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Holcim unveils water repellant cement

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Building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. recently launched the country’s first water repellent cement in to help protect structures against excess moisture.

Holcim unveils water repellant cement

Holcim Aqua X is designed to protect structures such as homes from damage and deterioration caused by water.

The company developed Holcim Aqua X after a study showed 70% of homeowners and contractors identified water protection as an important consideration in projects.

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Concrete walls and foundations are prone to cracks after steel rebars rust and expand as water seeps in. Painted walls may also develop imperfections due to water seepage.

Holcim Aqua X reportedly contains ‘active water repellent boosters’ that make it easier to build water-resistant structures compared with current practices, where builders apply a repellent on walls or include a water-proofing compound to the concrete mix.

The new product was launched in Davao and will be available throughout Mindanao by the end of the year. 

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