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Kontract mesh

Kontract_Mesh Damp Proof Membrane

Product code: KMESH2X10
Roll size: 20 sq/m (2m x 10m)
Colour: Clear

Product code: KMESH2X20
Roll size: 40 sq/m (2m x 20m)
Colour: Clear


Kontract Interior Waterproofing System

Cavity drain membranes, drainage and accessories for remedial interior isolation of damp above-ground or basement walls and floors and direction of surface water.

  • Water entering through walls is contained behind membranes and directed to drainage at base of wall.
  • Suitable to provide Type C drained protection to Grade 3 or Grade 4 environment for residential or commercial use, in conjunction with adequate heating and ventilation.
  • Requires sump and pump or equivalent passive water disposal system. (Sumps and pumps specified separately).

More about Kontract Interior Waterproofing System

Product reference: Kontract Interior Waterproofing System

Membrane:


 - Laps:

[Kontract 8].
[Kontract Mesh].

[Horizontal].
[Vertical].

Drainage: [Aqua channel]. - 2 m rigid lengths.
[Aqua drain]. - 50 m or 150 m coiled lengths.
[Channel outlet]. - To sump.
[Jetting eye].
Accessories: [Brick plug]. - Ground for fixings to Kontract 8. Use with Rope seal.
[Corner detail trim]. - 150 mm. Use alone, with Tape or Overtape.
[Mastic].
[Overtape]. - 75 mm.
[Plug seal]. - Ground for fixings. Alternative to Brick plug with Rope seal.
[Plaster plug]. - Ground for fixings to Kontract Mesh. Use with Rope seal.
[Profile strips]. - Use to provide ventilation to Kontract 8.
[Rope seal]. - Use to seal joints or penetrations.
[Tape]. - 28 mm. Use to seal laps of membrane.


Guidance for Kontract Interior Waterproofing System from Wykamol Group

Membrane

Kontract Mesh:

  • HDPE. High density polyethylene with moulded compression studs and HDPE mesh facing.
  • Compression (maximum): 150 kN/m².
  • On walls, suitable as backing for plasterboard on dabs or direct application of plaster.
  • Fixed to walls at 250 mm centres by drilling through membrane studs and inserting plaster plugs. Lap sheets 90 mm and seal using tape.
  • Suitable for ventilated application on walls above DPC level: Leave 20 mm gap to bottom of wall membrane and 10 mm gap to top. Insert profile strips into applied finishes or offset skirtings and covings.
  • Suitable for applied coatings on walls: Use lightweight gypsum plasters or 1:1:6 cement:sand:lime render. 8 mm first coat to fill studs. 7 mm second coat. 3 mm skim coat. (Plaster or render specified elsewhere).
  • Suitable for applied dry linings on walls.
  • On floors, loose lay with compression studs downwards. Butt joint and seal using Overtape. Seal wall/ floor junction using Corner detail trim.
  • Floors can be overlaid using expanded polystyrene insulation with T&G floorboards, conventional screed or anhydrite screed. (Floorboards or screeds specified elsewhere).

Drainage

Aqua Channel:

  • PVC drainage profile for perimeter drainage of basements. Designed for drainage of water contained behind Wykamol Cavity Drain Membranes and subsequent diversion to sump.
  • Predrilled with 19 mm holes at 70 mm centres for water ingress.
  • Suitable for use behind DPM to reduce water pressure.
  • Can be fitted with jetting eyes for periodic flushing.

Aqua Drain:

  • 60 mm diameter drainage pipe for perimeter drainage of basements. Designed for drainage of water contained behind Wykamol Cavity Drain Membranes and subsequent diversion to sump.
  • Fully perforated for water ingress. Fitted with continuous geotextile sheath to prevent ingress of particles.
  • Lay below floating floor or screed and DPM. Lay in floorslab channel (w x h), 125 x 75 mm, filled with small grade aggregate.
  • Suitable for use behind DPM to reduce water pressure.
 
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