As autumn approaches, the weather gradually becomes cooler and the weather is refreshing. However, we should also be prepared for danger in times of peace and not forget the various water seepage troubles that the rainy season in summer brings to the house. The water stains that appear in the house when it rains heavily, the mottled walls, the yellow and black marks in the corners of the ceiling, and even the occasional moisture on the floor, all remind us that the waterproofing of the house is imminent.

If the troubles in summer are not solved in time, these problems will only worsen in the rainy season next year, affecting the comfort and health of living. Because of this, autumn, a dry and mild season, is the perfect time to repair the water seepage problem in the house.

Water seepage has a lot to do with the materials and structure of the house. Although building materials such as bricks, tiles, and concrete are strong, they are full of tiny pores inside. These pores will absorb a lot of water when exposed for a long time, especially in rainy seasons. The joints of the house, such as the connection between the window frame and the wall, the joints between the roof and the wall, etc., are all weak links in waterproofing. As time goes by and the materials age, water seepage becomes an almost inevitable problem.

Sodium methyl silicate is an ideal choice to solve the problem of water seepage. When sodium methyl silicate reacts with water, it will form a water-insoluble polysiloxane film, which can effectively prevent water from penetrating. In addition, the surface of polysiloxane is highly hydrophobic, and water droplets will gather into small balls on its surface and roll down, making it difficult to enter the interior of the material. Moreover, the solution of sodium methyl silicate can penetrate deeply into the pores and capillaries of the substrate, forming a waterproof protective layer from the inside, further improving the durability and reliability of the waterproof effect.

By simply brushing or spraying it evenly on the leaking part, sodium methyl silicate can quickly penetrate to form a waterproof film, greatly reducing construction time and interference with daily life.

Not only that, sodium methyl silicate can also be mixed with cement mortar at the beginning of the project. This method allows the waterproofing agent to penetrate deeply into the building materials, reducing the risk of future water seepage from the source.

In addition to sodium methyl silicate, potassium methyl silicate is also a highly effective waterproof material. Compared with sodium methyl silicate, potassium methyl silicate has higher water solubility and alkalinity, and is suitable for waterproofing construction projects that have special requirements for rapid film formation and high reactivity.