Until now, Bostik products have been represented on the Russian market mainly by wallpaper adhesives under the QUELYD trademark, parquet and elastic flooring adhesives Tarbicol and Bostik. However, in recent years, the company has actively begun to introduce technologies for the installation of industrial floors and waterproofing systems on the Russian market.
Bostic's new technical solutions in the field of waterproofing will be discussed in this article
Bostik is a world leader in the development and manufacture of innovative materials and technologies for bonding and sealing. For 125 years, the products manufactured by the concern have remained synonymous with the highest quality. The company has a long and rich history: having appeared in the United States, the company entered the international arena in the mid-1950s, later settling in France. Bostik Findley was formed in 2001 through the merger of the largest French oil companies Total Fina and Elf Aquitaine, and their two chemical subsidiaries Bostik and Ato Findley. By this time, the Bostik portfolio included more than 40 brands in more than 50 countries around the world. Among the brands under which Bostik products are produced are such as Bostik, Sader, Quelyd, Simson, Evo-Stik, Alliance, Ardal, Cementone, Mem, Technik, Hey′Di, SB Mercier, Chem-Calk, Hydroment, Durabond, Anchor Weld, Clag, Gripfill, Flexacryl. Therefore, in 2013, the company's management decided to create a new corporate style, reflecting the innovative approach of Bostik to the development of construction chemicals.
The waterproofing systems market is one of the most rapidly developing areas of business activity in Russia. The dynamic pace of construction, the emergence of new building materials and technologies on the market - all this ultimately requires new approaches to solving emerging problems. These are the solutions that Bostik offers today, aiming at instant results and guaranteeing their longevity.
If even 5 years ago, Bostik construction chemicals in our country were known to a narrow circle of professionals in various fields of production and construction, now the situation has changed radically. Currently Bostik offers an extensive range of waterproofing technology systems, therefore, the specialists of the construction complex use not just individual products of the company, and Bostik's smart complex solutions for construction.
The main areas of application of Bostik materials and technical solutions are industrial and civil construction. In industrial construction, Bostik products are used in waterproofing works in the construction and repair of water canals, treatment facilities, as well as underground construction, including the subway. For example, during the construction of a shopping center at the Prazhskaya station of the Moscow metro (general contractor of Renaissance Construction), all waterproofing works in the fire tank were carried out with Bostik materials in accordance with the compiled and protected technical solution of the company. In this case, the company provided the customer not only with a comprehensive solution and accompanied all the work until the delivery of the object.… There are many such objects, for example, at the VOLVO plant in the city of Kaluga, works on waterproofing the pits were performed with the following materials: Puder Ex hydraulic seal, K 11 Flex coating two-component waterproofing, Quellmortel extra repair compound.
In addition, in construction practice The Aquastopp product is widely used - a system of waterproofing materials, consisting of three components and intended for use for waterproofing reinforced concrete structures from the inside in the presence of backflow of water.
This system allows not only to eliminate the negative effect of water pressure, but also to strengthen the base of the wall, since this system uses a modified di-silica solution with highly effective hardening agents ISOLIER. The solution penetrates deeply into the structure of the concrete base through the previously applied layers of the system itself and forms silicon neoplasms in the pores. The system is used to isolate structures from water and allows you to effectively solve the problems of waterproofing basements and other underground structures from the inside. This solution is intended for those complex objects where there are "weeping" walls or multiple leaks with pressurized water, when it is impossible to drain or dig out the foundation from the outside.
Unique the difference between the Aquastopp system is that this complex is used to strengthen and waterproof not only reinforced concrete structures, but also for brickwork and gas silicate blocks.
As for civil construction, here Bostik materials are indispensable in the construction of commercial real estate, where the liquidity of a building is entirely determined by its quality standards. In particular, the widespread use of Bostik waterproofing materials can be seen in such objects as shopping and entertainment centers, high-class office buildings. The quality of the products has already been appreciated and used by such construction companies operating in the Russian market as EMT, ICA, Renaissance Construction. In particular, Renaissance Construction has used Bostik products in many landmark projects - the Moscow City multifunctional administrative and business complex and other large buildings.
It is very important that Bostik is bridging the gap between industrial materials and materials for private construction and renovation, raising the bar for the quality of its products. The problems that individual developers or organizations that are engaged in housing construction often face are typical: these are various leaks through abutments and seams. Danger zone - foundations, garages and basements of houses. Aqua Blocker waterproofing mastic based on SMP technology perfectly solves waterproofing issues of such kind. Along with excellent adhesion to most substrates, including damp substrates, it is capable of bridging cracks up to 5 mm. A universal waterproofing mastic QUELYD "Stop Water" based on SMP-technology (Silyl Modified Polymers) has been created for individual housing construction and use in everyday life. It is used for waterproofing works on roofs, walls, bathrooms, as well as for waterproofing the outer walls of basements.
The materials that Bostik offers for waterproofing in the industrial and civil construction sector are unique. These are one- and two-component and polymer-modified cement-based compounds. For instance, flexible waterproofing mass Ardal ARDALON 2K PLUS for treatment of various types of surfaces. The advantages of the material are its strength, frost and moisture resistance, stability and elasticity. The mortar can be used on substrates such as walls and floors, water reservoirs, building structures. The same applies to the already mentioned Heydi K11 flex elastic slurry for external and internal insulation. It is a two-component flexible waterproofing slurry that is indispensable for the treatment of basements, tunnels, mines and underground garages. Another example - polyurethane injection compounds, hardening gels, seals Puder Ex - a cement-based repair mortar that hardens instantly upon contact with water, or other fiber-reinforced repair mortars.
However, it is not only the uniqueness of the formulations that allows professionals to unconditionally choose Bostik. Another distinguishing feature remains the huge range of products, which allows for a “smart” integrated approach, from waterproofing to finishing, for example, for epoxy coating. With regard to industrial construction and the field of housing and communal services, a comprehensive solution in the field of waterproofing of water treatment facilities and water supply lines should be sought in the company's assortment, where chemically resistant two-component sealing compounds, cement-based coating and epoxies are presented. This makes it possible to form a separate assortment program in the direction of water supply facilities.
A logical continuation of Bostik's activities in the Russian market is work on standardization and incorporation of its technical solutions into construction projects, for which the company begins close cooperation with leading research and design institutes in Russia. The Bostik company considers it its duty to be open to all consumers, whether it is an individual or a large construction company, and prioritizes the availability, safety and usability of its materials, as well as comprehensive construction support with technical solutions and comprehensive service provision.
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