ActiTex - Waterproofing Membrane
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A self-bonding bentonite waterproofing membrane.
Application
Suitable for:
- Below-ground concrete structures – foundations, slabs, walls.
- Property line construction – secant/ contig piling, steel sheet piling, permanent shuttering, stabilised earth retention walls, king post walls, etc.
- Slabs on void-forming systems, compacted ground, insulation, etc.
- Tunnels and earth-covered roofs.
- Structures under continuous or intermittent hydrostatic pressure.
Description
ActiTex is a bentonite waterproofing solution comprising high swelling sodium bentonite encapsulated between a non-woven and woven geotextile. A ‘needlepunch’ process interlocks the geotextiles together through the bentonite, forming a strong composite that maintains a consistent layer of bentonite.
When designing Type A structures (as classified in BS 8102:2009), the product, applied correctly, is capable of providing the levels of protection required for Grades 1, 2 and 3 basements.
Features and benefits:
- Proven technology: BDA Agrément®, CE marked, NHBC and BRE compliant.
- Conformity: To BS 8102:2009 (Type A, all Grades).
- CSSW qualified – PCA Certificated Surveyors in Structural Waterproofing.
- Full warranty and design PI available.
- Durability: Can be installed in all weather conditions, has self-healing/ sealing.
- No requirements for primers, adhesives, seam tapes or protection boards.
- Flexibility: Can be fixed to almost any background, including rock and piles.
General information
Color | Grey |
Finish | Woven |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 5000 mm |
Width | 1150 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J40/285 Loose-laid bentonite damp-proofing/ tanking membranes |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Classification data | |
Product reference | ActiTex. |
Material | Geotextiles encapsulating a layer of sodium bentonite. |
Purpose | Water resistance. |
Third-party certification | BDA Agrément®. |
Environmental performance requirements | |
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions level (maximum) | VOC free. |
Form | Micro-perforated (needle-punched). |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Grey. |
Dimensions | |
Width (minimum) | 1.15 m. |
Roll length (minimum) | 5 m. |
Literature
ActiTex Technical Data Sheet
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