Condominium Buildings

The Art & Science of Restoration

Restoring beauty and performance ensures lasting quality and value.

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Why BASF?

At BASF, our goal is to help you preserve thebeauty and value of your condominium throughstrategic, cost effective repairs designed to last.Our approach begins with the end in mind. Withour broad product offering and wide range ofchemistries, we are able to think and act in waysthat others cannot, always reaching for thestrongest solutions… because we can.

We have been partnering with owners, design professionals and contractors across NorthAmerica for over 100 years, solving problems onevery type of building, in every market and in everytype of condition.

Preserve

The Challenge:Restoring life and vitality to aging condominiums and apartments.

Mold. Corrosion. Deterioration. Structural failure.These are challenges no one wants to associatewith the concept of “home”. But after enduringrain, wind, snow and faulty repairs, even thebest-built condominiums and multi-housingstructures can show signs of significant deterioration within only a few years.

Delaying repairs or choosing the short-term fixthat leaves the underlying causes unsolved canaccelerate deterioration and lead to ever morecostly repairs, serious safety issues, and dramaticloss of equity... and a decidedly uninvitingappearance. The beauty and function of condo-minium homes directly impacts quality of life.

The Solution:Comprehensive, customized repair andprotection solutions that last.

Formulating a complete repair and protectionstrategy tailored to the specific needs of eachproject is the cornerstone of our approach tosuccessful condominium restoration.

The BASF line of diverse yet compatible products and systems solves repair challengeswith high-performance, time-tested solutions for every aspect of building restoration. Repairslast. Disruption to daily life is minimized.Money is spent wisely.

Investing in the future.

In order to preserve or increase value,condominiums require investment in the mosteffective and lasting repair solutions the firsttime around, as well as vigilant maintenanceover time. Lasting repairs can reduce mainte-nance costs and provide peace of mind for years to come.

Restoring and

enhancing the value

of buildings is our

passion... helping

you preserve and

protect your homes

and communities.

For over 100 years, owners, specifiers, and design and installation professionals have looked to the trusted brands of BASF for solutions to the most challenging issues in building restoration.

Preserving value

and investment

requires long

term vision

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Why buildings and repairs fail:

SolveRely on knowledge and experience for the best solutions.

Develop a complete strategy that includes repair, protection and enhancement for long term value.

With our knowledge and experience in completesystems, we provide support that begins with thecareful project planning that enables the bestresults possible. We can assist in assessing theproblems and the conditions that caused them,and developing a comprehensive strategy thatincludes integrated systems, compatible products,application requirements, cost structures and complete system specifications.

Plan for long-term protection

Effective protection from time and the elementsneeds to be an integral part of any long term strategy. BASF offers complete lines of proven high performance waterproofers, sealers and protective coatings that provide longer life for your restoration and your investment.

Beauty means enhanced value

The possibilities for enhancing the value of condominiums through color and design are bothpowerful and limitless. BASF provides a line ofdiverse concrete repair products, joint sealants and wall coatings that can enhance the beauty of your condominium. The more beautiful thebuilding the greater the impression of value.

Lasting restoration

depends upon first

identifying the root

causes and correcting

them, then developing

a complete repair

strategy with customized

solutions and high

performance

compatible products.

Moisture intrusion represents the most critical chal-lenge, whether interior, exterior, above or below grade.When buildings are unprotected, failed joints and errorsin construction or repairs allow entry points for moistureand water, buildings can suffer severe damage, mold,peeling paint, poor air quality, deterioration and corrosion.

Dissimilar materials in building design add beautyand value, but the science of how adjacent materials relateto one another presents challenges in differential move-ment, incompatibility, and adhesion problems where theymeet cause seal failures that lead to moisture intrusion.

Joint sealants are a building’s first line of defenseagainst moisture intrusion. They create a crucial weath-erproof seal and lasting strong bond between surfaceswhile accommodating differential movement betweendissimilar substrates.

Corrosion and spalled concrete is caused by dissimilar metals in balconies, soluble chlorides from sea air, cast chlorides from errant construction practices,improper waterproofing and sealant details, and insuffi-cient cover over steel reinforcing. Many repairs areimproperly performed and ultimately fail, resulting inreduced structural capacity and unattractive buildings.

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FACADESWWaallll CCooaattiinnggss• Waterproofing protection• Crack bridging• Enhance aesthetics with

color and texture

WWaatteerr RReeppeelllleennttss• Seal and protect from moisture

and chloride ion intrusion• Protect substrates while maintaining

the original appearance

JJooiinntt SSeeaallaannttss• Prevent passage of air and moisture• Allow for movement• Adhesion

CCoonnccrreettee RReeppaaiirr• Repair vertical and overhead surfaces• Restore structural integrity• Provide integral corrosion inhibitors

WINDOWSJJooiinntt SSeeaallaannttss• Adhere a wide range of

dissimilar substrates• Accommodate differential movement• Protect from water intrusion

RAILINGSCCoorrrroossiioonn PPrrootteeccttiioonn

• Hand and guard rail anchoring

• Freeze-thaw resistance

• Isolation of dissimilar metals

BALCONIESCCoonnccrreettee RReeppaaiirr• Balcony edge repair• Anchoring of rails• Provide corrosion mitigation

WWaatteerrpprrooooffiinngg• Provide protection from

hydrostatic pressure• Enhance aesthetics and value

WWaatteerr RReeppeelllleennttss• Protection from de-icing salts• Protect substrates without

forming a film

JJooiinntt SSeeaallaannttss• Seal joints to prevent

moisture intrusion• Allow for movement

PARKING GARAGES/PLAZASCCoonnccrreettee RReeppaaiirr• Repair vertical, horizontal

and overhead surfaces• Provide quick return to service

CCoonnccrreettee SSttrreennggtthheenniinngg• Upgrade load bearing capacity• Increase structural integrity and safety• Seismic retrofit

Compatible, high performancesystem solutions for everychallenge, in every aspect ofbuilding repair and protection.

PPaarrkkiinngg GGaarraaggee CCooaattiinnggss• Protect from harsh environments• Weatherproof and beautify• Designed for speed and durability

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Restoration Profile

SOLUTIONA tailored BASF solution included sealants,concrete repair mortars, balcony coatings, water-proofing systems, and wall coatings to address the significant deficiencies while returning thebuilding to its original aesthetic.– Balcony slopes were corrected, channeling

water toward new stainless steel drains– Expansion joints caulked, balconies detailed– Balcony surfaces protected with

waterproofing membrane

RESULTSA more structurally sound, durable, attractivebuilding was created through long-lasting repairs and protection.

BASF: a partnership you can count on. PROBLEM

Harsh Canadian winters along with failure of previous repairs resulted in extensive deteriorationthat necessitated comprehensive repairs to thebuilding’s many balconies. Many were uneven or had a negative slope, resulting in ponding of water which contributed to corrosion of thesteel reinforcing.

WHY BASFA complete BASF restoration solution of compati-ble products was proposed. Cited as reasons forselecting BASF were passion, attentive service,technical expertise, and the ability to provide acomplete package of compatible products with a full single-source manufacturer’s warranty.

1025 Richmond Road Ottawa, Canada

Engineer:Halsall Associates

Limited Contractor:Bassi Construction and Masonry Ltd.

We are building restoration experts.

We understand the challenges you face in restoring and protecting your investments, andthat your needs go far beyond products and systems. As part of BASF, our knowledge andexpertise span continents, yet we are ready toteam up locally to help ensure the success of your condominium restoration. Your success is our success.

Service designed for success.

With sales and technical service experts strategically located across North America, we are ready to service your project wherever it’slocated. Our dedicated team partners with leadingrestoration contractors and A/E firms on everyaspect... from diagnosis to strategy development,we provide cost effective solutions that meet specific project requirements.

Single source warranties

BASF provides comprehensive warranties thatmatch project needs. You can rest assured thatevery system is backed by the single sourceresponsibility of BASF.

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BASF is the world’s largest chemical company, respected globally as a company deeply committedto helping make products better.

Finding intelligent solutions throughchemistry is what we do… helping our customers to be more successful,forming the best team in the industry,and ensuring sustainable development is what we’re about.

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This information and all further technical advice are based on BASF’s present knowledge and experience. However, BASF assumes no liability for providing such information and advice including the extent towhich such information and advice may relate to existing third party intellectual property rights, especially patent rights. In particular, BASF disclaims all WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUD-ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. BASF SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDINGLOSS OF PROFITS) OF ANY KIND. BASF reserves the right to make any changes according to technological progress or further developments. It is the customer’s responsibility and obligation to carefully inspectand test any incoming goods. Performance of the product(s) described herein should be verified by testing and carried out only by qualified experts. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to carry out andarrange for any such testing. Reference to trade names used by other companies is neither a recommendation, nor an endorsement of any product and does not imply that similar products could not be used.

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Join us in working

toward a better and

more sustainable

built world through

building restoration.

Who we are

Building Systems is an industryleader in the manufacture of construction chemicals andbuilding products for the construction industry.Since 1902, industry professionalshave depended upon our trustedbrands to repair and protect theirimportant buildings. As a part of BASF,Building Systems is more than a unionof market leading brands. It is a part-nership focused on trust, reliability andcommitment to making products andsystems better.

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