It will also retain the original dry appearance of the substrate so it is ideally suited for application to brickwork, stonework and most forms of unprotected masonry. On dense, less absorbent brickwork or render, coverage of the brick waterproofer can be increased by up to 10m² per litre. can be ‘bridged’ by Stormdry, however, it may be necessary to fill cracks in brick/ stonework and repoint using a suitable sand/lime or sand/cement mortar incorporating Stormdry Repointing Additive. Emperor Exterior Masonry Creme ( Sold direct) – We chose this as it was recommended by a friend who works in the damp industry, and it’s verified by the Energy Savings Trust.

Washing of brushes and rollers can be done using a solution of washing up liquid (detergent) and water. Q: Hi, I covered my gable end with 2 coats of Thompson's water sealer about 2 years ago and I still have water coming in. Tests carried out using Stormdry at the University of Portsmouth and subsequent SAP analysis showed reductions in solid wall thermal conductivity when Stormdry was applied.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). For best results, apply one heavy application at a coverage ratio of 5 m² per litre on standard brickwork. Used by professionals that require a trusted level of performance, the masonry water repellent cream has undergone thorough testing during and after the manufacturing process in Germany.

It is a damp-proofing cream and brick sealer that fills the porous voids in the substrate while taking care not to block them. The masonry protection cream was very easy to apply, and being white upon application was easy to see all areas were covered, and to make sure the product had worked into any imperfections in the bricks or mortar joints, started to turn clear after 20 to 30 minutes. As with our previous products, we tested this brick sealer on a brick wall with fairly modern, hard bricks and also on individual bricks. Due to its cream-based formulation it is able to penetrate more deeply into masonry than standard liquid-applied water seal products. If the bricks were contaminated with moss, mould or algae we would treat them with a surface biocide first and then brush off the moss/algae etc.The beading effect lasts between 2-3 years depending on the substrate condition and exposure to weather conditions. It’s terms of performance and ease of use etc, there was very little between the three, if anything, Emperor was a little runnier and left the brick a bit darker, but only just. The first batch arrived after 4 days as expected and the second batch was upgraded to next day service. Over its full lifetime, a coating of Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream provides reliable protection. We strongly recommend that you contact us directly for further help and guidance on all aspects of our products and services.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. As the diagram to the right shows, Stormdry is able to provide water-repellency beyond the depth of small cracks. If rainwater penetrates an outer wall and soaks the cavity wall insulation material, it can lead to severe damp problems that can cost many thousands to remedy. Microshield Ultra coverage depends on the porosity and texture of the wall but as a guideline, an area of between 4-5m² can be covered per litre of Microshield Ultra.We believe that this may be challenging if you have a large area to cover, as you may need to treat the wall in sections rather than in one go. Microshield Ultra should not be applied in cold conditions or when rain is expected within 24 hours. We selected these products based on online reviews and a recommendation from a friend who has used one in the past. Spent couple days applying this sealer during lock down to both new and very old red brick - went on with great ease.