“Waterproofing is as much of an art as much as it is a science,” comments Sunny Surlaker, Head – Admixtures Division, MC-Bauchemie (India) Pvt. Ltd.

MC-Bauchemie has been part of the construction chemical industry and the waterproofing scenario in India for more than 25 years. Currently, waterproofing is an important component of construction which is often not executed satisfactorily
or in a technically competent manner. Due to this, structures both above and below ground are susceptible to waterproofing problems.

To overcome these issues, MC-Bauchemie believes in combining the 3Ms of waterproofing success: correct materials, trained and skilled manpower, and correct application machinery. In this system, all agencies combine their expertise to deliver a defect-free waterproofing system to user.

MC-Bauchemie has pioneered many innovations such as liquid applied bituminous membranes (Nafuflex Series) and Flexible Crack Bridging Elastomeric coatings which can be applied in contact with standing water (MC-APC). For the future, the company believes in innovation and its latest systems for waterproofing of underground structures include a new generation breathable “Green Coating” that would revolutionise underground waterproofing treatments.

Technical specifications
MC-Bauchemie’s product range for waterproofing is exhaustive; it does not recommend providing generic specifications for any product system. Application methodologies are of course available. The detailing for waterproofing is as important as the product and application.

MC-Bauchemie, of course, provides the technical backup for this and is always happy to provide the best water-tight solutions. Its aim here is “do it once and do it right”. Waterproofing is only as good as the base it is applied on. Therefore, the company stresses on the correct surface preparation for the substrates.

Application areas
Its solutions can be used for all types of RCC construction, deep basements, wet rooms, swimming pools, water tanks, sewage treatment plans, industrial and commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, infrastructure, marine structures, drinking water reservoirs, transportation tunnels, station buildings, roofs, terraces, external facades, masonry construction, heritage structures, shipyards, hotels and other similar structures. It is happy to assist its customers with solutions for their specific needs.

Products’ acceptance
The MC brand is built on trust for last 25 years in India and over 50 years in Germany. The brand is honoured in the market for a technical professional approach and ethical practices. Over the years, its expertise and experience was brought into practice to safeguard different structures such as hotels, residential and commercial constructions, educational institutes, hospitals, heritage structures etc. Based on the quality of the completely executed works, its products have been popular and accepted readily into the market. As always, the company caters to the quality conscious segment of the market and not the price-sensitive segment. Its focus was and will always be technical.

Demand for waterproofing products
As per FICCI, the market size for construction chemicals has the potential to grow to Rs. 5,000 crore over years, if the industry promotes itself professionally and increases the level of awareness in the construction industry. Constructors should be convinced that usage of construction chemicals is a benefit and not undue cost. To this effect, MC-Bauchemie has formed an apex body called Construction Chemicals Manufacturers Associations with main aim of increasing awareness as well as the quality standards of construction chemicals. Further based on statistics, waterproofing systems form roughly 13-14 per cent of its industry’s sales figure. With a growing industry, MC-Bauchemie anticipates the demand for waterproofing systems to grow positively.