Wet Area Waterproofing
Requirements:
The scope called for a high level waterproofing system with bullet proof reliability.
Solution:
The Ardex Weldtec system was chosen as the sheet membrane solution for this project. The Weldtec sheet guarantees film thickness, all joints are heat welded and is compliant to AS 4654. The system can be flooded tested 1 hour after completion.
The substrated is cleaned and primed as required.
Detailing works completed with WPM 1000 and STB tape.
Application of WA 98 adhesive followed by WPM 1000 heat welded sheet membrane.
Tiling or screeding can occur after 1 hour.
Project details
- Date
- July 2023
- Customer
- Private Residential
- Location
- Port Kembla
- Contractor
- Next Gen Building & Design P/L
Products used
Ardex WPM 1000
A polypropylene-lined heat weldable waterproofing sheet membrane specially formulated for the direct adhesion of tiled systems or for other non-exposed use.
Ardex WA 98
A high performance membrane contact adhesive. It has been specially developed for ARDEX sheet applied membranes and adheres to a variety of substrates.
Ardex STB STA Tape
A high performing self adhesive butyl tape designed to create a waterproof seal for drains, penetrations, junctions, and joints prior to ARDEX applied membrane solutions.
