Sr. No. |
Parameters |
AQUASHIELD |
OTHER SYSTEMS |
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Acrylic Emulsions |
SILICON |
1. |
Type |
Thermoplastic
Co-polymer |
Acrylic Emulsion + Fillers + Cement |
Silicon’s |
2. |
Base |
Solvent Based |
Water Based |
Solvent Based / Water Based |
3. |
% of polymer in system |
60% - 70% |
15% - 20% |
10% - 15% |
4. |
Mixing before Application |
Ready to use. No need of mixing. |
Water to be mixed in specified proportion. |
Solvent / Water to be mixed in specified proportion. |
5. |
Colour Shade |
Variety of shades available. |
Variety of shades available. |
Clear.
No Colour Shades |
6.
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Adulteration possibilities |
Not Possible. |
Possible with water. |
Possible with water/ solvent. |
7. |
Finish |
Bright, Fresh with little gloss (sheen). |
Bright Matt. |
No finish of its own (Clear coating). |
8. |
Water Repellency |
Excellent. |
Excellent. |
Very Good.
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9. |
U.V. Stability |
Excellent. |
Good. |
Poor. |
10. |
Finish Retention |
Excellent. No deterioration in brightness & finish. |
Becomes dull with time. |
N.A. |
11. |
Aesthetical Outlook |
No fungus, moss formation. No black spots throughout the guarantee period. |
Chances of black spot formation after 2 years. |
Data not available. |
12. |
Waterproofing properties |
7 years guarantee of waterproofing on
bond paper. |
No guarantee of waterproofing. |
No guarantee of waterproofing. |
13. |
Unique features |
Manufacturing & Execution under One roof. |
Executed by contractors. |
Executed by contractors. |
14. |
Cost Effectiveness |
Waterproofing, Painting & building protection with 7 years performance guarantee. |
Only for decorative painting. No guarantee for waterproofing.
Waterproofing charges extra. |
With no guarantee of waterproofing & painting. |
15. |
Maintenance Cost |
No maintenance cost for 7 years. |
Maintenance after every 3 years. |
Maintenance after every 2 years. |
