Pidilite launches product to provide waterproofing solutions to public structures 

Dr. Fixit, India’s waterproofing expert, has rolled out Pre-Bond, a HDPE self-adhesive membrane that bonds with wet concrete. The product boasts of excellent bonding with concrete and forming an integral seal to prevent water migration. It has been typically designed for underground public constructions such as basements, subways, tunnels, caves, etc.

Pre-Bond is carefully designed and engineered to be highly effective in terms of applications to make the waterproofing of the structure immune to any earth settlement below the slabs.

Dr. Sanjay Bahadur,  CEO at Pidilite Industries Limited said, “Dr. Fixit believes in constant innovation and providing quality solutions. As market leaders, our vision is to be more customer-centric with the consumer being placed in the highest regard. Pre-Bond is the outcome of continuous interactions with our consumers to know the ‘need’ and create specific solutions. Pre-Bond is a product that has been introduced as part of our ‘surface’ wise solution providing approach.”

He further added, “Dr. Fixit Pre-Bond assures excellent bonding with concrete as well as strength and  elongation properties that makes it ideal for applications in commercial and industrial projects.”

Need For Waterproofing
Speaking about the need of waterproofing, Bahadur said, “Many homeowners feel that only old buildings require waterproofing since such structures have faced nature’s wrath over the decades. However, the fact remains, that one should waterproof new structures at the construction stage itself before seepage can damage the structure.”

He further added, “In line with the popular saying, ‘prevention is better than cure’, the scourge of leakage can be avoided if buildings are regularly audited for dampness from cracks wherein water seepage occurs. However, across India not many home owners realise the importance of auditing their homes for waterproofing or other requirements.”

Healthy Construction
Bahadur also talked about having healthy construction. He said, “Keeping in mind the harsh weather conditions to which a home is exposed, the need for customized solutions for every surface is even more critical. A healthy construction is not just about superior technological products, but it’s also about unparalleled services like system design, shop drawings, BOQ’s, application expertise through well trained applicators, onsite technical supervision and review, comprehensive warranty etc., which assist the customers to diagnose the problem and choose the right product. Also such solutions need to be customised keeping in mind the design and details related to project specifications.”

On a concluding note, he said, “One should always remember that doing waterproofing right the first time is critical because coming back to fix it is an expensive proposition that must be avoided at all costs.”

The complete range of products is available at all major cities across the country. Additionally, the company has a network of fully trained applicators across the country to cater to the specific needs of the industry.