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CONCRETE & STONEWORK
GftK vdw 850 plus stays nonstaining even on relatively sensitive sandstone, limestone and granite paving. In addition, there is none of the annoying cement haze you get from cement-based jointing. That makes GftK vdw 850 plus the ideal resin grout where staining is a worry.
No shrinkage cracking Cement mortars shrink as they harden through cement hydration, and this shrinkage causes cracking. In fact, shrinkage is the root cause of many joint failures. GftK vdw 850 plus is different, because it hardens by internal cross-linking. As a result, there is no short- or longterm shrinkage, and so no shrinkage cracking.
This also makes it well suited to joints with variable widths. For example, it is excellent for repointing traditional and historic Yorkstone, Slate slabs and Granite setts, all with variable width joints and without uniform joint sides. Also ideal for the‘ Crazy Paving’ coming back into fashion.
For more information, advice and GftK Product details, please visit our focussed webpages:
• For more about 2nd-generation Epoxy Resin-based Jointing: https:// nccstreetscape. co. uk / pavingjointing / second-gen-2part-epoxy. html
• For information on GftK vdw 850 plus: https:// www. nccstreetscape. co. uk / paving-jointing / vdw-850plus. html
• For information on Paving Repointing: https:// www. nccstreetscape. co. uk / type-of-area / paving-repointing. html

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Call NCC Streetscape: 01257 266696 or Email: sales @ nccstreetscape. co. uk For our best advice on repointing projects, a few pictures always helps our experts if you can …
Tough enough for driveways, streets and market squares GftK vdw 850 plus suits all types of paving, from public highways to retail and commercial areas to domestic driveways and patios. This includes heavily pedestrian and vehicle trafficked paved roads and other public spaces such as market squares. Moreover, it withstands frost, de-icing salts, high-pressure jet-washing and even mechanical street-cleaning machines.
Website: www. NCCStreetscape. co. uk Email: sales @ nccstreetscape. co. uk Tel: 01257 266696
Get the job done this winter Does the weather look set against you next week, or do you simply want fewer joint problems and potential comebacks in future ……? Either way, choose GftK vdw 850 plus for your next project. It is the non-staining resin jointing compound you can use in wet weather, even in the rain. You get fewer site and / or environmental limitations, no delays, and for a small initial increase in materials cost, you get big savings in time and money when it really matters.
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