Maltese building stone can be a family health problem.
Humidity and driving rain enters the property through the outside walls creating the conditions for black mould inside.
But there is a new solution that penetrates deep into Maltese stone and concrete blocks and prevents moisture getting into the building and therefore expelling the very moisture mould requires.
Mould is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms found almost everywhere.
When they land on a damp spot in your home, they start to grow.
When mould is growing on a surface, spores are released into the air where they are inhaled.
What health problems are caused by mould?
Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, dry cough, wheezing, sore throat and skin rash.
All Maltese and Gozitan families know how to kill mould
Mix a solution of one cup of bleach in a gallon of water, apply it to the surface, wait two to three hours, then rinse.
Or use proprietary cleaners with Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Hypochlorite.
On their own admission their products can cause serious eye and skin irritation.
But do you know the facts?
Bleach can be dangerous for children.
Mould tends to be created high in the room and requires the danger of ladders to reach and apply.
Bleach Interacts with other household chemicals and has harmful effects on your body.
It can hurt your pets and is bad for the environment.
Our coating is designed to penetrate deep into the structure of Maltese stone.
After it has become established in the stone it provides strong hydrophobic and oleophobic protection.
Specifically developed for natural stone and cementitious surfaces such as sandstone, limestone, travertine, concrete, pavers and brickwork.
This coating will remain highly effective for approximately 10–20 years. (Top up coatings for areas subjected to high abrasion or repeated cleaning, can be completed in minutes)
This coating can be used on walls, floors and on work surfaces including hybrid stone.
As the coating becomes enmeshed within the surface structure of the stone it also provides excellent anti-weathering characteristics which significantly impede degradation and water ingress.
PROPERTIES
• No formation of sticky Silicon films
• Suitable for internal and external usage, it performs exceptionally well on smooth or rough materials.
• Can be applied to large areas by spraying
• Time saving one step application — no residue after application
• Permeates up to 25 mm deep (depending on the stone structure)
• Highly durable, offering protection for 10–20 years or decades, depending on the nature of the stone and the application process utilised
• No negative impact on the consistency of the stone
• Enriches stone colours
• Coated surfaces remain breathable
• Strong oleophobicity and associated stain resistance
• Resistant against frost, UV light (California Test — 24,000 hours or 5 years of sunshine), salt attack (e.g. chlorides), staining, higher pH levels found in new masonry and pointing, water ingress, soiling, pollution, vegetation and extremely resistant to abrasion
• Water/dirt-repellent, the coating reduces the amount of moisture on the surface & therefore minimises the growth of mould, moss & algae as well as discoloration due to air pollution
• Reduces significantly the uptake of water and soluble salts (e.g. chlorides)
• Helps avoid unsightly dark water streaks
• Easy to clean effect, treated surfaces remain cleaner for longer
• Considerably reduces the amount of maintenance work required on stone buildings and it provides a cosmetically stable appearance and mechanically stable structure for many years
• Soiling is easily removed with water and other agents such as BIOSATIVA®, our award winning Bio Cleaner
• Not affected by chlorine or salt water, making it ideal for pool areas while ensuring that after coating, the surface remains unchanged
• Not affected by steam diffusion through the treated materials and has the top rating in Europe for active gas permeability e.g., being able to “breathe” so there is no build-up of subsurface moisture (EN ISO 7783–2, Classification I, Sp<0.14m)
• Thermal efficiency of walls is improved as stone sealer prevents water ingress
• Can be used as part of a flood protection system for a building
• Highly effective as a waterproofing membrane
- Mostly inorganic
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Maltese Distributor: William Nicholls
