Polymer rubber gel is ideal for both horizontal and vertical applications, which means fewer products are required for a single repair or restoration project. This highly adhesive material bonds well to challenging substrates and conforms well to irregular substrates. Additionally, it is one of few products that can be applied directly over coal tar pitch.
Minimal surface preparation and rapid single liquid applied-layer application techniques also make polymer rubber gel systems an attractive option for restoration waterproofing projects. Its gel-like consistency makes it a truly self-healing and self-sealing monolithic membrane, mitigating potential water intrusion concerns from punctures or damage.
Because the polymer rubber gel never completely cures and remains flexible, it’s also ideal for construction sites where foundation settlement, structural movement or vibration, temperature changes, or seismic events are a cause for concern.
Effective, Permanent Waterproofing Using HydroGel
EPRO’s HydroGel polymer rubber gel is ideal for the restoration and rehab of older buildings because it adheres and conforms well to rough substrates reducing surface prep time while speeding up production times. This permanent waterproofing option is a horizontally and vertically applied, 99% solid, highly elastomeric, single-component, hot spray-applied polymer rubber gel that can also be applied by pour and squeegee method.
HydroGel’s unique polymer rubber gel characteristics include self-healing, self-sealing, superior flexibility and exceptional adhesive properties. It can be used for post-applied waterproofing systems and for above- and below-grade construction.
The HydroGel system creates a high-performance, substrate-responsive waterproofing system via a spray-applied polymer rubber gel membrane with a durable HDPE protection sheet. The addition of this sheet adds further protection to the polymer rubber gel and provides an immediately trafficable surface for follow-on trades.
In the Press
A recent article in Applicator Magazine examined the use of EPRO’s HydroGel for a series of restoration waterproofing projects at the at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport's curb frontage. Here, the speed of application as well as Hydrogel’s versatility and performance made it the ideal product for the site. Click to read and save the full article here.
Last year, EPRO also published an article in the same magazine, examining the importance of using the appropriate products for restoration waterproofing projects (which have their own set of challenges.) EPRO's work at Northern Stacks was highlighted and the article also explores why Hydrogel was the best fit for this project.
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