Cipla Facility Unit 3 · Case Studies

The challenge

Cipla wanted to complete work on Unit 3, built about 2 to 3 years earlier, before a US FDA audit. The existing paint lacked the elastomeric and waterproofing properties needed. Cipla wanted a coating that protects against carbonation and leaks and still looks like a normal decorative paint. The scope grew to include crack sealing, joint sealing and terrace waterproofing.

The DCP solution

For the walls, DCP proposed Aquaguard, a single component acrylic elastomeric waterproof coating that also gives a decorative finish, in antique white and sandstone. Flexseal PU440, a single component elastomeric polyurethane sealant, sealed the window joints. Flexseal GA700, a single component, UV resistant, elastomeric acrylic putty, sealed exterior cracks before coating. White Aquaguard with an embedded geotextile mesh waterproofed the terrace.

DCP products used

Waterproofing Aquaguard Elastomeric acrylic waterproof coating for roofs Product page: Aquaguard

Sealants and joints Flexseal PU440 One component, non sag, high modulus elastomeric polyurethane sealant with high tear, weather and UV... Product page: Flexseal PU440

Sealants and joints Flexseal GA700 General purpose acrylic sealant (Formerly known as Aylaseal 700) Product page: Flexseal GA700

How it was applied

Seal exterior cracks with Flexseal GA700.
Seal window joints with Flexseal PU440.
Coat the walls with Aquaguard in antique white and sandstone.
On the terrace, apply a first coat of white Aquaguard as primer, embed a geotextile mesh, then apply a second coat to a total thickness of 1.5 mm.

More photos

Terrace waterproofed with white Aquaguard