19 June 2015

High pressure drainage sheet protects waterproofing installations

Protecting under pressure with Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems Made from high density polyethylene, Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems is a dimpled sheet with laminated polypropylene geotextile suitable for situations where a high pressure drainage sheet is needed to protect a waterproofing installation. Both the dimpled sheet[…]

  • 19 June 2015

19 June 2015

Flooded dance floor to Strictly Dry Room with Delta solutions

CASE STUDY Bourne Hall Community Centre, Ewell, Surrey Severe flood damage to the walls and floor rectified by specialist contractor Oak Damp Proofing using materials from Delta Membrane Systems. Substantial flooding to a subterranean hall with dance floor at Bourne Hall Community Centre resulted in severe damage to the walls and floor. Water had seeped[…]

  • 19 June 2015

17 June 2015

AlertMAXX high water level alarm for pump chambers

AlertMaxx is a high level alarm powered by 240V, with an independent battery backup in case of power failure. It has been developed with easy installation in mind, requiring just two fixings and connection to mains power and float switch. AlertMaxx is suited to two applications: Ground water – AlertMaxx is supplied with a ‘broken[…]

  • 17 June 2015

10 June 2015

Weatherproof solution for Arndale Centre digital screen

Project Summary Four rows of glass panels were removed before placing a bespoke bracket to recess the screen into the building. The 6m x 20m digital screen was being installed to the West Elevation of the Arndale Centre, Manchester. The digital screen needed to be recessed into the building and fully weatherproofed. Newton 201 Acriflex[…]

  • 10 June 2015

28 May 2015

Rapid response for IKO mastic asphalt hot charge tankers & luggers

IKO’s new 24h lugger rapid response vehicle How the IKO rapid response lugger service works Once a tanker containing mastic asphalt and luggers have been delivered to site, the luggers are then available separately for contractors to hire from IKO for their roofing, car park or highways projects. As many jobs are scheduled overnight, the[…]

  • 28 May 2015

22 May 2015

FLIR thermal imaging for damp proofing solutions

Thermal imaging factors-in hidden features and defects that have a bearing on the damp problem; these can easily be seen on a thermal image through difference in heat transfer and heat retention. Learning this information can prevent unnecessary, destructive testing. Under the recommendation of Stuart Holland of Thermographic Consultancy Limited (TCL), Brick Tie Preservation specified[…]

  • 22 May 2015

21 May 2015

External waterproofing membrane to be showcased at Vision

The Newton 403 HydroBond combines mechanical bonding, self-healing capability, easy application, and flexibility in order to provide an external waterproofing barrier for use on any below ground or earth-retained structure. Vision will take place at the Olympia, London on 2-3 June. The product has already been trialled and applied across Europe, with approximately 10,000m2 installed[…]

  • 21 May 2015

20 May 2015

New polyurethane waterproofer from CROMAR Building Products

Designed for the waterproofing of walls, roofs and balconies, CROMAR ELASTATHANE 25 is a cold-applied, moisture-curing polyurethane can also be used to waterproof bridge decks and other commercial projects. ELASTATHANE: polyurethane waterproofer CROMAR’s ELASTATHANE is a rapidly curing, single component polyurethane waterproofer As a high solids formation, it can provide adhesion to a range of[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Waterproofing products specified for residential development

The development consists of 12 properties, seven of which are built partly into the hillside, with the rear gardens being at first floor level. It was important to ensure these properties were protected against water ingress and remain habitable, therefore the retaining wall and floor slab were constructed using a dual system from Sika as[…]

  • 20 May 2015

06 May 2015

Waterproof and concrete solutions at Evolving Concrete

Evolving Concrete will be held in response to industry demand for an event targeting specifiers, contractors, consultants and architects. Sika will have a strong presence at the show taking place on the 6th and 7th May. Sika’s stand (V3) has been designed to intrigue visitors – a ‘concrete’ box constructed of MDF coated in Sikalastic[…]

  • 06 May 2015