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granite flooring on open air stadium

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#1 ·
we are faceing a problem on our granite flooring in one of our project which is a an open air stadium it has a underground power room which is cold and has a stable 18°c ground area temperature and open air is humid and hot with 30°-40°c which makes water get concentrate & absorbed by the granite and spoils its appearence we are looking for a permenant solution to the above problem expert advises will be highly appreciated.
 
#3 ·
thank u mike. We have tried using two layers bituminous torch underlay before laying stones and applied aqua proof sealant on stones to stop water absorption but ended up in same old result. could you pls expalin how to heat the sealing of electrical volt. thanks.
 
#4 ·
The simplest might be electric heating mats designed to go under ceramic tile---but stuck to the underside of the floor using thinset .

Google search for 'ceramic tile heating mat'----

You will want to find one for your countries electrical voltage----Also--the low voltage systems will give you 20 years or more of service---

The 110 or 220 volt systems can burn out in 5 or 6 years----
 
#5 ·
This is a fun problem for me---not so fun for you!

Around here we have ice and snow to deal with---so heated slabs are common---

Sometimes tubes are placed into the concrete and hot water is used----other times electrical elements are used---

tiles often have heat mats or wires set into the thinset under the tiles---

I assumed that you do not wish to remove the granite if possible----
 
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