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IMPER (Waterproof and Anti-Fracture membrane)

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PROPERTIES

  • Simple 3-step system.
  • The textile membrane serves as a guide, since its thickness corresponds to the thickness needed to achieve fracture resistance.
  • Simply apply with a brush and cut the membrane as needed.
  • The use of fabric and latex offers anti-fracture properties up to 1/8’’.
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI A 118.10, ANSI 118.12.

TECHNICAL DATA

Drying time: 4 hours
Shear strength: 216 psi

AVAILABLE SIZES

16 sq.ft.unit : latex (1.5 L), membrane (6’’ X 32’)
40 sq.ft.unit: latex (4 L), 2 membranes (6’’ X 32’ and 36’’ X 9’)
200 sq.ft. unit: latex (20L), 2 membranes (6’’ X 64’ and 36’’ X 64’)
20 L pail: latex only
200 sq.ft. of membrane: fabric only, 2 membranes (6’’X 64’and 36’’X 64’)

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IMPER WATERPROOF AND ANTI-FRACTURE MEMBRANE

TIPS FROM PROS

Waterproofing and anti-fracture systems are extremely important when installing a ceramic shower, as water infiltration can cause great damage to property, and generate very expensive repair costs. The selected waterproofing system must be equipped with anti-fracture properties in order to compensate for the extra stress put on walls, which can eventually create structure movement. A 1/64’’ crack is sufficient for water to seep into the walls or floors of your home. The IMPER system is designed to give you peace of mind against possible cracks, because it is both waterproof and fracture-resistant.

FABRIC/LATEX COMBINATION

The IMPER waterproofing system has two functions: waterproofing the surface, and offering resistance to cracking. The latex provides waterproofing properties and the fabric provides the elasticity to isolate cracks up to 1/8’’. Stress in a structure can cause cracks in floors and at wall junctions. The use of IMPER will prevent a potential water infiltration problem. Always remember that a crack of only 1/64’’ is sufficient to cause significant water damage. We always recommend installing the fabric and latex on the base of the shower, at the bottom of the shower walls (more or less 8’’ high), at wall junctions, and on the shower curb. The latex can then be used without the membrane on the remaining shower surface.

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