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Technical Data Sheet
AQUAFIN®-F
Art.-No. 2 04247 Silicification solution for the manufacture of horizontal barriers
Properties: • Ready to use • Hydrophobic • Pore restricting • Vapour permeable • Against capillary rising damp • Over 50 years practical experience • Solvent free • Tested to the WTA data sheet 4-4-04/D to 95 % moisture saturation Areas of application: For the production of retrospective horizontal moisture barriers in accordance with the WTA data sheet 4-4 with capillary rising damp in walls. The capillary porosity of the construction material (blockwork/concrete) is interrupted by the combination of active agents (capillary restriction/hydrophobicity). Technical Data: 1) Basis: alkali silicate-siliconate Colour: clear Specific gravity: 1.3 g/cm3 pH value: 12.2 Cleaning: with water when in the fresh state Substrate/ application temp.: +5° C to +30° C Consumption: dependent on the porosity of the brickwork (determined with a trial bore hole). Min. 15 kg/m2 wall cross section, e.g. 36 cm thick wall = min. 5.5 kg per linear metre Packaging: 6, 12, 30, 250 kg Storage: frost free, 24 months in the original unopened container. Use opened containers promptly.
) The quoted data was determined under standard conditions. Under other conditions of application varying values may result.
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Product preparation: I.Low pressure injection method: Particularly suitable when the wall to be treated is already considerably or completely saturated with water. The borehole arrangement is determined by the type and condition of the wall. The borehole diameter is determined by the application method. Borehole spacing is as a rule 10–12.5 cm from hole centre to hole centre. The boreholes are placed horizontally in the pointing mortar or at an angle of up to 45°. The depth of the borehole is about 5cm less than the thickness of the wall. With dense weakly absorbent brickwork as well as horizontal boreholes, chose a double row borehole arrangement. Here the vertical offset should be < 8 cm. With porous natural stone walling place the boreholes in the stone and with dense quarry stone walling in the joints. For wall thicknesses greater than 60 cm and on corners boreholes should be drilled from both sides. Before saturating remove drilling dust. Application of AQUAFIN-1K to both sides of the wall around the borehole barrier prevents the AQUAFIN-F from escaping. Insert injection packers in the holes. Walls with large voids, hollow blocks, cracks and open joints up to 5 mm should be repaired with ASOCRET-BM
Example of bore hole arrangement – pressure injection
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before carrying out the injection process. Subsequently inject AQUAFIN-F at a pressure of < 10 bar. Sustain the injection until the neighbouring joint is filled to a satin appearance with AQUAFIN-F. After approx. 24 hours remove the packers and close off the holes with ASOCRET-BM. For information about suitable injection equipment, e.g. HighPump low or HighPump duo of Dittmann Sanierungstechnik GmbH, Hohen Neuendorf, www. saniertechnik.de II. Injection without pressure equipment: Position 30 mm boreholes at a distance of between 10 –12.5 cm apart, at an angle of between 45° and 30°. The depth of the borehole is approx. 5 cm less than the thickness of the wall. When specifying the drilling angle be aware of the requirement to cover at least one bed joint, and a minimum of 2 bed joints with thicker masonry. It is recommended to place the boreholes in two planes. The distance between borehole centres is determined by the porosity of the wall. The closer together the boreholes are, the greater the success of the procedure. Electro-pneumatic drills that work with minimum vibration (e.g. Hilti) with appropriate drill bits are suitable.
Example of borehole arrangement – injection without pressure
For wall thicknesses greater than 60 cm and on corners boreholes should be drilled from both sides. Before saturating remove drilling dust. Subsequently insert AQUAFIN-F into the boreholes. It is practical to inject
from a storage vessel (hopper with pressure plugs). Saturation time should be a minimum of 24 hours Inject until complete saturation. Afterwards seal the boreholes with ASOCRET-BM. For sealing open joints, cracks or voids use the same procedure as for the low pressure application method. III. Supporting measures After implementation of the wall injection with AQUAFIN-F to combat rising damp additional suitable supporting measures are necessary. This essentially includes plaster repair with the THERMOPAL restoration render system, vertical waterproofing of the exterior surfaces in direct ground with AQUAFIN-RS300/ AQUAFIN-2K/M-PLUS, or COMBIDIC-2K-CLASSIC/ COMBIFLEX-EL, if applicable installing drainage in accordance with DIN 4095, and the rectification of any building defects. Waterproofing the area: Impregnate the cleaned area in a minimum of one application until saturated. Apply AQUAFIN-1K whilst the impregnator is still wet in a minimum of two applications in order to achieve the minimum dry film thickness of 2.0 mm. After the waterproofing slurry has dried, apply the splatterdash coat THERMOPAL-SP over the complete area. Then apply THERMOPAL-ULTRA for condensate retention. Important advice: • AQUAFIN-F is not suitable for exposed surfaces such as concrete, brickwork, render etc. • The WTA data sheet 4-4 forms the basis of the renovation measures against capillary rising damp. Generally exploratory tests (e.g. moisture balance, salts analysis) are necessary. • Protect areas not to be treated with AQUAFIN-F from its effects. Please observe a valid EU health and safety data sheet!
The rights of the buyer with regard to the quality of our materials are based on our terms and conditions of sale and delivery. Our technical advice team will be happy to advise you in the case of requirements that exceed the scope of the application described here. In order to be binding, a legally binding written confirmation is required. The product description does not release the user from a duty of care. Lay a test area in the event of uncertainty. This version becomes invalid in the event of a new version being issued. 2/2
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