SurfaPore® R
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SurfaPore R is a water based emulsion, composed of nanoparticles possessing three molecular regions: (a)The core nano-sized region, suitably engineered to fit the pores of a clay-based surface, (b) The hydrophobic moiety, attached on top of the core nanosized region, responsible for the creation of a continuous hydrophobic layer, and (c) The binding moiety, responsible for anchoring the nanoparticle directly onto the clay surface.
Most traditional sealers are based on “plastic polymers” or small silicon based molecules (most often corrosive Potassium Methyl Siliconate, PMS) that react with atmospheric carbon dioxide to create a water barrier. Even though their action might initially appear effective, they detrimentally diminish the useful life time of clay based products by restricting their breathing ability or by creating efflorescence white spots.
The use of such traditional sealers affects the three most important advantages of clay products:
- their compatibility with modern construction requirements for breathable materials
- their endurance
- their aesthetic perfection
NanoPhos introduces a new approach against covering clay surfaces with polymerizing additives. SurfaPore R coats the pores, the capillaries and the “free” surface with hydrophobic nanoparticles, protecting your favourite roof tiles while allowing them to breathe. The action of SurfaPore R nanoparticles is simple in conception, but extraordinary in use. Clay based materials expose their hydroxyl terminated surface to the deteriorating effects of weathering, UV radiation and water. Upon application of SurfaPore R, nanoparticles identify the hydroxyl groups and anchor on them. Anchoring is completed in 24 hours after application revealing the hydrophobic moiety of the nanoparticles. So, instead of suffocating your clay surface, we coat it with a hydrophobic dress!