New development trends in the waterproofing industry
I. Trends in performance
Environmental protection and energy saving: With the enhancement of environmental awareness and the improvement of building energy-saving standards, the development of low VOC (volatile organic compound) emission and recyclable waterproof materials has become a trend, which helps to reduce the impact on indoor air quality and meets the requirements of green buildings and sustainable development. At the same time, the development of waterproof materials with reflective insulation and other characteristics can achieve energy-saving effects while waterproofing. For example, the use of such materials on some building roofs can reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning and refrigeration in summer.
Multifunctionality: Waterproof materials are developing in a multifunctional direction, such as the development of waterproof materials with self-repairing properties. The self-repairing waterproof coating can automatically sense and repair tiny cracks, which can not only extend the waterproof life of the building structure, but also reduce the maintenance frequency and cost. In addition, some waterproof materials may have multiple functions such as fireproofing and moisture-proofing to meet the needs of different building environments.
II. Intelligent development trend
Intelligent monitoring and early warning: Internet of Things technology will be widely used in waterproofing systems. The status of the waterproof layer is monitored in real time through sensors, such as monitoring the humidity, pressure and other parameters of the waterproof layer, which can warn of potential leakage risks. This can achieve preventive maintenance, and deal with leakage problems before they occur or in the early stages, thereby reducing the cost of later repairs.
Intelligent management of waterproof systems: Intelligent design and maintenance of waterproof systems, such as intelligent leakage detection systems, make building waterproof management more efficient and reliable. It can locate leakage points more accurately, facilitate maintenance personnel to repair them in time, and reduce losses caused by leakage.
3. Integrated development trend
Integration of waterproof materials and building structures: The integrated design of waterproof materials and building structures will become a trend. This will help improve the overall waterproof performance of the building and avoid leakage problems caused by improper connection between different materials. For example, in the design of building walls, waterproof materials are better integrated with wall structural materials to improve the waterproof ability of the wall as a whole.
4. Trends in industry standards and supervision
Stricter quality control: With the continuous improvement of industry standards and regulatory policies, the quality control of waterproof materials will be stricter. This will prompt companies to improve production processes and product quality, eliminate some small workshop-style enterprises that do not meet standards, and thus promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry.