Brick Protective Sealer Stain-Proof from Dry-Treat

Brick Residence in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium

THE PROJECT:

A homeowner in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium wanted to protect their brick home from water damage and moisture absorption in order to prevent deterioration to the brick structure and foundation as a result of freeze-thaw spalling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Superior stain protection from water and oil
The sealer must be permanent
The sealer must be breathable
Must prevent freeze-thaw spalling

THE DRY-TREAT SOLUTION:

In cold climates, water that has been absorbed into the pores of brick can freeze. Frozen water can expand by up to 9 percent. When this happens close to the surface microscopic pieces of brick can break off. As with salt spalling, over time this can cause visibly deep damage.

For this reason, Stain-Proof was used because it provides superior water and oil repellence. The invisible, impregnating sealer permanently bonds to the pores of brick through a chemical reaction. The protective barrier will significantly reduce water ingress and subsequent freeze-thaw and salt spalling.