7 best water repellents

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Water is the main destroyer of building structures. Moisture penetrates deep into the wood, turning it into dust. Sturdy steel frames corrode with rust over the years. Water does not spare even concrete bases, making them loose and unreliable. Water repellents help builders to solve this problem today. They penetrate into the structure of the material, preventing water from getting inside. A wide range of impregnations is presented on the Russian market. To make the right choice, you should listen to the recommendations of our experts.

Scope of water repellents. Modern water-repellent impregnations are able to solve numerous problems in the construction of a house.

1. They reliably protect various materials from water.

2. Many compositions improve the thermal insulation ability of the base.

3. The use of a water repellent helps prevent the formation of efflorescence.

4. Building structures can withstand temperature extremes and the negative effects of atmospheric influences longer.

5. The protective water-repellent layer interferes with formation of a mold, fungi, lichens and mosses.

6. Due to the transparency of the formed coating, the material does not lose its natural beauty.

Methods of application. To create a water-repellent layer, there are two application options.

1. The simplest and most affordable is the surface distribution of impregnation. This can be done with a spray gun, brush or roller. This technology is suitable for compositions with good penetrating power. The term of protection often exceeds 10 years.

2. Once and for the entire life of the house, a volumetric application of a water repellent is done. To do this, holes are drilled in the base through which the composition penetrates deep into the structure of the material. This technology requires a lot of time and a lot of labor.

Hydrophobic type. Depending on the list of materials that impregnation can work with, experts distinguish two groups.

1. Universal water repellents are able to protect a wide range of materials from moisture, from concrete to wood. These products are ideal for home use.

2. Professional builders prefer to work with narrow-purpose impregnations. They are specially designed for a specific material, taking into account its structure and penetrating ability. Water repellents protect the base from the damaging effects of moisture for as long as possible.

We have selected 7 of the best water repellents for review. All of them are sold in construction stores in our country. When distributing places, the editors of the magazine simplerule relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback from Russian builders and homeowners.

Rating of the best water repellents

Pufas N730 Silifirn (5 л)

Rating: 4.9

The well-known manufacturer of mortars Pufas has released a universal water repellent N730 Silifirn. Experts gave him the palm for high quality and ease of application. Almost any base can be protected from moisture, from porous concrete to natural stone. The number of layers, as well as the consumption of the composition, depends on the absorbency of the surface. For processing 1 sq. m of natural stone will require 300 ml of concentrate, and the same area of ​​concrete will take up to 800 ml. The composition is intended for use inside buildings, it repels both water and dirt equally well.

Users consider environmental friendliness to be the main advantage of the water repellent. When the material dries, a transparent film is formed, which expands the scope.

CERESIT CT 10, 1 l, art. 1060333

Rating: 4.8

Building mixtures and mortars under the CERESIT brand have been produced in Russia for many years. Therefore, you can purchase the CT 10 water repellent in the distribution network at an affordable price. Experts liked the impregnation for its antifungal properties. The fluid does not need to be mixed with water or other solvents. The water repellent agent is designed to protect tile grout joints in wet areas. The time of protection against moisture and fungi is 2 years, after which the manufacturer recommends re-processing the tile joints. To apply the composition, builders use thin brushes.

Domestic consumers liked the reliable protection against moisture and microorganisms, reasonable price. The disadvantages of the composition they include a pungent smell.

Water-repellent impregnation Remmers Funcosil WS

Rating: 4.7

The leading German manufacturer of building materials Remmers sells Funcosil WS impregnation on the Russian market. The colorless composition is developed on the basis of siloxane and is supplied to the consumer in the form of a ready-to-use aqueous emulsion. Experts gave the water repellent an honorable third place in the review for environmental friendliness, vapor permeability, and weather resistance. Impregnation is recommended for restoring the water-repellent properties of old coatings, protecting new porous mineral substrates, from porous concrete to sand-lime brick.

Unfortunately, many Russian consumers are dissatisfied with large packages (5 and 30 liters). In addition, there is a high consumption of impregnation (up to 1,5 l / sq. M) when processing large-porous brickwork or natural stone.

NEOMID H₂The STOP 5L

Rating: 4.7

The Russian water repellent NEOMID H has a whole range of useful properties.₂O STOP. This is not only protection of the base from moisture and dirt, but an improvement in thermal insulation abilities, an increase in frost resistance, an increase in the service life of building materials and structures. Experts highly appreciated the durability of protection against moisture (10 years). A concentrate is supplied for sale, which must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2 before application. The scope of application is quite wide, it is aerated concrete, brick, drywall, wood.

Domestic builders successfully add a water repellent to plaster mortars and concrete mix (approximately 1,5-2% of the total mass). The disadvantage of the composition is the long waiting time for the effect (up to 2 days).

Tiprom U deep penetration 5 l

Rating: 4.6

Transparent and durable protection against moisture can be created using the deep penetration compound Tiprom U. Impregnation is suitable for processing cellular concrete, brickwork, slate, stone and wood. The composition can be used both inside and outside the building. Experts recommend treating paving slabs with a water repellent. After processing, it is easily cleared of snow and ice. Firmly withstands the formed film and capillary suction, which allows the use of impregnation in basements and cellars. The penetration depth reaches 3,5 cm, the protective effect appears a day after application.

The main disadvantages of users consider the presence of organic solvents in the composition. Therefore, when working, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment.

MEDERA 310 Concentrate, 5 liters

Rating: 4.5

The most durable impregnation in our review is the water repellent MEDERA 310 Concentrate. The duration of the drug exceeds 10 years. It can be used for waterproofing plinths, basements, paving slabs, roofs of houses, monuments, etc. The composition can be used as a water-repellent additive at the stage of preparing concrete or plaster mortar. After processing the slate, moss does not appear on the roof. The experts included the material in the TOP-6 for an affordable price and a long service life.

In order for the impregnation to demonstrate all its best properties, builders recommend applying it at an air temperature of at least 5ºС. The disadvantages of the water repellent, users include toxicity, high consumption (from 500 ml / sq. M.).

Aquasil

Rating: 4.4

At all stages of building a house, Aquasil water repellent can be used. Impregnation gives the bases water-repellent properties, it is resistant to atmospheric precipitation. The composition is suitable for concrete, brick, stone and wood. The experts drew attention to the increase in corrosion resistance, which makes it possible to protect steel structures. The asset of the water repellent should include fire safety, odorlessness and low price. Before work, you must carefully study the instructions, because for different types of work, the manufacturer recommends a certain ratio of concentrate and water.

As for the weaknesses of the water repellent, users are dissatisfied with the drying time and high consumption (up to 700 ml / sq. M)

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.