Manalox WB Test Data
2 Year Test Data: Manalox WB Vs. Conventional
Aqueous and Solvent Waterproofing Systems*
Pressure Treated Pine |
Redwood |
Cedar |
|
Sample |
Beading %Abs |
Beading %Abs |
Beading %Abs |
Untreated |
NONE-SOAKS—16.1 |
NONE-SOAKS—19.7 |
NONE-SOAKS—17.4 |
Manalox WB |
FAIR/GOOD—4.0 |
FAIR—3.9 |
V/GOOD—3.6 |
Leading Brand A |
POOR-WETS—7.8 |
NONE-WETS—8.1 |
POOR-WETS—7.8 |
Water-Based |
POOR-WETS—3.9 |
NONE-SOAKS—3.2 |
NONE-SOAKS—3.8 |
Leading Brand A |
POOR-WETS—3.7 |
FAIR—2.7 |
POOR-WETS—5.1 |
*Water beading tests are conducted on panels that have been taken off of the test fence and stored indoors for 7 days. The results are subjectively reported as Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor, depending on the shape of the water bead and the amount of darkening of the wood caused by wetting.
% Absorption is tested on exposed wood panels that have been stored indoors for 7 days. Each panel is accurately weighed, and then completely immersed in water for 30 minutes. After removing the panel from the tank, the excess water is blotted off with a paper towel and the panel reweighed. The difference in weight before and after water immersion is the amount of water retained in the panel and is expressed as a percentage.
Please Note: In Europe, AquaProof W/B is known as Manalox WB.
