe additive is very good gear, i would have confidence using it for stone dashing where as most waterproofe additives are useless
johniosaif
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compared to sika ,how would you rate it....
superspread
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Is it me but I can't get on with sika ,doesn't matter what I do I can't get the s&c to plastacise and it makes it a fcuker to spread.:RpS_scared:
johniosaif
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True, tough to work with,
we always mix waterproofe additive in a bucket with the gauging water, mixing it with an off cut of angle bead,
we have found that if you just throw the water proofe additive in the mixer it does not go through the mix properly therefore it does not work for you.
soverign is a most reliable additive that we have used. sika is a low priced one from b and q but still better then some.
with some of the additives it tells you on the back of the container that you have to add extra cement to make it workable
we have found that if you just throw the water proofe additive in the mixer it does not go through the mix properly therefore it does not work for you.
soverign is a most reliable additive that we have used. sika is a low priced one from b and q but still better then some.
with some of the additives it tells you on the back of the container that you have to add extra cement to make it workable
superspread
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we always mix waterproofe additive in a bucket with the gauging water, mixing it with an off cut of angle bead,
Done all that and still couldn't get it working
Done all that and still couldn't get it working
johniosaif
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Sika,low priced from b and q, are you on something?
i thought that was the basic one on sale at b and q ?
johniosaif
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possibly, but its £40 a gallon for sika one mixed ratio 10/1 so it gets used quickly ,cheap stuff generally ratio 30/1 .I do mean to try soveregn, never see it fo sale here, its all sika in london merchants..
we purchase direct from soverign chemicals .never seen it on sale at builders merchants.
we first used soverign materials, while working for a damp proofe co. it worked well ,so we have continued to use it.
superspread
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I like using trimix , made by triton ,lovely drop of waterproofer. :RpS_thumbup:
tooldforthis
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Forget the prices on the web, phone your local rep, you will pay around half the price if not less.
SpankySouthport
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The idea with Soverign is you get in touch with a rep, he comes out to the property and inspects the damp and 5 days later you get a quant and spec list which you can then price on and you can even give the customer the website so they can see the costs at 'retail' 
. Finish the work as per spec get your rep back out and he signs it off with a 30yr guarantee boom job done! Good money earnt on mats and lab! :RpS_thumbsup:
Not common knowledge though so shhhh
. Finish the work as per spec get your rep back out and he signs it off with a 30yr guarantee boom job done! Good money earnt on mats and lab! :RpS_thumbsup: Not common knowledge though so shhhh
johniosaif
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sika do the same but its so expensive...The idea with Soverign is you get in touch with a rep, he comes out to the property and inspects the damp and 5 days later you get a quant and spec list which you can then price on and you can even give the customer the website so they can see the costs at 'retail'
Not common knowledge though so shhhh
SpankySouthport
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Yh non of its cheap when damp is in the mix, I've only just been introduced to this system but many people sware by them, got the fella in on Monday when I was pricing a job he is just speccing for tanking where as probably would have injected, in the spec he wants me to use k11 on all the floor beams as well so far away from the wall, I defo think its a good system to get warranted
johniosaif
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I had sika once quote £5000 for their materials, all premixed etc but I believe it can be mixed by ourselves, I like the thinking behind what you are doing..
SpankySouthport
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I am yet to get the spec/price for the mats but will let you know, it's a 3 bed terrace all walls downstairs stripped back to brick 1 meter from floor level and a couple of foot below floor level...
adapt
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Well i am a damp proofer and used kingfisher and soverign and both a really good.
Personally its not an easy job the sh*t gets everywhere, best use a disposable overall.
do you know the specs etc ?
What price have you worked out per sqm ? i have a few prices dependant on location etc.
Personally its not an easy job the sh*t gets everywhere, best use a disposable overall.
do you know the specs etc ?
What price have you worked out per sqm ? i have a few prices dependant on location etc.
SpankySouthport
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Prices :RpS_lol:
not got the spec yet so can't price until then didn't take any measurements personally left that to rep
adapt
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Well i hope you trust him because people do make mistakes.
Plus the rep will over spec the job so you buy more product lol.
Make sure you put plenty of SBR in the render at least 2 litres and becareful with waterproofer you know too much is bad, makes the render crumble.
Soverign will give you the info, what you doing to the floor ?
Plus the rep will over spec the job so you buy more product lol.
Make sure you put plenty of SBR in the render at least 2 litres and becareful with waterproofer you know too much is bad, makes the render crumble.
Soverign will give you the info, what you doing to the floor ?
SpankySouthport
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The floor is bouncing at both thresholds so he will spec to coat k11 with it so far In ward on the floor joists, there will be a chippy ripping up the floor and replacing/treating joists where needed, I imagine they will have a proprietary render or at least additive that they will spec??
personally have done maybe 10 dpc creams and rerendered with waterproofer, but obviously never been able to guaranty it. I am always very carful and precise when using any additives.
Any other hurdles you can think of that might come up please feel feel to share.
cheers Ben
Arti
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Bet you couldnt...........................:RpS_wink:
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