How to waterproof your foundation
ARCABASE foundation waterproofer renders a waterproof barrier that will prevent water from entering your home.
An environmentally friendly waterproofing product ARCABASE FOUNDATION WATERPROOFER is a thick malleable coating based on an alveolar structure bitumen emulsion.
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Advantages:
- Excellent adhesion
- Waterproofs and protects foundations, below grade walls, planter boxes, vats, tanks, basins
- When dry will form a black film which is waterproof and resistant to corrosion
- Durable waterproofing performance
- Insoluble in water once dry
- Will treat and protect wood and metal (wharfs, roofs, pontoons, quays)
- You can apply insulation panels over ARCABASE.
- Protects the substrate from dry and wet rot.
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Uses Include:
Waterproofs:
- Concrete block,
- All cement and masonry surfaces,
- Brick
As well as all masonry surfaces, ARCABASE can be used to treat and protect:
- Wood and metal : wharfs, pontoons, quays
- Below grade walls
- Planter boxes
- Vats, tanks, water basins
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Coverage:
Waterproof Foundations and below-grade walls :
0.5 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to;: 5m²
30kg will cover up to : 60m²
Waterproof Wood and metal :
0.9 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 5.5m²
30kg will cover up to: 33m²
Waterproof Roofs :
1.5 à 2 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 3.3m²
30kg will cover up to: 20m²
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Colour:
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Pack Sizes:
- 2 pack sizes available: 5kg and 30kg
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Complementary Products:
ARCASTOP stops water leaks instantly. Use Arcastop to put an instant stop to major leaks and prepare the surface prior to applying a waterproofing membrane. Curing time: 5 minutes
ARCAFLEX treats cracks or joints which are too large to fill and reinforce with Arcacem S2 and Arcafibre (more than 3mm). Arcaflex fills joints and repairs large cracks in horizontal and vertical surfaces.
ARCACEM is a cementitous waterproofing system designed to protect and waterproof cement and fresh mortar surfaces - particularly suited for waterproofing basements and underground water tanks.
ARCACEM S2 is ideal for waterproofing bathrooms, showers, balconies, terraces, swimming pools, etc. before laying ceramic tile finishes.
Waterproof foundations, black flexible film waterproofs below grade cement block, masonry , concrete
Instructions for use
ARCABASE FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING
Arcabase is a high quality, environmentally friendly waterproofing product designed to waterproof and protect foundations and below-grade walls.
It will also be effective in waterproofing planter boxes, vats, tanks and basins.
ARCABASE also treats and protects wood and metal substrates on roofs, quays, jetties and pontoons.
Application Conditions
Do not apply in temperatures lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C. Avoid application in direct sun and/or strong wind and/or rain.
Product Preparation
Mix well before applying.
Apply a primer coat of ARCABASE diluted with 5 to 50 % water (depending on the porosity of the substrate).
Surface Preparation
Surfaces to be coated must be dry, clean, sound, and free from all contamination including loose particles, dirt and dust. Concrete and masonry should be wet down before applying ARCABASE in thin coats.
Application
Using a trowel or brush, apply one or more coats of ARCABASE. Always apply in thin coats.
We recommend that you cover ARCABASE with a foundation waterproofing membrane to protect the coating against penetration of sand and pebbles or small stones.
Storage
Will keep 1 year in original unopened packaging
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Coverage:
Waterproof Foundations and below-grade walls :
0.5 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to;: 5m²
30kg will cover up to : 60m²
Waterproof Wood and metal :
0.9 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 5.5m²
30kg will cover up to: 33m²
Waterproof Roofs :
1.5 à 2 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 3.3m²
30kg will cover up to: 20m²
Drying time
2 to 5 hours
Clean Up
White spirit
Arcabase Foundation Waterproofer Coverage:
Waterproof Foundations and below-grade walls :
0.5 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to;: 5m²
30kg will cover up to : 60m²
Waterproof Wood and metal :
0.9 à 1.5 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 5.5m²
30kg will cover up to: 33m²
Waterproof Roofs :
1.5 à 2 kg/m2.
5kg will cover up to: 3.3m²
30kg will cover up to: 20m²
