Damp Proofing and Replastering Systems n BBA certified systems to control rising damp n Plaster and render additives designed for remedial use n Damp proofing systems conforming to BS 6576
www.tritonsystems.co.uk About Triton Systems
Triton has been manufacturing a range of chemical dampcourse and other remedial timber and masonry treatments for nearly four decades. The company also supplies systems and products to meet the requirements of all three methods of structural waterproofing as defined by BS 8102 2009 – and was represented on the technical committee responsible for drafting this standard. Triton is the sole UK distributor of Platon cavity drain membranes manufactured by Isola in Norway and also supplies a range of Isola membranes for use in green roof construction.
Triton’s range of remedial dampcoursing products includes traditional solvent based systems as well as modern microemulsion and “gel” type water based products for more effective injection and penetration into the structure. Triton’s diverse range is able to deal with all types of construction and building material and also includes products suited to thicker walls and structures with voids or cracks.
A network of Triton Approved Contractors have access to the TUG (Triton Users Guarantee) scheme which enables them to offer insurance backed guarantees to their clients following the completion of specialist remedial building works.
Training To support architects, surveyors and contractors, a full programme of training courses has been created including Triton’s own courses on damp and timber treatments and waterproofing using cavity drain membranes, as well as three RIBA approved CPD seminars on basement waterproofing and green/ living roofs. More details can be found at www.tritonsystems.co.uk/training
2 www.tritonsystems.co.uk TRI-GEL n BBA certified rising damp treatment n Fast, clean application n Ready to use, water based gel n No need for electric pump on site n Cartridge gun or compression pump application n Guaranteed effective
A cost effective and guaranteed method of treating rising damp in brick, stone or block walls. Tri-Gel is a water based and water soluble thixotropic gel which diffuses naturally into damp substrates and reacts to form a water repellent silicone resin network. This network is permeable to water vapour which means the walls can “breathe” and dry out naturally. Injected using a cartridge gun or hand operated compression pump, Tri-Gel eliminates the need for electric pumps on site.
Installation: Tri-Gel is injected into 12mm diameter holes, drilled horizontally into the chosen mortar bed at 100 – 120mm centres or at the perp joint, mortar bed junction (brickwork). See below:
Technical Data:
Potassium Methyl Active ingredient : Siliconate Holes should be drilled to within 20 – 40 mm of the far Appearance: Colourless to yellowish gel face of the wall being treated. Treatment can be carried out from one or both sides of the wall as appropriate and PH: 12 – 13 convenient. Cavity walls would normally be treated from May crystallise at low Melting point: both sides. The holes should be filled to within temperature 10 – 20 mm of the front face of the wall and capped with Flash point: None a plug of sand and cement mortar incorporating Trimix 1 or with a DPC wall plug. Spillages should be washed away Vapour pressure: 2.3Kpa @ 20°C with water before they dry. Relative density: 1.17 (15°C) Usage Rates: Viscosity: Thixotropic gel Wall Thickness Litres/5m Litres/10m Solubility: Miscible with water 1 112mm (4 ⁄2") 0.5 1.0 1 litre cartridges or Availability: 225mm (9") 1.0 2.0 5 litre tubs
1 340mm (13 ⁄2") 1.5 3.0 460mm (18") 2.0 4.0
Specification: In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’.
www.tritonsystems.co.uk 3 TRI-CREAM
n Fast, clean installation n No high pressure injection pump required n Virtually odourless, low hazard n Precise dosing n No pump cleaning required between jobs
A unique silicone emulsion cream for injection into brickwork etc. for the control of rising dampness. Tri-Cream can be used in all types of masonry without the use of high pressure equipment. The cream is delivered by hand pressure from a simple displacement pump and injector lance into a series of holes drilled into the mortar course. Migrating rapidly into the masonry Technical Data: pores, the injection cream reverts to a liquid phase and White Mineral Oil, Siloxane polysiloxanes are formed in situ. Active ingredients: and Alkylalkoxysilane Installation: Appearance: White cream Tri-Cream is injected into 12mm diameter holes drilled horizontally in the mortar bed at centres no greater Relative density: 0.86g/cm3 @ 20°C than 120mm. The depth of hole is dependant upon wall Flash point: >100°C thickness – refer to product data sheet. Each hole should be back filled fully with Tri-Cream to within 1cm of the Solubility in water: Fully miscible surface. When treating cavity walls from one side, make 1 litre cartridges Availability: certain that the holes in each leaf are filled. and 5 litre tubs Usage Rates: Wall Thickness Litres/5m Litres/10m
1 112mm (4 ⁄2") 0.5 1.0 TYPICAL DPC INSTALLATION 225mm (9") 1.0 2.0
1 340mm (13 ⁄2") 1.5 3.0 460mm (18") 2.0 4.0 Specification:
In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’.
4 www.tritonsystems.co.uk TRIJECT RAPID TRIJECT 2 n Rapid injection n Organic solvent DPC system n Water based n BBA certified product n Enhanced spread within substrate n Supplied ready to use n Low odour n Highly effective n Dilution stability n Reduced risk of staining An organic solvent DPC liquid designed for injection into walls affected by rising damp. Following injection n Non flammable into pre-drilled holes in either bricks or mortar joints, Triject 2 reacts with water already present to form a A unique water based DPC system which uses novel permanent water repellent coating within the capillaries surfactant technology to match the rapid penetration of the masonry. levels of solvent based systems. Designed to be injected into walls affected by rising damp, Triject Rapid forms a Installation: continuous barrier to the passage of rising moisture by Each injection hole should be pressure injected using a forming a water repellent Silicone resin network within pressure of around 100 p.s.i (700 Kpa) until fluid is seen the capillaries of the substrate. The special formulation to reach the wall surface. See table overleaf for usage allows for faster injection into most substrates, even rates and further information. brick, when compared to traditional water based systems. The Silicone resin network is permeable to water vapour Technical Data: which means that the walls can “breathe” and dry out Active ingredient: Silicone resin naturally. Supplied in concentrate form. Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid Installation: One volume of Triject Rapid should be diluted with nine Boiling point: 160 – 200°C volumes of water. Each injection hole should be pressure Flash point: 40°C injected with diluted Triject Rapid using pressures between 20 and 50 p.s.i (150 – 300 Kpa) until fluid is Autoignition temperature: 230°C seen to reach the surface. See table overleaf for usage Vapour pressure: <10mbar @ 37.8°C rates and further information. Relative density: 0.7775 – 0.785 (15°C) Technical Data: Viscosity: 1.24cS @ 20°C Potassium Methyl Active ingredient : Siliconate Solubility: Insoluble in water Appearance: Colourless liquid Availability: 25 litre containers pH: 14 May crystallise at low Specification: Melting point: temperature In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC Relative density: 1.030 – 1.34 (15°C) System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ Viscosity: 12cS (25°C) Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’.
Solubility: Miscible with water
Availability: 2.5 and 25 litre containers
Specification: In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’.
www.tritonsystems.co.uk 5 TRIJECT 3
n Water based system n BBA certified product n Non flammable, odourless
Triject 3 is supplied in concentrate form. The active ingredient is Potassium Methyl Siliconate.
Installation: One volume of Triject 3 should be diluted with six volumes of water to give 5% concentration. Each injection hole should be pressure injected using a pressure of 20 to 50 p.s.i (150 – 300 Kpa) until fluid is seen to reach the wall surface. See table below for usage rates and further information.
Technical Data:
Potassium Methyl Active ingredient: Siliconate Appearance: Colourless liquid
pH: 12 – 13 May crystallise at low Melting point: temperature Note: Relative density: 1.24 (15°C) When installing Triject Rapid, Triject 2 or Triject 3, allow 10-15% increase in consumption for Viscosity: 6 – 9cS (25°C) constructions such as random stone walls or Solubility: Miscible with water rubble in-fill where fluid loss may occur. Installation of all Triton’s chemical damp proof Availability: 3.6 and 25 litre containers courses should, wherever possible, follow the guidelines laid down in BS 6576:2005 “Code of Usage Rates for Triject Rapid, Practice for diagnosis of rising damp in walls Triject 2 and Triject 3 of buildings and installation of chemical damp-proof courses” and the BWPDA Code of Practice: Wall Thickness Consumption litre/linear metre “The Installation of Remedial Damp-Proof Courses in Masonry Walls”. 1 112mm (4 ⁄2") 1.5 225mm (9") 3.0
1 340mm (13 ⁄2") 4.5 460mm (18") 6.0
Specification: In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’.
6 www.tritonsystems.co.uk TRITON INJECTION MORTAR (T.I.M) Specification: In accordance with NBS Specifications ‘C45 Damp Proof n Prevents rising damp in walls Course Renewal/Insertion 30 Chemical Injection DPC n Especially suitable for thick or random System’ and ‘C45 Damp Proof Course Renewal/ rubble filled walls Inspection 220 Chemical Injection DPC System’. Odourless n Technical Data: n Gives off no toxic vapours Appearance: Grey powder A one component injection mortar designed to stop rising pH: 11, when wet damp in brickwork, blockwork, random rubble filled walls and all types of masonry. T.I.M should be injected into Bulk density: 1300 kg/m3 pre-drilled holes using a hand caulking gun. Very slightly soluble Solubility: in water Triton Injection Mortar is based on Ordinary Portland Cement, selected fine quartz aggregates and active Availability: 25 kg lined paper sacks waterproofing chemicals. It activates due to a chemical reaction between moisture in the structures and Usage Rates for Triton Injection Mortar: waterproofing chemicals in the mortar which forms a Wall Thickness Consumption kg/linear metre crystalline growth that blocks the capillaries, pores and 1 fine cracks in the mortar joints. 112mm (4 ⁄2") 0.6 kg 225mm (9") 1.1 kg
Preparation/Installation: 1 340mm (13 ⁄2") 1.8 kg Holes should be drilled using 19 – 22 mm drill bits at overall spacings of 110mm and at an angle of depression 460mm (18") 2.4 kg of about 30°, finishing in a mortar bed at the level of the proposed DPC. In solid walls up to 460mm thick drilling from one side to the thickness of the wall (and at the 30° Note: angle) should result in a hole terminating 50mm or so Allow 10-15% increase in consumption for from the far side. It may occasionally be advantageous constructions such as random stone walls or to drill from both sides ie random stonework with rubble rubble in-fill where mortar loss may occur. infill or thick walls. Drilling should stop just over half way through the wall, the holes being at staggered centres of 110mm. Prior to application, all holes should be flushed out with water to remove any dust. T.I.M should always be injected into damp holes.
In walls less than 120mm thick, rather than drill holes, the mortar bed should be raked out at the desired level to between one third and one half its depth.
Mix T.I.M at the ratio of two to three parts water by five parts powder by volume. Add the water to the powder. Mix thoroughly until a smooth cream is achieved, using a mechanical whisk if possible. Do not mix more mortar than can be used in 20 minutes.
Using a hand caulking gun, insert the nozzle into the holes to the full depth and backfill slowly, stopping approximately 50mm from the top of each hole. Top up to this level if necessary. Holes should then be plugged with 3:1 washed sharp sand:cement using Trimix 1 Render Additive.
Replastering: Replastering using a salt retardant render additive such as Trimix 1 is essential if hygroscopic salts and residual moisture are to be successfully held back. www.tritonsystems.co.uk 7 TRIMOTIC ELECTRO-OSMOTIC DAMP PROOFING SYSTEM
n Chemical free Trimotic is a chemical-free damp proofing system that n Suitable for virtually any type of wall utilises the principle of Electro-Osmosis. Electro-Osmosis occurs when an electrical potential is applied across a n Eligible for insurance backed guarantees damp porous material which causes a force to be exerted n Minimal running costs on the water which then moves towards the cathode (earth).
WALL WITHOUT PROTECTION ELECTRO-OSMOTIC SYSTEM INSTALLED
The Trimotic system involves inserting platinum coated at a distance of at least two metres away from the titanium wire anodes into the wall at regular intervals. nearest anode. The completed and operational system These anodes (which are joined together by plain then provides the electric potential, which stops the titanium wire) are placed around the building in a ring rising damp and allows the wall to dry out. Removal main-like configuration. One end is connected to a low and replacement of salt contaminated or damaged voltage power supply and the circuit is completed at internal plastering is carried out as usual and to the the other end by an earthing rod (cathode) driven into normal specifications used when replastering after the the ground to a level below that of the anodes and insertion of a chemical damp proof course.
THE THREE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE TRIMOTIC ELECTRO-OSMOTIC SYSTEM
Power unit Anodes Earthing Rods The simple and robust power unit The anodes are supplied spliced The earthing rods complete the plugs into a 13 amp socket. The plug into pure titanium wire. Each anode circuit. The electrical potential connected to the unit’s output lead consists of a titanium wire substrate created by the power unit is between simply fits into a socket fitted to the coated with platinum. The platinum the anodes and earthing rod(s), titanium wire of the installed system. is very resistant to oxidisation and is therefore it is important to achieve a Power delivery from the unit adjusts used to ensure excellent long term good earth contact. automatically to the degree of electrical conductivity into the wall. dampness in the wall thus ensuring the best possible results.
8 www.tritonsystems.co.uk PRINCIPLES OF INSTALLATION
1) Before a Trimotic Electro-Osmotic system can 2) Installation of the anodes can be from the outside be considered a full survey of the property should or the inside of the building, in either case the internal be carried out. Floor levels inside and out, wall rendering will almost certainly need to be removed due construction type(s), floor construction etc., should to salt contamination. If not, at the very least skirting be determined alongside the diagnosis of dampness boards will need to be removed to allow access to the itself. Once rising damp has been correctly diagnosed base of the wall when internal installation is carried out. attention can be turned to the practical considerations of where power units and earth rods can be positioned 3) The anodes are inserted into the wall via holes and what the best route for the installation of the drilled from a mortar bed down at an angle (varying anodes might be. from 10° to 30°) The titanium wire between the anodes is placed into a 20mm chase or groove cut into the mortar bed.
THE PROCESS TYPICALLY PROCEEDS AS FOLLOWS:
a) Cut a groove 20mm deep b) Drill into wall from mortar c) Form the first anode into a d) Run the wire along the wall into mortar bed. bed to at least 1/3 thickness 'J' shape ensuring that all the and push the anode into the of wall. platinized wire will be inside back of the hole. the wall.
e) Pull the wire taught, mark f) Wet the anode holes with g) Point up the groove h) Doorways and other and drill the wall, form the a watering can and then fill containing the titanium wire. openings are bridged using second anode and fit into with a cement and water slurry. plain titanium wire attached the hole. to the anode containing wire using the titanium crimps.
The titanium wire should be considered to be live (although at a very low, safe voltage as far as people and animals are concerned) and should not come into contact with any other metal such as central heating pipes, electrical boxes or wiring etc. Insulating sleeving or tape i) Spurs can be created for j) Place an earth rod into the k) Connect the earth rod and should be used to isolate return walls etc. by joining ground at a lower level than power unit(s) (one power unit vulnerable wire. anode wire using the crimps. the lowest anode. is sufficient for 100 anodes) Warning labels are supplied for A continuous loop of wire is and switch on. attachment to the wire for not required. display in prominent places.
www.tritonsystems.co.uk 9 TRITON RENOVATING PLASTER
n For plastering most traditional background materials during renovations n Particularly suitable following the installation of a new damp proof course
Triton Renovating Plaster is a lightweight, cementitious plaster which has been developed to control dampness passing through plastered walls of old properties. Triton Renovating Plaster is designed to have similar properties to a 1:1:6 cement:lime:sand plastering mortar but with Perlite lightweight aggregate replacing the sand. Man- made fibres are incorporated into the mix to control shrinkage and improve flexural strength.
Installation: Once the old plaster has been removed and the DPC installed, Triton Renovating Plaster is applied before the finishing coat to hold back residual moisture and salts. To be used in accordance with recommendations in BS 5492. Triton Renovating Plaster is compatible with most building materials. The waterproofing additive and Lime content minimises efflorescence and rusting of metal lathing and conduits, at the same time controlling pattern staining and mould growth. TYPICAL DPC INSTALLATION FOR Technical Data: HIGHER EXTERNAL GROUND LEVEL
Composition: Ordinary Portland Cement, expanded Perlite aggregrate, Limestone flour and hydrated Lime Appearance: Grey powder
pH: Highly alkaline
Availability: 25 kg packs
10 www.tritonsystems.co.uk TRIMIX 1 TRI-REND n BBA certified product n Improves workability of mix n Improves workability of mix n Suitable for internal and external use n Delivers water and salt resistance to mix n Delivers water and salt resistance to mix n Suitable for internal and external use A waterproofing, salt inhibiting and plasticizing additive A water and salt resistant additive for cement mortars for sand and cement renders and mortars. Tri-Rend which is designed to improve the workability of the mix improves workability to the mix and, after curing, and, after curing, imparts water repellency and salt imparts water repellency and salt resistance. Tri-Rend resistance. Trimix 1 also reduces the amount of water is recommended for use in mortars used for internal required to provide a workable mix and hence produces cement rendering (replastering) of walls affected by a more dense render. Trimix 1 is suitable for use with rising dampness. mortars and renders for internal and external use but Tri-Rend is an alkali metal soap of aliphatic fatty acids is particularly recommended for use in internal cement dissolved in water. The concentrate is alkaline rendering (replastering) of walls which have received a (about pH11). damp proof course. Installation: Installation: One litre of Tri-Rend should be diluted with water to make One litre of Trimix 1 should be diluted with 25 litres 40 litres. The diluted Tri-Rend should then be used as of water. The diluted Trimix should then be used as gauging water without further dilution. In replastering gauging water without further dilution. In replastering internal walls affected by rising damp, the recommended internal walls affected by rising damp, the recommended specification is for Tri-Rend to be added to the first specification is that Trimix 1 should be added to the (10mm) coat of cement mortar only. This should be first (10mm) coat of cement mortar only. This should be followed by a second coat without the addition of followed by a second coat without the addition of Trimix Tri-Rend which should be applied after the first coat has 1 which should be applied after the first coat has set but set but before it has dried. The finishing coat should be a before it has dried. The finishing coat should be a porous porous lightweight plaster skim applied after the cement lightweight plaster skim applied after the cement render render coats are fully cured. coats are fully cured. Specification: Specification: In accordance with NBS Specification ‘J10 Cementitious In accordance with NBS Specification ‘J10 Cementitious Mortar Tanking/Damp Proofing 120 Cement: Sand Mortar Mortar Tanking/Damp Proofing 120 Cement: Sand Mortar with Proprietary Waterproof Admixture’. with Proprietary Waterproof Admixture’. Technical Data: Technical Data: Appearance: Pale yellow liquid Active ingredient: Potassium Oleate pH: 11 Appearance: Pale blue liquid Boiling point: 102°C pH: 9 May separate at low Melting point: Boiling point: 102°C temperature May separate at low Melting point: Relative density: 1.01 – 1.03 temperature Solubility: Miscible with water Relative density: 0.99 – 1.01 (15°C) Availability: 25 litre containers Solubility: Miscible with water Availability: 5 and 25 litre containers
www.tritonsystems.co.uk 11 Also available from Triton Guarantees Flooring Systems (gas barriers, waterproofing Triton approved contractors have access to TUG and damp control) Insurance Backed Guarantees which are issued for a maximum of 30 years and which cover wall Flood Resilience/Restoration tie replacement, below ground waterproofing and Replacement Cavity Wall Ties damp and timber treatment. The TUG Insurance Protective Coatings, Structural Repair Backed Guarantee provides peace of mind to clients Timber Preservation and Repair by coming into force in the event of the approved contractor ceasing to trade. Green Roof Systems Radon (ground gas) Barrier Systems Triton also issues its own guarantees to cover the performance of Triton products plus the workmanship Concrete Waterproofing – Type A Barrier Protection of the Triton Approved Contractor. These are Concrete Waterproofing – Type B Integral designed for contractors who do not issue their own Concrete Waterproofing – Type C Cavity Drain company guarantees. Triton Guarantees are valid for Condensation Control Systems up to 30 years from date of completion of the works (up to 10 years for below ground waterproofing).
Visit www.tug.uk.com to apply for Triton Approved Contractor status and to download the guarantee application forms.
Triton Systems Units 3 – 5 Crayford Commercial Centre, Greyhound Way, Crayford, Kent DA1 4HF Tel: 01322 318830 Fax: 01322 524017 Email: [email protected]
Triton Chemical Manufacturing Co Ltd trading as Triton Systems
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