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Rammed Earth – Revolutionised
Rammed earth is one of the world’s oldest building techniques, valued for its beauty, thermal performance, and low environmental impact. For centuries, builders have relied...Read More
A Modern Solution to Rising Damp and Earth Building Protection
As published by Grass Roots Team, Seymour, Victoria, Issue No 257 Feb/Mar 2020 page 59, under the article titled “Support for Earth Building”Rising damp has frustrated homeowners for decades. When earth building surged in popularity during the 1970s and ’80s, moisture problems became even more visible. Earth...Read More
The Durable Protection and Enhancement of Concrete Floors
Selecting the right concrete floor treatment is a common challenge for specifiers who need durable, low‑maintenance solutions. For many years, epoxy and acrylic coatings have...Read More
Improving Concrete Durability in Australia’s Changing Conditions
Across the building and infrastructure sectors, the future of concrete has become a major topic of discussion. As one of the most widely used construction...Read More
Why Oil Proofing Concrete Matters: Long Term Surface Protection
Concrete is one of the most durable and widely used building materials in the world, but it has one persistent vulnerability: it absorbs liquids easily....Read More
Latest Interior Design Trend: Concrete Kitchen Benchtops
The kitchen is often the most important space in any home—a place for cooking, gathering, and everyday living. When designing or renovating a kitchen, choosing...Read More
What Are Penetrating Silicone Sealers? A Guide to Long Lasting Protection
Penetrating silicone sealers are one of the most effective ways to protect masonry surfaces from moisture, staining, and long‑term deterioration. As the name suggests, these...Read More
Technical Report: Application of Tech-Dry Masonry Block Admixtures
Application of Silicone Nanotechnology for Pre-sealing Concrete Blocks & Pavers Abstract Current research involves application of silicone nanotechnology for pre-sealing pressed concrete blocks and pavers...Read More
Fix Efflorescence Around The Pool
Efflorescence is a common issue affecting masonry surfaces, particularly permeable materials such as concrete, brick, and stone. It appears as a white, powdery or crystalline...Read More
Silipell SP2: A High Performance Admixture for Durable Precast Concrete
Silipell SP2 is a next‑generation admixture designed specifically to improve the durability and performance of precast concrete. In simple terms, it enhances the concrete from...Read More
How to Fix Rising Damp with Damp Solutions
Winter is back! With the cold, dark and rainy days, damp issues show up more often too. Did you come across issues such as bubbling...Read More
New Product: SILIPELL SP2 – Admixture for precast Concrete
Silipell SP2 is specifically designed to be incorporated into the production of precast or high slump concrete products. In 2016, Tech‑Dry launched Silipell SP2, a...Read More