Article No. 060730

    Façade Impregnation [basic]

    Clear, solvent-based hydrophobic impregnation, silane/siloxane-based

    Product specifications

    On delivery

    Appearance/colour Clear, liquid
    Density (20°C) Approx. 0.8 g/cm³
    Flash point > 40 °C
    Runout time s in DIN 2 cup Approx. 44
    Active ingredient Silane/siloxane
    Active ingredient content, % by mass Approx. 6
    Carrier material Dearomatised hydrocarbons

    The stated values represent typical product characteristics and are not to be construed as binding product specifications.

    Field of application

    • For use outdoors
    • Protection of facades against driving rain
    • Reduces susceptibility to dirt and green discolouration
    • Subsequent treatment/renewal of hydrophobic surfaces
    • Porous, mineral building materials such as brick masonry work, sandstone/sand-lime brick, mineral renders and aerated concrete

    Properties

    • Solvent-based
    • Improves resistance to frost and de-icing salts
    • Repels water
    • Enables water vapour diffusion
    • UV-resistant
    • Alkali-resistant
    • Reduces energy loss
    • Preparation
      • Substrate requirements

        The substrate must be clean, dust-free and dry.

      • Preparations

        Any construction defects such as cracks, cracked joints, defective connections, rising damp and hygroscopic moisture must be remedied in advance.

        Perform any necessary cleaning gently, e.g. by spraying with cold or warm water or by steam-cleaning; use rotec soft whirl jet technology or Remmers cleaning products (e.g. Traffic Film Remover (0671), Clean FP (0666), Clean AC (0672), Combi WR (0675)) on tough stains.

    • Application
      • Application temperature: min. 10 °C max. 25 °C
      • By brush / Low pressure spraying
      • Application requirements

        Temperature of the material, air and substrate: min. +10 °C to max. +25 °C

      • During application of Funcosil SNL and while it is drying, solvent vapours may enter the building through windows and doors, in particular at low temperatures and on days with no wind. It is therefore important that windows and doors remain closed during application. Ventilate rooms thoroughly once the hydrophobic agent has dried.

        On surfaces where spray application is not possible, apply using a well-saturated brush.

    • Application instructions
      • Take appropriate measures to protect adjacent building elements and materials that should not come into contact with the product.

        Protect freshly treated surfaces from driving rain, wind, sunlight and condensation.

        Remove any excess impregnation agent within 1 hour using V 101 thinner.

        During application and drying of solvent-based impregnation agents, we recommend keeping windows and doors closed.

    • Working tools / cleaning
      • By brush / Low pressure spraying
      • Solvent-resistant, low-pressure conveying and spraying equipment, liquid pump, paintbrush and flat brush

      • Tools must be clean and dry.

        After use and before prolonged interruptions of work clean tools with Thinner V 101.

    • Storage / shelf life
      • Store frost-free and cool / protect for moisture / close containers
      • Shelf-life 24 months
      • If stored unopened in its original container in a cool, dry place and protected against frost, the product will keep for at least 24 months.

        Use the contents of open containers as quickly as possible.

    • Usage
      • Brickwork, fine-pored: min. 1.0 l/m²
        Brickwork, large-pored: min. 1.2 l/m²
        Sand/lime brick, smooth: min. 0.6 l/m²
        Sand/lime brick, natural split, bossed: min. 0.9 l/m²
        Render: min. 0.6 l/m²
        Porous concrete: min. 1.2 l/m²
        Fibre cement: min. 0.4 l/m²
        Modular concrete blocks: min. 1.5 l/m²
        Natural stone, fine-pored: min. 0.8 l/m²
        Natural stone, large-pored: min. 1.8 l/m²

      • Apply to a large enough trial surface (1-2 m²) to determine the precise amount of impregnation agent required.

    • General information
      • Current regulations and legal requirements must be taken into account and deviations from these must be agreed separately.

        The relevant test certificates must be observed when planning and carrying out work.

        Water must not be allowed to penetrate behind the hydrophobized zone.

        The level of absorption is crucial for the impregnation agent to work at its best. This depends on the respective pore volume and moisture content of the building material.

        Carry out a quantitative analysis of aggressive salts if there are any salts present that could damage building materials.

        High concentrations of harmful salts can cause major structural damage that impregnation cannot prevent.

        Testing effectiveness:


        The water absorption of mineral building materials can be determined using the Funcosil Test Tube developed by Professor Karsten (Funcosil Facade Testing Kit, article no. 4954).

        Testing can only be carried out at the earliest 6 weeks after application.

        A test of effectiveness needs to be carried out on carbonaceous natural stone.

        Always set up a trial area/trial areas first.

    • Disposal instructions
      • Larger quantities of leftover product should be disposed of in the original containers in accordance with the applicable regulations. Completely empty, clean containers should be recycled. Do not dispose of together with household waste. Do not allow to enter the sewage system. Do not empty into drains.

    • Safety / regulations
      • For further information on the safety aspects of transporting, storing and handling the product and on disposal and environmental matters, please see the current Safety Data Sheet.

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