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BASE-TECT™ System

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Markham Global PTY LTD

Concrete basement waterproofing system.

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Application

For complete basement waterproofing. Combination of Markham colloidal silica hydrogel treatments with the technology of delayed-swell gaskets, that includes:

  • Hydrogel admixtures, an advanced waterproofing admixtures.
  • Aquron 2000 Hydrogel, an advanced hydrogel waterproofing sealer.
  • Conqor waterstops, a controlled expansion waterstop gaskets.

Description

BASE-TECT is a systematic approach to basement waterproofing, by waterproofing the concrete itself. Combination of Markham colloidal silica hydrogel treatments with the technology of delayed-swell gaskets, a holistic three-pronged approach bundled into a single readily specifiable package. A membrane is not required, giving the BASE-TECT system a significant cost benefit. Some of its significant features include:

  • Easy to design and detail. Easy to construct and control.
  • Full performance warranty.
  • Fast, save programming time and cost effective.
  • Flexible options that suits most building methods.
  • Long-term durability.
  • Protect against acid attack, chlorides, or contaminants.

General information

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Guidance for specification option:

To work under normal environmental and use conditions.

Uniclass

Ss_25_11_16_70 Reinforced concrete wall structure systemsPrimary
Ss_30_12_85_70 Reinforced concrete floor, roof or balcony deck systems

NATSPEC National Classification System

0310 Concrete - Combined

SpecPack

03310 Concrete

Specification data - Reinforced concrete wall structure systems

System performance

Material and product performance.

Designed joints

-

Joint sealant

Waterstop gasket.

Guidance for specification option:

Refer to product information and specification for details. This product is installed by Markham Global certified technicians. Please refer to Markham Global's specification team for full consultation regarding material performance, detailing and design guidance.

System accessories

Hydrogel admixtures.

Guidance for specification option:

Advanced waterproofing admixtures:

  • Integral waterproofing.
  • Enhanced workability.
  • Enhanced durability.
  • Reduced shrinkage.
  • Improved long-term durability.
  • Safety and sustainability.

Aquron 2000 Hydrogel.

Guidance for specification option:

An advanced hydrogel waterproofing sealer:

  • Immobilise moisture within the concrete.
  • Seal and densify the slab.
  • Waterproofing benefits.
  • Enhanced concrete curing when applied early.
  • Anti-dust, low moisture.
  • Fully compatible – less preparation.

Conqor waterstops.

Guidance for specification option:

Controlled expansion waterstop gaskets:

  • Creates a permanent seal
  • Controlled swell to allow concrete to get up to strength.
  • Resistant to hydrostatic pressure.
  • Easy and quick to install.
  • Supply and QA by MARKHAM, installed by the main contractor.


Execution

-

Manufacturer guidance

Refer to product information and specification for details. This product is installed by Markham Global certified technicians. Please refer to Markham Global's specification team for full consultation regarding material performance, detailing and design guidance.

Form

Three-part component.

Guidance for specification option:

Combination of admixture and spray-applied treatment.

Substrate

Slabs

Walls

Shotcrete walls

basement floor slab

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Australia

Country of product manufacture

Australia

Literature

BASE-TECT Basement Waterproofing System

BASE-TECT Basement Waterproofing System