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Fradiflex® metal water stop or PVC waterbar?
Fradiflex® vs. PVC waterstop, © www.maxfrank.com
The sealing of the construction joint between floor slab and wall can be done for example with a metal water stop or with PVC waterbar. The simplest and safest solution is the one with coated metal water stop.
We have compared the advantages and disadvantages for you:
Fradiflex® metal water stop
- Short installation time (2 min/m)
- No kicker required
(30 mm installation depth) - Safe labyrinth and adhesive seal
- Fast bonding (lap joints)
- No formwork costs
- No additional fixing required
PVC waterbar
- Long installation time (15 min/m)
- Kicker required
- Only labyrinth seal
- Welding necessary (lap joints)
- Formwork costs
- Fixing required for the second pour
Reasons for Fradiflex® water stop:
- High quality
- Easy to use
- Low labour costs
Reasons against PVC waterbar?
- Longer construction process
- Complex installation
- High labour costs
See the quality of Fradiflex® with your own eyes – request a free product sample!
Call us or request by email:
Customer Service +49 9427 189-320 or cstmrsrvcmxfrnkcm
We are looking forward to your enquiry.
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