Sustainable and protective waterproofing enriches construction quality

Viha Chitroda, Business Operations, Kangaru Polymers Pvt. Ltd. in conversation with Ace Update, emphasises that ongoing testing and R&D of raw materials further enhances the durability and dependability of the construction. 

What is the current market demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable construction chemicals?

Due to the disrupted market after covid, environmentally friendly and sustainable construction chemicals and paints have yet to grab a decent market share. Whereas awareness exists to quite an extent, the transformation from ‘awareness’ to ‘demand’ is what we would call the ‘change’ in the real sense! However, government rules and regulations similar to RERA will slowly be enforced, looking at the current uncontrollably rising trends like pollution, global warming and market degradation.

Which technologies are being adopted in construction chemicals to ensure rust and corrosion resistance even in extreme weather conditions?

Rusting is one of the major reasons to lessen the lifespan of any structure, adding to the threat to the lives of people occupying the same. Spraying or simply applying a rust converter coating over the exposed steel members is the best way to ensure a factor of safety and increase the framework’s durability.

Our product – ‘Kanpreventrust’ (single component, ready-to-use water-based rust converter primer), pre-eminently solves this issue. The product can work wonders while not hurting the customer’s pocket considerably. Constant testing and R&D of raw materials further ensure the building’s longevity and reliability.

How do your company’s green initiatives contribute to India’s net-zero goals of the construction sector?

The ‘Make in India’ initiative has ignited a sense of belongingness and responsibility towards developing the nation and rebuilding an ecofriendly tomorrow. Kangaru Polymers Pvt. Ltd. strives towards the same in assorted ways. The majority of our products, being water-based, do not harm the environment.

We also ensure the right and consistent product quality through testing of raw materials as well as finished goods, which in turn gives a better and longer sustainable solution, thus, hurting our mother nature comparatively lesser. We are on the way to improving our packaging to reusable metal tins to favour the habitat further.

Can you brief us on the products and solutions you offer for construction and infrastructure projects?

We at Kangaru offer a wide array of products to suffice all the waterproofing needs of any structure. Our forte being in liquid applied waterproofing chemicals, we offer acrylic and polyurethane waterproofing liquids; thermal insulation coatings, epoxy floorings (decorative and industrial), sports coatings, car-park coatings, rust and
corrosion resistance coatings, exterior coatings, water-park coatings, etc.

To keep up with the latest market trends, we have also introduced HDPE and SBS membranes which have helped us gain the trust of our esteemed clients. We take great pride in showcasing one of our limelight products – ‘Kanproof’. Kanproof is a single-component acrylic-based, liquid-applied waterproofing coat which can be multi-functionally used for terraces, podiums, wet areas, metal surfaces, etc.

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