Top Questions of the Week - Week 2
Dealing with various customers on a day to day basis it becomes apparent that the same questions are asked continuously. Twistfix have brought to you our top questions of the week containing information about Damp proofing, prevention of penetrating damp and questions about our full range of products.
WATERPROOF MEMBRANES
Do you have a waterproofing membrane that I can attach timber frame to?
- Yes we have the baseline 8 membrane; you fix the studs to the basement membrane plugs for dry-lining the walls.
What size is the baseline 8 membrane available in?
- The baseline 8 membrane is available in two sizes, 2x20 (40m2) and 2 x 2.4m (48m2).
Can I use the baseline 8 membrane on the floor?
- Yes baseline 8 membrane is suitable for floors.
What is the spacing’s for the membrane fixings?
- You should work from the centre of the membrane outwards and the fixings should be spaced at 600mm centres (400mm centres if studs dictate this) horizontally and vertically.
What type tape do I need to join slim line mesh membrane?
- In order to join slim line mesh membrane you will need the Fibre tape.
LOCAL STOCKISTS
Do you have local stockists in London?
- We do not supply through third parties. All our products are in stock-order direct and we will ship as per your instructions.
DAMP PROOF CREAM
If I purchase Dampcure 380, do I have to buy the nozzle as a separate item?
- No if you order Dampcure 380 one free nozzle is free of charge with each order.
Will these remedial cavity wall ties work on hard Victorian bricks found on houses built around 1905?
- Yes although if the bricks are engineering or semi-engineering you may need a 7mm pilot hole, otherwise you will be ok with a 6mm pilot hole.
EPOXY FLOOR SEAL PAINT
What colour is epoxy floor seal paint?
- Epoxy floor seal paint comes in two finishes, Clear Gloss or Grey Finish.
MASONRY CRACK REPAIR
What depth of slot do I grind out to put the crack stitching tie in?
- In a masonry wall of 102mm the slot should be 30mm, in a masonry wall of 215mm the slot should be 45mm.
Do I have to fill the slot with masonry repair grout?
- No you can recess the grout and then fill the slot with the same coloured mortar to match the rest of your brickwork.
DAMP PROOFING
How much of Brunopel Iwp do I add to my render coat?
- You should mix 1 part Brunopel to 30 Parts water in a 3:1 sand and cement backing coat.
RESIN INJECTION SYSTEMS
Which gun do I use for the Polyester Injection Resin?
- You will need a co-axial resin dispensing gun.
ASPHALT REPAIR KIT
What is the coverage rate of a 25kg tub of pothole repair?
- The coverage is 1m2 x 15mm compacted.