The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons annually that cause damage to properties and lives and put a strain on the roofs of ordinary Filipino households.
With the progressing climate change impact, Sika Philippines is educating Filipinos regarding the importance of waterproofing homes and structures for extra protection against damages from heavy rains and moisture.
"Waterproofing helps ensure a worry-free shelter even during heavy rains as most Filipinos stay at home during this pandemic. Businesses have to also continuously invest in waterproofing buildings and other structures to prevent wear and tear that could lead to even bigger construction problems in the future," Alainne Leonardo, Target Market and Marketing Head of Sika Philippines said.
Sika Philippines is an expert in construction materials and has an array of products that can help consumers waterproof their homes and businesses.
According to Leonardo, waterproofing is what protects structures against water infiltration which can cause expensive and irreversible damages.
"It is mostly invisible after construction is completed and every day the basement of your building or the outermost layer of a tunnel is exposed to intense fluctuations in moisture levels and temperatures, all contributing to its deterioration. Count on Sika to provide you with long-lasting waterproof systems to protect your homes and projects," Julius Villanueva, Sika’s TM Waterproofing Specialist said.
Sika’s wide array of waterproofing solutions include Davco K11 Flex, 2 component cementitious waterproofing that is best suitable for undertile application, and Davco K11 Superflex which is a flexible hydraulic micro-mortar with excellent UV resistance. SikaTop® Seal-107 is a two-component, predosed, ready to use waterproofing slurry based on resin modified cementitious material.
Sika's mechanically-fastened roof systems with Sarnafil® / Sikaplan® are usually the most cost-efficient solution for polymeric sheet membrane roof renovation projects with many advantages.
Meanwhile, Sika's Liquid-Applied Membrane (LAM) is a highly efficient method to install a new waterproofing layer on irregularly-shaped roofs within a short application time.
Newly developed low-odor LAM technology enables installation even in dense urban areas, where torch-on bitumen is prohibited, and for buildings that need repair while still in use without the need to shut down the facility (for example, in hospitals or schools).