Clinker tide: what it is and whether it is reliable?

The foundation capital structure as a whole, and especially its protruding elements must be protected from the harmful effects of moisture: rain and dew, to avoid destruction foundation.

Of course, you can soak concrete hydrophobizingBut there is hardly give protection more than 5-6 years. It is easier and safer to cover the foundation of the tide. And one option - clinker tide.

What is clinker?

brick referred particularly durable material produced from refractory clays by heating them at a temperature exceeding 1000 ° C.

three kinds of products are produced from clinker clay:

• bricks
  they are used for decoration of facades of houses;
• Tile
  used for facades, as well as floor coverings;
• paving stone
  used for paving streets and park paths;

One of varieties of ceramic tiles and a drain of clinker, which protects the foundation from moisture. They look as follows:

In finished form clinker ebb and sills look very smart and lovely:

Advantages of the clinker:

• frost resistance;
• moisture resistance;
• Durability;
• And just gorgeous appearance.

We believe clinker sufficiently reliable protection for the waterproofing of the projecting parts of the foundation, it is much more secure than a simple concrete pavement penetrating waterproofing. At the same time it has an aesthetic appearance.