Rivermud76
Fish Crazy
Hi all i just wanted to post some information on the new product from Ames that I have been using.
I have no local supplier of this product yet but I will soon. I just spoke with the distributor and have asked them to start stocking this product.
Vapor-Barrier™
is a premium rubber and acrylic coating for waterproofing walls. It is for interior and exterior walls, both above and below grade and it stops leaks fast! It is heavy duty yet easily applied by brush, roller or sprayer, and it dries to form a waterproof seal to keep water and moisture out. Our subterranean application system will withstand over 100 p. s. i. water pressure. This product is an elastomeric sealant and block filler that expands and contracts 750 - 1200%. It is highly resistant to cracking and peeling, remains flexible at -35°F and is mildew resistant. Vapor-Barrier is also very easy to clean up with water. Ames Vapor-Barrier is ideal for: tar coated walls, brick or block walls, interior and exterior basement walls, pre-treated plywood, sheet metal, plastic, precast concrete, stucco, sheetrock, wood and drywall. Excellent for potable water applications, this product contains no toxic substances after curing. Ames Vapor-Barrier waterproofing paint is a lasting investment for your project. Developed for cold and wet weather. Formulated to resist fungus, mold and mildew. Potable water compliant.
Color:
Colonial Blue
One thing I would like to clear up. I realize that people think 2 part epoxy strengthens the tank. This is only partly true. If you do not have enough support in the first place it will crack. If a tank is filled with water it will tend to bow outwards if not braced properly, while 2 part epoxies can handle a bit of this they can't handle much because they are not meant to be pliable. When the tank is drained for whatever reason it may then contract and cause fissures as well.
Proper tank bracing is the key to strong tanks, not the sealant. Vapor Barrier is a rubber based product that will flex with the tank and will prevent damage from rocks and other materials. Plus you get the benefit of it being a darker blue color which is great for your aquarium as it help show of the fishes colors.
I decided to add this post here after posting it a cichlid-forum.com since i used to regularly visit this site.
Hope this helps a few of you DIY'ers out there.
See my signature for a link out the the AMES website and Vapor Barrier. Elasto Barrier will work as well but not as well as Vapor Barrier. Snow Seal is a plastic based paint and is not recommended however it will work.
I have no local supplier of this product yet but I will soon. I just spoke with the distributor and have asked them to start stocking this product.
Vapor-Barrier™
is a premium rubber and acrylic coating for waterproofing walls. It is for interior and exterior walls, both above and below grade and it stops leaks fast! It is heavy duty yet easily applied by brush, roller or sprayer, and it dries to form a waterproof seal to keep water and moisture out. Our subterranean application system will withstand over 100 p. s. i. water pressure. This product is an elastomeric sealant and block filler that expands and contracts 750 - 1200%. It is highly resistant to cracking and peeling, remains flexible at -35°F and is mildew resistant. Vapor-Barrier is also very easy to clean up with water. Ames Vapor-Barrier is ideal for: tar coated walls, brick or block walls, interior and exterior basement walls, pre-treated plywood, sheet metal, plastic, precast concrete, stucco, sheetrock, wood and drywall. Excellent for potable water applications, this product contains no toxic substances after curing. Ames Vapor-Barrier waterproofing paint is a lasting investment for your project. Developed for cold and wet weather. Formulated to resist fungus, mold and mildew. Potable water compliant.
Color:
Colonial Blue
One thing I would like to clear up. I realize that people think 2 part epoxy strengthens the tank. This is only partly true. If you do not have enough support in the first place it will crack. If a tank is filled with water it will tend to bow outwards if not braced properly, while 2 part epoxies can handle a bit of this they can't handle much because they are not meant to be pliable. When the tank is drained for whatever reason it may then contract and cause fissures as well.
Proper tank bracing is the key to strong tanks, not the sealant. Vapor Barrier is a rubber based product that will flex with the tank and will prevent damage from rocks and other materials. Plus you get the benefit of it being a darker blue color which is great for your aquarium as it help show of the fishes colors.
I decided to add this post here after posting it a cichlid-forum.com since i used to regularly visit this site.
Hope this helps a few of you DIY'ers out there.
See my signature for a link out the the AMES website and Vapor Barrier. Elasto Barrier will work as well but not as well as Vapor Barrier. Snow Seal is a plastic based paint and is not recommended however it will work.
