waterproofers
They repel liquids
Waterproofers are substances or treatments applied to materials to make them resistant to water penetration: Apply waterproofers to leather boots before the rainy season.
The term also refers to workers who apply waterproofing to buildings, foundations, or other structures to prevent water damage.
Breathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
wax · vinyl · latex · tarpaulin · canvas · nylon · membrane · bitumen
Waterproof gap filler
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- groutTile joint filler
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
adhesive · gasket · mastic · impregnator · flashing · membrane · polyurethane · acrylic
Waterproof outer garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- tentPortable fabric shelter
boots · jacket · gaiters · waders · gloves · bivvy · groundsheet · anorak
Unable to be affected
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- durableAble to withstand use
- breathablePermits air passage
hydrophobic · weatherproof · leakproof · watertight · long-lasting · protective · robust · quick-drying
gore-tex
Breathable waterproof membrane
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
rubber · wax · vinyl · latex · tarpaulin · canvas · nylon · membrane · bitumen · teflon
caulk
Waterproof gap filler
sealer · adhesive · gasket · mastic · impregnator · flashing · membrane · polyurethane · acrylic · latex
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
tent · boots · jacket · gaiters · waders · gloves · bivvy · groundsheet · anorak · cagoule
impervious
Unable to be affected
breathable · hydrophobic · weatherproof · leakproof · watertight · long-lasting · protective · robust · quick-drying
roofing
Installing overhead shelter material
- basementSubterranean building level
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- deckShip's flat surface
concrete · masonry · grout · flashing · membrane · shingles · cladding · stucco · brick · mortar
- water repellentshydrophobic, Gore-Tex, Scotchgard, Rain-X, Teflon
- construction chemicalsadmixtures, plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, sealants
- constructionconstruction site, building site, hammer, building, beam
waterproofersabsorbents
Materials that take in liquids
absorbent materials · desiccants · surfactants · humectants · sponges