b'50 51EXTREME WEATHERIMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FAQs Unconfined membrane and accessories may be vulnerable to excess hydration afterHOW SOON AFTER THE CONCRETEis that Volclay Voltex does not rely on prolonged exposure. Membrane inspection is highly recommended as a precautionaryPOUR CAN VOLCLAY MEMBRANE BEadhesion to the substrate to function as measure before construction is carried out. INSTALLED? a waterproofing membrane, the VoltexIf the membrane is submerged, initiate dewatering as soon as possible. Volclay waterproofing systems can bemembrane bonds with the concrete that isAvoid (or significantly reduce) foot traffic on wet membranes and inform contractors toinstalled to concrete as soon as the formspoured over it.do the same. Use protection such as plywood/plank to spread any traffic load to avoidare removed. There is no seven to 28-day damage/displacement. waiting period. Therefore, the work canWHY DO WE NEED TO USE Liaise with contractors/clients to arrange an assessment of any exposed membrane be completed sooner, and the project canTERMINATION BAR ON SWELLTITE prior to backfill taking place. proceed on time. INSTALTIONS?Ensure no backfill takes place if the membrane has been compromised. Termination bars are an important step of If you are unsure whether or not the has been affected by excess hydration, pleaseCAN VOLCLAY RANGE BE INSTALLED INthe installation and should be used on ALL contact your account manager or the TA team asap. FREEZING TEMPERATURES?below-grade Swelltite applications. Allco Yes. Unlike most peel-in-stick and fluid- Termination Bar has been designed and DISCUSSION POINTS FOR MAIN applied waterproofing membranes, Volclaytested to perform and to adequately seal CONTRACTOR / PROJECT MANAGER range can be installed when temperaturesthe edge of the membrane providing extra are below freezing. This allows work toconfinement pressure where the soil isMake sure substrate meets the necessary conditions for membrane application. proceed in the winter months on time, asusually not as compact. The added pressureCheck when are the steel fixers and concrete pour is scheduled for. scheduled. offered by the bar prevents water fromMake sure to protect exposed laps and discuss the necessary care around it. tracking behind the membrane and stopsKeep an eye on weather forecast in case of extreme weather events. WILL VOLCLAY RANGE WORK IN THEdebris from settling in at the back duringDiscuss dewatering needs and water control on site. HIGH SALINE SOILS OF COASTALbackfill. Backfill requirements must be informed ahead of timeprovide copy of backfillREGIONS? document to main contractor/project manager. Yes. Volclay DS/SWR has been designed toCAN WATERSTOP RX BE USED AROUNDAsk builder to provide BFL (Backfill Floor Level). work in soils with high concentrations ofSLAB AND WALL PENETRATIONS?Review the drain coil and recommend location away from membrane (refer to backfillsalts found in coastal regions. Volclay DS/ Yes. Waterstop RX is a great solution document). SWR is also resistant to other industrialfor sealing around pipes and other chemicals that may be in the soils. Apenetrations. Simply secure Waterstop RX CETCO VOLCLAY ACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES simple test of the groundwater is enougharound the penetration using Cetseal.to indicating whether standard Volclay orVoltexWet concrete substrates (precast panel forms included) Volclay DS/SWR is required. DOES WATERSTOP RX HAVE TO BESwelltitePost applied to concrete substrates (precast panels, masonry walls) REPLACED IF IT RAINS PRIOR TO THECan be installed to uncured concrete. FOR UNDERSLAB APPLICATIONS, DOESCONCRETE PLACEMENT?Weather conditionsinstalled in most weather conditions VOLCLAY REQUIRE A WORKING MUDTypically, Waterstop RX does not need SLAB OR SITE CONCRETE?to be replaced if the product is exposed No. In most cases, Volclay does not requireto water for a short time period prior to a working mud slab or site concrete toconcrete placement. However, the product be installed over. The reason for thisshould not be left submerged and should PLEASE REFER TO ALLCOS CAD LIBRARY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL LIST OF DETAILS AND DOWNLOADABLE FILESPLEASE REFER TO ALLCOS CAD LIBRARY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL LIST OF DETAILS AND DOWNLOADABLE FILES www.allco.co.nzP 09 448 1185 www.allco.co.nzP 09 448 1185'