Hebau

Deep hydrophobizing agent for architectural concrete

It is necessary to hydrophobize architectural concrete, but unfortunately quite too often products are chosen that are inappropriate for this purpose, not least because too many suppliers underestimate the requirements. Therefore, the new Colortec Rapid CPS now provides the processer with even more reliability in application.

Concrete tends to show efflorescence, in particular, in the colder season. Especially, when it comes to architectural concrete, the removal of efflorescence is challenging in terms of the visual appearance, with the risk of an even worse result. In order to avoid getting...

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