Waterproofing

The Current Problem ...

FACT: Approximately 14% of water in the average home is lost through leaks.¹
FACT: Home owner complaints about defective waterproofing ranks third in total complaints received regarding building work.²

Most water leaks occur in corners and joints.

Most current waterproofing systems are susceptible to problems such as:

• Building movement - due to vibrations, settling
• into the foundations, or temperature changes
• Poor installation
• Chemical breakdown with age

Building movement can cause weakening or cracking of joints, walls and floors which allows water to penetrate beneath the surface.

Weakening or cracking of joints in wet areas can result in leaking showers, warped or rotten floor boards, balcony AquaFlex Expansion damage, and wet carpets, to name a few.

Aquaflex prevents leaks from happening

Aquaflex is a 105mm wide tape with a 20mm expansion zone, which itself can expand over 10 mm.

The ability of Aquaflex tape to expand allows joints, edges and penetration areas to remain waterproof, even if cracks appear from building movement.

More about AquaFlex

¹ Planet Green, 2008
² Australian Tile Council, 2007