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The Importance of Effective Membrane Protection

April 3rd, 2020

Leaking foundations can potentially be catastrophic and can endanger the entire structure of a property. To help ensure that this never happens to you, Wallbarn supply a range of highly effective waterproofing membrane solutions.

Protecto-Board Bituminous Membranes

This semi-flexible board is a convenient way to ensure adequate protection to waterproofing membranes against damage caused by site traffic, mechanical damage and ground settlement.

Made from a mixture of fibres saturated with at least 75% bitumen, Wallbarn Bituminous Protecto-board is completely waterproof and provides superior impact and abrasion resistance.

It is covered both sides by a polythene film, meaning it can be used on surfaces not normally compatible with bitumen. The film avoids the bitumen bleeding onto other surfaces or the boards sticking together during storage.

Protecto-mat Rubber Crumb Protection Membrane

This is a flexible and easy-to-install protection membrane for use on a large variety of surfaces, applications and membranes. It is durable and tough and has a density of 950 kg/m3.

It is ideal for horizontal and vertical surface protection for applications such as podium decks, green roofs, regularly trafficked roofs, inverted roofs, parking areas, walkways, on maintenance areas; in underground waterproofing such foundation walls, basements, drains, tunnels, and ditches.

Protecto-drain 8 is lightweight and durable, made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene). When installed over waterproofing membranes, it protects the membrane from abrasion or puncture damage caused by backfilling, settlement and ground salts. It has high tearing and impact resistance and is completely rot –proof.