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Membranes and Waterproofing

Prefabricated and applied waterproofing membranes. From EPDM rubber to thermoplastic TPO, from bituminous sheets to bentonite geocomposites: the systems that make structures impermeable to water.

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Ardesia Bituminous Sheet

Bitumen-polymer ardesia sheet (APP or SBS). The definitive waterproofing for flat roofs and timber pitches. Torch-applied, double-layer system, cold flexibility from -5 to -20°C depending on mix.

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EPDM Membrane

EPDM: the synthetic rubber that replaced the torch. Elongation > 300%, durability > 50 years, cold-vulcanised seamless installation. The definitive flat roof membrane.

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Sodium Bentonite

Sodium bentonite GCL geocomposite: the underground waterproofing that heals itself. Hydraulic permeability 1×10⁻¹¹ m/s. Self-healing capacity for cracks up to 2 mm. The only material that uses water against water.

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TPO Membrane

TPO: hot-air welded thermoplastic membrane. SRI > 100 Cool Roof. No plasticisers, 100% recyclable. The white membrane that cuts air conditioning costs and boosts bifacial solar panels.

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