Detect Leaks in a Wall System Predict Vulnerability to Water Damage Diagnose and Solve Water Penetration Problems Determine Effectiveness of a Water Repellent Treatment Measure Water Penetration Quantitatively Angled Tube for Vertical Surfaces Straight Tube for Horizontal Surfaces

Most deterioration problems in masonry are moisture or water related. Therefore, the durability of masonry depends on its resistance to water penetration. SaverSystems manufactures high performance water repellents to protect concrete and masonry from this destructive water damage. And to take the guesswork out of analyzing a variety of water problems, masonry absorption test tubes, or MAT tubes are available. Simply attach a tube to masonry to detect leaks, predict vulnerability to water damage, diagnose and solve water penetration problems, and determine the effectiveness of a water repellent treatment.

MAT Tubes, similar to European RILEM tubes, were developed by SaverSystems as a nondestructive field test to evaluate water permeance in masonry structures. The tubes are easily attached with putty to areas where leaks occur, such as head joints, bed joints, or to masonry itself. After water absorption rates are recorded, they may be graphed to identify problem areas.

To help interpret the findings from MAT Tube testing, SaverSystems commissioned a two year water permeance study from the University of Wyoming. For complete instructions, click on the following link.

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• Technical info:
  
• Use on head joints, bed joints or bricks
• Attach MAT Tube to masonry wall with putty
• Reaction Time: 5-20 minutes
  
• Potential problem areas absorb all 5 ml of water in less than 5 minutes
• MAT Tube Kit includes: Directions, 1 - 90° MAT Tube, 1 lb. re-usable putty, 1 water dispensing bottle, 10 blank graphs, 1 article reprint "Measuring Water Penetration"