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Groundwork & Civil Engineering Edition 3 Welcome to the latest edition of our Construction Accessories Catalogue Offering you a vast range of top quality, leading brand, Construction Accessories and supported by our nationwide branch network. We’re part of the SIG group, which has recently linked together its Insulation, Technical Insulation, Fixings, Interiors and Construction Accessories businesses, meaning that you can now source a huge range of products, all from your local SIG Construction Accessories branch, which means a true “One Stop Shop” for specialists. At SIG Construction Accessories we pride ourselves on the service we offer to customers. You can trust us to provide a friendly, professional service and fast, responsive deliveries, locally or nationally. Our dedicated team are available with expert product and application support, including our specialist teams: Waterproofing, Masonry Components, Concrete Repair Centre and Geotechnical Centre, ensuring you get the right products for the right job, on time and within budget. WATERPROOFING The Concrete We have a full range of Waterproofing products featuring the Repair Centre offers major brands within our national network of branches. specialist support with expert product Our Technical Business advice and guidance Development team from one point of can assist you with the contact and access correct specification to the full range to ensure all your of your preferred requirements are fully brands, nationwide. “watertight”. MASONRY COMPONENTS Our Masonry components teams can offer technical advice for Providing the complete geotechnical solution, SIG Geotechnical various design systems including a project management, Centre go beyond system design and product supply. With a take off and design service. We have mobile technical sales department to hand, providing free vast experience in supplying a on-site support and advice, our dedicated comprehensive range of products in-house team are trained to from Wall Ties and Brickwork offer the most cost Reinforcement to Masonry Support effective and high and Windpost Systems, we can performance systems, offer advice on the best solution combined with the option for for your building requirements. free PI cover on eligible designs. Version 3.1 Contents 3 GROUNDWORK ENGINEERING 4-39 GROUTS & ANCHORS 40-61 REINFORCEMENT 62-167 & FORMWORK WATERPROOFING 168-237 PROTECTION MATERIALS 238-249 ACCESSORIES, 250-264 TOOLS & SAFETY CONVERSION CHARTS 265-267 & TABLES 4 Groundwork Engineering Our range of civil engineering products has been used in the industry for many years, providing products for separation, reinforcement, drainage and erosion control used in major civil engineering projects including road, rail and bridges. Gas barrier systems are designed to provide complete protection against the ingress of harmful methane, radon PRODUCTS PAGE and CO gases. Used in conjunction Insulation 5 2 Void Formers 7 with gas resistant DPC, gas barrier Gas Barrier Systems 8 jointing system and gas resistant self Protection Materials 18 adhesive membrane, these systems Polythene DPM 19 Geotextiles 20 offer superior protection and are all Geogrids 22 supplied from leading manufacturers. Gabions 24 Erosion Control 25 Plastic Paving System 27 Cellular Confinement 28 Turfguard 30 Root & Weed Barriers 31 Geocomposite Drainage Layers 33 Liners & Membranes 35 Channel Drainage 36 Screed Isolation 38 Groundwork Engineering 5 Insulation Insuslab SFRC Insulslab SFRC (Steel Fibre Reinforced The steel fibre reinforced concrete provides Concrete) is an innovative high quality, many benefits: patented foundation system that is • Excellent impact strength suitable for use on a wide range of soil • Maximum edge protection types. lnsulslab SFRC is a complete system, • Improved fatigue endurance based on a type of raft foundation which comprises a series of interlocking expanded • A higher level of shrinkage and crack control polystyrene pods, forming a rigid ‘waffle’ • Greater bearing capacity shaped slab. Steel fibre reinforced concrete • S teel fibres do not damage power floats or is poured over the top to form the finished concrete pumps foundation. Simple to Design and Construct The lnsulslab SFRC system is quicker to install, offers excellent thermal performance and General arrangement drawings, i.e. layout significant cost savings when compared to for the foundations, are designed by Insulab traditional methods of foundation production. structural engineers. Our consultants provide The foundation system facilitates easy a plot specific engineering solution in order to compliance to Part L/Section 6 of the Building minimise risk, whilst maximising any potential Regulations, without the need for an additional savings. layer of insulation and screed A Full Service Solution A complete specification and installation support service is available from Insulslab SFRC’s specialist technical team, including engineering, U value calculations and on- site technical support. Information provided includes: General arrangement drawings, structural calculations, U value calculations, Bill of Quantities and Schedule of Materials. Warranties can also be provided if required. 6 Groundwork Engineering Cost Savings Health And Safety This simple foundation solution provides: The system contributes positively to Health & Safety requirements: • T ypical savings of around 25% over a cap on piles foundation or raft replacement • I nsulslab SFRC is safer to install as no trenches are required, eliminating associated risks. • S avings vary depending on depth of trench for beam and block or suspended slabs • M anual handling is minimised throughout construction. • No trenches required • F ewer components helps minimise site traffic. • M inimal excavation, less disruption, reduced waste disposal • L ess risk of injury due to minimal reinforcing requirements. • I ncreased speed of construction/quicker completion times • No heavy blocks to lift. • Reduction in labour costs Certification Insulsab SFRC, using ArcelorMittal Steel Fibres, Thermal Performance and Sustainability is BBA certified (visit www.insuslab.com for full Insulslab SFRC complies with Part L (Section 6 details) and is accepted by the NHBC/LABC and Scotland) Building Regulations when correctly Premier. specified and constructed, providing: ArcelorMittal • T ypical U values of around 0.10-0.13W/m2K, depending on P/A ratio. For a copy of the Best Practice Guide or for a list of Insulslab contacts refer to our website at • Approved constructive detail. www.insulslab.com. • S ignificant contribution to Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM credit scores. • G reater flexibility within the overall design of the thermal envelope. • ‘ Future-proof’ - low U values facilitates further code level upgrades. • R educed waste disposal and minimal site traffic. • L ess intrusive system; perfect for brownfield sites • L ess volume of concrete and steel required. Groundwork Engineering 7 Void Formers PVC Void Formers Re-usable PVC void formers for forming grooves in concrete or nailing to formwork. All supplied in 3m lengths Size 20 x 10 20 x 20 25 x 12 25 x 25 Polystyrene Void Formers Polystyrene Void Formers utilise the low weight/high strength characteristics of expanded polystyrene to provide the designer and contractor with a cost effective method of reducing the deadweight of a variety of structures: • Motorway Bridges • Basement Slabs • Precast beams • Water Treatment works The void formers are either cylindrical, generally moulded or profiled and cut from expanded polystyrene block. The moulded cylinders are available in diameters ranging from 250 to 1050mm and the standard length is 2.4m. By glueing and cutting the profiles can be manufactured to suit engineers’ requirements. 8 Groundwork Engineering Gas Barrier Systems Proofex Total Membrane Reinforced gas membrane designed to protect buildings and their occupants from the effects of methane, radon, carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. Like conventional ground membranes, Proofex Total also acts as a damp-proof membrane to help protect the building against the ingress of moisture from the ground. Proofex 3000MR A high performance self adhesive membrane for resisting methane, radon and CO, and 2 preventing water entering buildings. Proofex 3000MR also provides a vapour and waterproof membrane to water excluding structures and protects concrete from attack by aggressive ground salts. Ancillaries Proofex Total Tape Double-sided butyl tape for sealing of side and end laps and for use in detailing work. Proofex Total Top Hats MDPE sheathing, which encapsulates an aluminium foil layer. Gas Barrier Systems Type Size Proofex Total Membrane 2 x 25m, 2 x 50m Proofex 3000MR 1 x 20m Proofex Total Tape 50mm x 30m Proofex Total Top Hats Groundwork Engineering 9 Bituthene® 8000 A superior performing externally applied waterproofing membrane for basements and substructures. 70m hydrostatic pressure resistance with ultra low moisture transmission rate. Methane, CO and radon gas protection. 2 Suitable for application to damp surfaces and green concrete. Type Roll Size Primer Application Temp Range Bituthene 8000 1 x 20m (20m2) B2 +5 to +35°C Bituthene® MRX Bituthene MRX is a methane, CO and radon gas resistant grade of Bituthene specifically designed 2 to resist the passage of methane, gas in addition to acting as a waterproof membrane protecting building foundations. Type Roll Size Primer Application Temp Range Bituthene MRX 1 x 20m (20m2) B1 +10 to +35°C Visqueen Radon Protection System Independently Accredited by BRE Certification Ltd (Certificate Number 083/01) Visqueen Radon Membrane is an unreinforced polyethylene membrane, suitable for use in the protection of buildings from the ingress of Radon gas. Visqueen Radon Membrane will act as an effective passive radon membrane in most typical applications when installed in accordance with instructions and will also act as a damp proof membrane. For ease of identification on site, the membrane is coloured red. Size: 25 x 4m 10 Groundwork Engineering Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane • S upplied in centre folded sheeting which offers a safe solution for the protection of reduces the risk of cracks in screed buildings against radon, carbon dioxide and • C omplies with relevant codes of practice such low levels of methane gas when installed in as current BRE and CIRIA documentation accordance with the relevant codes of practice. • A lso acts as a damp proof membrane Visqueen Low Permeability Gas Membrane is a • CE Mark to EN 13967 robust co-polymer thermoplastic membrane; for ease of identification on site the membrane is coloured yellow. The membrane is supplied in 4m x 12.5 roll and has a centre fold. It is flexible and is easy to install, and is also suitable for use as a damp proof membrane. Size: 4 x 12.5m • L ow permeability to carbon dioxide, radon and low levels of methane • H igh quality robust Co-Polymer Thermoplastic Membrane Visqueen GX Flexi Hydrocarbon Barrier Visqueen GX Flexi Hydrocarbon Barrier is an enhanced polymer modified flexible membrane designed to comply with current guidance on Hydrocarbons. Manufactured using the latest extrusion technology and drawing on our extensive knowledge and expertise in gas protection, Visqueen has developed a new flexible barrier membrane suitable in brownfield applications that are affected by Hydrocarbons. The product is available in SWS roll format, 1.4m x 50m, and in 2 colours; white to reduce linear expansion in hot weather or grey. Size: 1.4 x 50m • I ndependently tested against various hydrocarbons • H igh puncture, flexibility and tear resistance • Minimal linear expansion • Complies with current codes of practice • Manufactured in the UK • CE Mark to EN 13967