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Unknown to most people the global concrete industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change. It contributes a staggering 8% of all greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere. That’s more than India and Japan combined. In fact, the only countries that release more CO2 into the air than the concrete industry does are the United States, and China.
How is that possible? It starts with the fact that one of the basic components of concrete, limestone – is fired in enormous kilns powered almost exclusively by fossil fuels. Then add in the fact that chemical reactions associated with the concrete manufacturing process produce even more CO2, and the bottom line is that producing 1 kg of concrete sends 1 kg of CO2 into the air. And since the world produces some 30 billion tonnes of concrete each year that means the industry also sends 30 billion tonnes of CO2 into the air each year.
This helps explain why there are several movements afoot that hope to rein in the concrete industry or, at the very least, make it more environmentally sustainable than it currently is.
One of the ways to make the concrete industry more sustainable is to create products that help building owners, governments and others to get more life out of their existing concrete. Which is one of the reasons waterproofing systems from Licata are so important.
Our waterproofing systems are certified to EN 1504-2 Standards for the protection and repair of concrete structures, which is considered the gold standard in the building industry today. By protecting things such as swimming pools, tunnels, home foundations and more against water infiltration we enable a longer life for these systems which in turn reduces the frequency with which they need to be replaced with new concrete.
Our Hydro Monoelasto 100 waterproofing system for instance boasts impressive hydrophobic qualities while also being UV and chlorine resistant. This commendable result is achieved through a blend of hydraulic binders, graded aggregates and carefully chosen additives.
Our Licalastic 150 PU on the other hand offers outstanding elastomeric properties that make it the go-to liquid waterproofer for many in the construction industry. It too is EN 1504-2 certified and is at its best when employed in wet rooms, pool areas, saunas, outdoor kitchens and other, similar locations.
Our Licalastic Svart System is a 2-part liquid render system that is just as at home on indoor applications as it is in outdoor applications. Residential, commercial, great or small the Svart System displays admirable elastomeric properties and can be cold applied.
The global dependence on concrete is one of the great unspoken stories of our time. Where would we be without it? Hundreds of thousands of miles of roadway, airports, the world’s great bridges, skyscrapers, malls, stadiums, apartment blocks, safety barriers, light posts, swimming pools and countless other components of contemporary society are fashioned from concrete. Without it, our world would be a very different place.
But that is not enough reason to exempt the concrete industry from carbon accountability. Changes are urgently needed and products like Licata Waterproofing Systems are a step in the right direction helping to show the way for others.
If you are looking for a waterproofing system that will enable you to extend the useful life of your concrete structures while at the same time helping to reduce the impact concrete production has on the planet we are compelled to share, consider Licata’s selection of world-class EN 1504-2 certified waterproofing systems.
For more than 50 years we have been formulating and producing industry-leading waterproofing render products for residential and commercial applications. Our commitment to research and development is unsurpassed in the industry and is the main reason the typical waterproofing render system from Licata is so far ahead of the competition in terms of application performance and durability.
We are also aware that the environmental ramifications of producing construction materials can no longer be overlooked or dismissed. As such we are committed to ensuring that every Licata structural waterproofing system is produced in the most environmentally friendly manner possible with the goal of achieving sustainability at every step in the production and distribution chain.
This ironclad commitment to quality, innovation and environmental responsibility is apparent in every one of our waterproofing render systems including our:
Hydro Monoelasto 100 cementitious mortar is formulated specifically for the purpose of protecting concrete from the debilitating effects of water. Hydro Monoelasto features impressive deformability and hydrophobic qualities. It is also UV and chlorine resistant, making it an ideal cementitious mortar for swimming pools, fountains, exposed balconies, terraces and more. Our blend of special hydraulic binders, graded aggregates and carefully selected additives produces a waterproofing render of tremendous versatility and durability.
As you may be able to discern from the name Licalastic 150 PU displays impressive elastomeric properties, making it an in-demand liquid waterproofer. Licalastic 150 is ideally suited for areas where shifting of the substrate is likely or possible, such as terraces, wet rooms, outdoor kitchens, pool areas and the like. Licalastic 150 is certified to 1504-2 standards for products and systems intended for the protection and repair of concrete structures.
This 2-component bituminous liquid render system exhibits robust elastomeric properties, can be cold applied and is ideal for indoor and outdoor, residential and commercial situations where optimum application performance is essential. Licalastic Svart waterproofing render systems are 1504-2 certified and incredibly easy to apply. When you’re looking for an acid-resistant, highly deformable render system for balconies, basements, outdoor kitchens and more, Licalastic Svart is the smart choice.
Licata Building Solutions is a leading Italian supplier of building materials, products and solutions for facades and interior surfaces. We have four depots and showrooms in the UK, all stocking our extensive product range.