For small masonry
patches or the dubbing out of uneven walls, Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and
waterproofing technology – has introduced Dryzone Fast-Set Plaster, a
renovation plaster that facilitates the rapid repair of treated damp walls
owing to its setting time of only two hours.
The plaster is used as
part of the Dryzone System for replastering after Dryzone Damp-Proofing Cream
or Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods have been used to create a remedial damp proof
course.
Once a DPC is
installed, without re-plastering, dampness and groundwater salts can spoil
decoration on the interior walls – potentially causing paint to bubble, plaster
to crumble and wallpaper to peel or support mould growth.
The ability to treat
damp and replaster so quickly not only a
significant time-saving over more traditional methods; but is a boon to
landlords, homeowners and tenants potentially faced with decanting from
property or extended loss of space when protracted works are undertaken.
Safeguard’s highly
effective renovation plasters – of which Fast-Set is the latest – can be
applied to walls while they are still damp and has a porous structure which
controls salt migration, allows walls to dry out by evaporation and results in
higher thermal resistance, reducing the risk of condensation.
Other properties
include a low compressive strength, ensuring that the plaster can easily be
removed later without damaging underlying brickwork; high water vapour
diffusion (breathable) and conformity for the EN
998-1 CE Standard as a general purpose mortar.
For extra peace of
mind, once the plaster has fully dried – a minimum of two weeks is recommended
– best practice would be to re-decorate using Dryzone Mould Resistant Emulsion
Paint; an excellent, premium quality, low odour mould resistant coating guaranteed
to protect against unsightly and unhygienic black mould for five years – even
in the face of persistent condensation.
Dryzone Fast-Set Plaster is available in 20kg bags,
with a coverage rate of 1m2 per bag at 20mm thickness. It is
compatible with most building materials yet is not recommended for use over
plasterboards or bituminously-coated walls.
The Dryzone System
from Safeguard is a complete rising damp
renovation range that delivers permanent damp proofing solutions: from
preventing moisture ingress through to specialist replastering and
mould-resistant decorating materials.
Safeguard Europe’s range of market-leading, proven
damp-proofing solutions is supported by the company’s own highly qualified and
experienced staff.
The support and know-how they offer is extended to
contractors, specifiers and property owners and includes technical advice,
specification help, research and even in-house laboratory analysis of plaster and masonry.
