Applicator Pro Seal QLD
Sector Education
Products
- Proofex Torchseal A800
- Proofex Sheetdrain 81
- Proofex Protection Board PP
- Primer 24
THE PROJECT
Hillcrest Christian College, in Queensland, embarked on a significant expansion involving a new multi-level arts and classroom facility. Built into sub-level terrain, the project faced a high risk of water ingress due to the region’s annual rainfall and the persistent moisture in the site’s soil.
"We needed a waterproofing system capable of handling constant wet conditions,” says Eric Repetto, Fosroc’s Queensland Specification Manager.
THE SOLUTION
Fosroc specified a comprehensive waterproofing system, following the application of Primer 24 to prepare the concrete and masonry substrates, featuring:
- Proofex Torchseal A800: A high-performance, SBS-modified bituminous torch-applied membrane.
- Reinforced with a high tensile polyester carrier for excellent dimensional stability
- High resistance to hydrostatic pressure
- Heat-welded overlaps create a fully bonded, seamless barrier
- Suitable for below-ground walls and slabs
- Service temperature range: -15°C to +100°C
- Proofex Sheetdrain 81: A cuspated high-density polyethylene drainage sheet bonded to a non-woven geotextile filter fabric.
- Facilitates controlled water movement away from waterproofed structures
- High compressive strength to withstand backfill loads
- Acts as a protection layer to prevent damage to the membrane
- Reduces hydrostatic pressure against retaining walls
- Proofex Protection Board PP: A rigid polypropylene protection layer.
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Protects the membrane during backfilling
- Chemically inert and resistant to water, alkalis, and chemicals in soils
The Benefits
Fosroc’s waterproofing system provided the environment-specific protection for Hillcrest Christian College’s sub-structure including:
- A proven waterproofing barrier for sub-grade applications
- Ability to withstand hydrostatic pressures in high-moisture environments
- A robust protection against mechanical damage during backfilling
- Reduces water pressure on structural walls
- Long-term durability and low maintenance
- Ongoing support by Fosroc’s technical team
Confirming the exceptional outcome achieved, Eric says: “Torchseal A800 gave the team confidence in achieving a durable, watertight solution, even in extreme Queensland conditions.”
