Manufacturer launches new waterproof render
Global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance chemicals Fosroc Ltd has introduced a new waterproof render.
The new Proofex Waterproof Render has been developed from a family of proven high-performance waterproofing products and is fully compatible with Renderoc mortars and Dekguard coatings.
Requiring just two coats instead of three and with twice the shelf life, application of the Proofex Waterproof Render is faster and storage more flexible than the leading alternative brand.
The render is a ready-to-use blend of dry powders. On site, only a small amount of clean water is needed to produce a highly consistent cementitious render.
The material is based on a blend of cements, graded aggregates, special fillers, and chemical additives to provide a material with good handling characteristics, while minimising water demand.
It contains no chloride admixtures, reducing impact on the environment.
Simon Harrison CSSW, a surveyor from Tidal Waterproofing Ltd, who was applying Proofex Waterproof Render to under pavement vaults at ‘The Other House, Covent Garden, London said: “Fosroc has an outstanding record with us for support from admin to technical.
“They are installer user friendly and always go above and beyond to offer the much required on site support to our clients and site team.
“They show good communication and will also endeavour to go that bit further than any other manufacturer and show excellent technical knowledge with BS8102 :2022.”
The render is also a ‘Type A’ internal waterproofing solution for new and existing below-ground structures, ideal for the refurbishment of lift pits, basement areas and tunnels.
It can be used to support a ‘Type C’ waterproofing solution where the basement or wine cellars of large houses are being repurposed.
The render should be applied over Proofex WR Primer mixed with anti-slip grains/sand.
Proofex Waterproof Render conforms to BS8102:2022, BS EN 1504 and Class R2/BS EN 998-1, making it suitable for most refurbishment projects.
It is a pre-bagged, one component product, and has excellent thermal compatibility with concrete, resistance to hydrostatic back pressure, and a strong bond to concrete and masonry.
For more information, contact a member of the team on 01827 262222 or email [email protected]
