CAWS Clauses J40-380
J40 FLEXIBLE SHEET TANKING / DAMP PROOFING
To be read with Preliminaries / General conditions.
380 PROTECTION OF EXTERNAL TANKING
Safeguard Europe Ltd stock and distribute a range of products manufactured by Oldroyd Systemer AS of Norway. Oldroyd manufacture a wide range of polypropylene membranes to combat the problems of water ingress and dampness in buildings.
Oldroyd Gtx Studded Polypropylene Geotextile Membrane
Designed for use on external walls, basements and tunnels and is manufactured from 0.5 mm thick studded polypropylene with a polypropylene geotextile welded to the underlaying polypropylene. The studs, 5 mm high, face the wall and create air channels. Oldroyd Gtx is inert and stable under high pressure and is highly resistant to water, alkalis, saline solutions and acids. It is also resistant to bacteria, fungi and other small organisms.
Membrane thickness: 0.5 mm
Stud height: 5 mm
Colour: Black.
Weight: 0.625 kg/m2
Tensile Strength without geotextile (ISO 527): 44 MPa
Elongation at break without geotextile (ISO 527): 820%
Compression strength (ISO 527): >400 kN/m2
Consult Safeguard Europe Ltd technical literature for details. Safeguard Europe Ltd can also provide a design and specification service and it is recommended that they are consulted early in the design process.
Membrane Manufacturer:
- Safeguard Europe Ltd.
Redkiln Close,
Redkiln Way,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 5QL - Tel: 01403 210204
Fax: 01403 217529
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.safeguardeurope.com
Product reference:
Thickness:
Stud height:
Fixing:
Fixing centres:
Joints:
Consult Safeguard Europe Ltd technical literature for details.
Exposed Edges:
Seal with geotextile fabric to prevent silt entering the core.
Accessories:
- Brick Plug with Compression Seals.
- Compression Seals.
- Plaster Plugs and Seals.
- Plugs.
- Gun Plugs
- Brick Plugs.
- Xv Finishing Profile.
- Steel Nails with Plugs.