POWER CRETE

About POWER CRETE

 A tough, hard wearing, breathable waterproofing system for residential, industrial, housing and commercialbuildings. 

Can be applied in uniform thickness to horizontal and vertical surfaces. 

 Excellent bond to most building materials. 

 Reduces or prevents salt penetration into concrete. 

 High ultra voilet resistance. 

 Highly durable. 

 Economical system. 

 Is non-flammable and does not give off toxic gases, when exposed to fire. 

Method of Application 

1. For waterproofingSurface preparation Prior to application of Dr. Fixit Powercrete, ensure to clean the substrate which should be free from all the dust,foreign particles, loose aggregate and oil grease etc. This can be done with the help of scarifying, grinding,water jetting and sand blasting etc. 

 The surface should be wetted, well prior to application, thoroughly with water to get SSD condition.  All the depression or pin holes /pot holes to be repaired using Dr. Fixit Powercrete modified mortar in mixingratio of ( 1 kg cement : 1.50 kg silica sand : 0.50 kg of Dr. Fixit Powercrete )Coating application Mix Cement with Dr. Fixit Powercrete in ratio of 1 : 0.50 ( 1 kg cement OPC53 : 0.50 Dr. Fixit Powercrete ) byweight. 

 The mix should be stirred thoroughly until smooth homogeneous paste is obtained. Apply first coat over SSD/wet condition substrate.  Apply and unroll woven glass fibre cloth evenly on the wet coating before it dries out on larger areas. Using a nylon brush, apply one coat of Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating over the glass fabric so as to cover thefabric, allow 5-6 hours of air drying before application of another coat of Dr. Fixit Powercrete slurry coating overthe surface. Provide polymer modified protective plaster of 15-20 mm thick over the coating to ensure safety frommechanical damage.Curing Allow Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating to air cure for 3-6 hours after the final coat.  Do not allow the rapid drying of the coating by covering the coating with help of polythene sheet in case of highhumidity and windy condition. However, a moist curing after the air drying is advisable. Following the moist curing, Dr. Fixit Powercrete coating shall be allowed to air cured for 3 days beforesubmerging it in water.