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Maintenance and Protection of Rammed Earth Buildings
As summer arrives, owners of rammed earth buildings turn their attention to surface maintenance, especially after enduring a long, punishing winter and the added complexities...Read More
RISING DAMP – WORLDWIDE
Rising damp in walls in buildings is a difficult problem to solve. It may occur in old buildings with no original damp-course or newer buildings...Read More
Outdoor, Entertainment Areas, Maintenance and Protection
Spring turns to summer, and hope springs eternal. Victoria has emerged from lockdown and the rest of Australia is enjoying a return to relative normalcy....Read More
Damp Walls – Internal or external
If these ghastly images are familiar to you Tech-Dry Building Protection Systems can help. If you’ve noticed bubbling paint, crumbling plaster, or a persistent tide...Read More
Meet the Tech-Dry Team
Dr. Douglas Kagi, the Director of Tech-Dry has been instrumental from the very beginning. In the early days, Douglas not only created but originally installed...Read More
The Durable Protection of Concrete Floors
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
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
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
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
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
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
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