If a product is labeled “waterproofer” doesn that automatically mean that it will protect against water damage?
Passing federal or industry tests IS NOT required for a product to be advertised and sold as a “waterproofer.” However, Thompson’s® WaterSeal® waterproofers exceed the widely accepted industry tests which measure the amount of water repellency a waterproofing product provides (these tests are developed by industry leaders and the American Society of Testing and Materials [ASTM]). On tests with a pass/fail standard, a score of 60% or higher means the product passes. There are many products on the market which do not meet this criteria yet still claim to be waterproofers.
