Brick & Block Waterproofing
Waterproofing
A common preventative maintenance that can minimize your masonry's exposure to water damage.
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Why waterproof?
A barrier against wind driven and saturating rains
Just as tuckpointing will safeguard your mortar, waterproofing will shield your masonry from wind driven and saturating rains.
Star Tuckpointing exclusively utilizes silane/siloxane waterproofing agents that infiltrate deep into the brick substrate and bond chemically to provide a superior barrier against the elements. Waterproofing agent is sprayed onto the brick surface and does not change the color or appearance of the brick. There will be no shiny film or cloudy residue left on the brick. Our sealants generally last approximately 8-10 years. The warranty on this type of application is 3 years.
For additional information on Sealants, see the Brick Industry Association (BIA) technical notes.
Likely candidates
Surfaces that benefit most from sealing
Porous veneer walls
Single wythe cinder block and renaissance stone veneer walls are particularly porous and likely candidates for waterproofing.
Blasted brick
Sandblasted and waterblasted brick is especially porous and benefits from a protective sealant.
Cinder block construction
Star Tuckpointing recommends sealing all types of cinder blocks to sustain the masonry work.
Porous walls we seal
Surfaces we've protected across Chicago.
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