Pro Installer April 2016 - Issue 37 | Page 17

More than Superior Fasteners Water repelling masonry protection Conservatories are under attack from Rain and Sun - Bricks and mortar are like moisture reservoirs that fill during a rain event – they wick water into themselves because they are porous. Properly built brickwork will give many years of trouble free service, but add an extension or conservatory onto an exterior wall and there could be trouble ahead. The problem is both rain and sun together can exacerbate the excessive moisture in walls and cavities. Wind driven rain will track by capillary suction into dryer areas of brickwork. Solar radiation heats saturated brickwork and will drive moisture vapour inward as well as outwards. A higher vapour pressure and temperature differential forms between the cavity and cool interior, drawing the moisture vapour, which will then condense into liquid and present as damp spots within the extension interior. Proshield XT is a water repellent environmentally friendly masonry treatment that is quick and easy to apply. It penetrates to provide breathable, invisible protection from damaging water ingress, maintaining masonry appearance whilst reducing the risk of penetrating water damp and mould within the interior of a building. Masonry Fixing RAPIERSTAR STARFIX masonry fixing out-performs other types of plugless fixings in both performance and durability. NO plug required - cost effective and simple. Patented StarForm self tapping thread with spaced hi-lo thread form provides ultimate grip and allows for multiple re-fixing, without stripping the formed tapped hole. Precision T30 star drive gives optimum drive efficiency, improving grip and extending bit life. High strength stress free. 50% Quicker assembly times 30% Less drive-in torque required. 6mm or 6.5mm pilot hole is all that is required through frame, reinforcement and masonry. For more information about Rapierstar products contact on 01260 223311 or email: [email protected] STAND 300 See us at FIT Show 2016 The International Centre Telford, 12th - 14th April Improves thermal efficiency UKAS independently tested to 25 years service with no loss of performance Allows masonry to breathe Conforms to BS EN 1504-2-2004 Hygrothermal tested according to ISO 15148:2002 Easy to apply One coat protection Eco-friendly water based. PROTECTION