Lakhta waterproofing is a sand-cement mixture that is familiar to everyone. Its composition includes approximately equal proportions of cement and sand, as well as various additives. The main purpose of this type of waterproofing is the formation of a barrier that prevents the penetration of moisture from the environment. As a rule, such waterproofing is used in order to protect the walls of the building, its ceilings, as well as flat roofs from water. However, it should be noted that using Lakhta waterproofing, you can also protect the foundation of the structure, as well as use this material in basement or basement rooms.
Such effective results, which allows the waterproofing of the lakht during its use, are due to the fact that it contains special additives that can deeply penetrate the surface that needs to be protection against moisture, and block even the most microscopic cracks. After work using this building material, a compacted crust is formed on the protected surface, the thickness of which can reach 15-20 centimeters. Therefore, not only the protection of the surface from moisture occurs, but also thorough reinforcement of the main building material.
Thus, the composition of this waterproofing is very profitable due to its universality. Before starting to work with the surface, it must be cleaned of mold, dust, paint or fat. The most commonly used sandblasting, after which the magic mixture is applied.