Why Polyaspartic Polyurea Surpasses Traditional Waterproofing Materials?

Progress in materials is a response to societal needs, and the principle of 'survival of the fittest' applies equally in the realm of materials.

Polyaspartic polyurea’s rise to fame in the 21st century is due to its outstanding properties, versatility across a broad range of applications, and ease of application. In the industry, polyaspartic polyurea is known as the "noble waterproofing coating," and demand is soaring year by year. Industry forecasts predict that in the coming years, polyaspartic polyurea production will far surpass that of traditional waterproofing materials, including membranes and coatings.

Polyaspartic polyurea's appeal lies in its exceptional properties, which are gradually replacing traditional options. A key factor is its long lifespan. Many repair companies choose polyaspartic polyurea for renovations and new projects, showcasing this high-end material's cutting-edge technology and significant market value.

What makes polyaspartic polyurea superior to traditional options? Based on its independently developed polyurea products and technical guidance for on-site applications, Feiyang has identified ten reasons why polyaspartic polyurea outperforms traditional waterproofing materials:

1. Coating Performance: Polyaspartic polyurea offers exceptional UV resistance, high elasticity, and a tensile strength exceeding 400%. Traditional materials can’t match this resilience, as polyaspartic polyurea resists cracking or powdering, even in response to settlement cracks.
2. Tensile Strength: With a tensile strength over 10MPa, polyaspartic polyurea surpasses traditional membranes at 3MPa and coatings at 6MPa, explaining why traditional layers often tear and delaminate.
3. Adhesion: Polyaspartic polyurea’s bond to concrete has an adhesion strength of over 4MPa, compared to 2MPa for traditional materials. Poor adhesion in traditional options leads to detachment or air pockets.
4. Temperature Resistance: Traditional materials crack in extreme cold or soften in high heat, whereas polyaspartic polyurea withstands temperatures from -20 to 120°C.
5. Integrity: Applied by hand, roller, or spray, polyaspartic polyurea forms a seamless membrane, eliminating gaps seen with overlapping waterproofing rolls.
6. Weather Resistance: Polyaspartic polyurea has natural weather resistance, allowing it to serve as the outermost protective layer, reducing construction costs and building load.
7. Longevity: Known as the “long-lasting coating,” polyaspartic polyurea has a lifespan exceeding 30 years, in contrast to 3-6 years for waterproofing rolls and 1-5 years for coatings.
8. Safety and Environmental Protection: Unlike traditional rolls and solvent-based coatings, polyaspartic polyurea contains zero VOCs and poses no fire hazard.
9. Efficiency: Polyaspartic polyurea cures quickly and offers diverse application methods, reducing time and labor costs.
10. Convenience: Polyaspartic polyurea can be applied over existing waterproofing layers, saving time and demolition costs.

Understanding these distinctions and the superior properties of polyurea explains why it surpasses traditional waterproofing materials.

Feiyang Protech has been specializing in the production of raw materials for polyaspartic coatings for 30 years and can provide polyaspartic resins, hardeners and coating formulations. Feel free to contact us: marketing@feiyang.com.cn

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• Polyaspartic Resin
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