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The Durable Protection of Concrete Floors
The Durable Protection of Concrete Floors
8 October 2020

When it comes to long-term protection of concrete floors, durability, ease of application, and environmental safety are key. Tech-Dry’s research and development team—led by Dr...Read More

Protect Timber from Moisture Without Surface Coatings
Protect Timber from Moisture Without Surface Coatings
28 September 2020

Natural timber is a superb building material. It’s valued for its sustainability and environmental benefits compared to concrete or fired bricks. Most timber today comes...Read More

Protection of Natural Limestone from Water-borne Deterioration
Protection of Natural Limestone from Water-borne Deterioration
22 September 2020

Limestone is a popular choice for fair-faced walls and interior surfaces thanks to its warm tones and natural texture. As a building material, it offers...Read More

Future-Proofing Concrete Infrastructure
Future-Proofing Concrete Infrastructure
18 August 2020

The global impact of coronavirus has left economies reeling, prompting predictions of large-scale stimulus spending once recovery begins. Much like the Marshall Plan after World...Read More

The Research and Development which transformed the Pressed Concrete Industry – Tech-Dry Masonry
The Research and Development which transformed the Pressed Concrete Industry – Tech-Dry Masonry
14 August 2020

Between 1992 and 1996, Tech-Dry supported the development of KR2, a silane/siloxane emulsion designed to improve the durability of concrete masonry. PhD student Ren Kebao...Read More

Simple Method to Prevent Water Entry From Balconies in Apartments and Houses
Simple Method to Prevent Water Entry From Balconies in Apartments and Houses
14 August 2020

Water leaks from balconies are a costly challenge for apartment owners and homeowners alike. When water penetrates beneath tiled balcony surfaces, it can reach rooms...Read More

Simple Method to Prevent Water Entering Grout of Tiles of Bathrooms and Showers
Simple Method to Prevent Water Entering Grout of Tiles of Bathrooms and Showers
14 August 2020

A common problem in bathrooms is the penetration of water behind tiled surfaces causing dampness and staining of walls in the adjoining rooms. This can...Read More

Breakthrough in stain proof sealers opens a path for adding value to surrounds
Breakthrough in stain proof sealers opens a path for adding value to surrounds
4 August 2020

Builders, architects, landscapers and DIY owners have been frustrated in the past due to the outcome that once pavers are laid around swimming pools and...Read More

Breakthrough technology for fixing rising damp
Breakthrough technology for fixing rising damp
31 July 2020

Rising damp is described in the Bible Leviticus 14:39-41 where the problem was considered so severe that the salt contaminated stones should be removed and...Read More

Breakthrough in Environmentally Friendly Concrete Protection
Breakthrough in Environmentally Friendly Concrete Protection
28 July 2020

Steel reinforced concrete as a construction material has transformed the world during the last 100 years. Such concrete has been utilized in very high value...Read More

Damp-Course CREAM versus Damp-Course FLUID
Damp-Course CREAM versus Damp-Course FLUID
3 June 2020

A Customer’s/Tradie’s current dilemma in fixing rising damp.  Both products achieve the same result yet which product is right for you? This is the big...Read More

Which Concrete Densifier Is Suitable To Choose From Tech-dry’s Densacrete Range?
Which Concrete Densifier Is Suitable To Choose From Tech-dry’s Densacrete Range?
28 May 2020

Depending upon what you want to achieve, you choose the strength.  Dr. Ren Kebao, Tech-Dry’s Technical Manager, has further developed concrete densifier sealers under the...Read More

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