Send us your waterproofing questions
Send us your waterproofing questions Our skilled service department has a combined 6 decades of experience making and selling masonry waterproofing materials. Over the years our customers have come to rely on our technical knowledge to help get the job done. Email us anytime and we will respond with an answer within 24 hours. We […]
Efflorescence on Masonry
What is efflorescence Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of salts often seen on the surface of concrete, brick, stucco, or natural stone surfaces. It occurs when water is present on or in the masonry surface. It sparkles. It’s white, sometimes with a grayish tint. How do I stop it? These deposits, which are often a byproduct […]
Stain Resistant Masonry Waterproofing
Oil repellent that blocks staining Any exposed porous surface such a concrete, brick or natural stone is susceptible to staining and discoloration. Stains can come from water, oil, organic and food based substances. Our customers expect their masonry to stay clean and pristine and often turn to clear sealers to provide protection and reduce maintenance […]
Save my chimney
Save my chimney This picture is an example of a neglected chimney which over the years has been allowed to absorb water and the results are the damaged joints and the destruction of the whole chimney. This chimney will require a professional to set up staging, cut out loose and bad mortar joints and then apply […]
My Brick Chimney is Leaking
A neglected brick chimney will look like one of these pictured here within a few years of neglect. The Chargar Corporation under the trade name of Florok, manufactures brick sealers that are clear, odorless, and non toxic. The Chargar Corportion has been manufacturing clear masonry sealers since 1950. The experts at The Chargar […]
How to stop water from a leaking crack in my basement
Traditionally, basement waterproofing always involved excavating the foundation; a costly undertaking indeed. Today there are a number of ways to fix wet basements from within the basement itself – a much less expensive (and less destructive) proposition. There are many ways to stop ground water from entering a finished basement through a leaking crack, but […]
Brick Chimney Sealer non toxic
This is what a brick chimney will look like with a few years of neglect. The Chargar Corporation manufactures a clear professional grade water repellents that will prevent much of what you see in this picture . Many owners of single family homes think that it requires special equipment to seal bricks. This is not […]
Ulitmate Stain Repellent-With Oleophobic Oil Repellent
Ultimate Stain Repellent is a clear penetrating sealer, breathable, non film forming and VOC compliant water based solution. The main benefits of Ultimate Stain Repellent are resistance to automotive fluids, food products such as mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, wine. Can be used on vertical or horizontal applications. Ultimate Stain Repellent is also an excellent water repellent.
Klere Treat WB – Ready to Use Masonry Water Repellent
Klere-Treat WB is a masonry water repellent based on a silane and siloxane. Under the influence of atmospheric humidity, it chemically reacts with and bonds to masonry, forming a highly effective poly-siloxane repellent. It is highly alkaline resistant and designed for use on brick, concrete block, precast concrete, stucco, limestone, fieldstone and many other natural stones. Kleare-Treat […]
A premium grade, water based masonry water repellent based on a silane and siloxane blend.
Enviro-Shield 40WB is a water based, VOC compliant, high performance, clear, penetrating water repellent sealer. It is designed to provide long term protection for brick, blocks, Jersey barriers, vertical or horizontal concrete and natural stones and other porous surfaces. Enviro-Shield 40WB repels water on masonry surfaces for up to 10 years and can be sprayed with a […]