Westown: New City of the West – A model of Catalytic Greenfields Development
Malthoid 2 PLY & 3 PLY – Is an asphaltic waterproofing membrane with a fibre felt carrier and ideal for damp-proof coursing in brickwork
(DPC): High resistance to puncture, self healing and easy to apply.
flexothane 27 – Hybrid construction sealant that offers moisture and oxidation resistance. Provides good adhesion to cementitious and steel substrates.
flexothane G – Elastomeric polyurethane joint sealant.Ideal for sealing expansion joints, stress relief joints and movement joints in building and other civil engineering structures.
Product used:
PROJECT LOCATION
Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal.
SIZE OF PROJECT
2 000-Hectare urban development
Innovation is a cornerstone of Westown’s success.
From structural engineering to surface finishes, the development incorporates cutting-edge construction materials, technologies, and methods to ensure durability, efficiency, and adaptability.
a.b.e.® supplied a suite of high-performance waterproofing solutions:
Malthoid 2 PLY – Is an asphaltic waterproofing membrane with a fibre felt carrier and ideal for damp-proof coursing in brickwork
(DPC): High resistance to puncture, self healing and easy to apply.
Malthoid 3 PLY – Can be used under roof slates and tiles and damp-proof coursing under floor screeds.
flexothane 27 – Hybrid construction sealant that offers moisture and oxidation resistance. Provides good adhesion to cementitious and steel substrates.
flexothane G – Elastomeric polyurethane joint sealant.Ideal for sealing expansion joints, stress relief joints and movement joints in building and other civil engineering structures.
brixeal – A bitumen emulsion waterproofer used for waterproofing the faces of concrete beams and pillars where they come into contact with exterior brickwork.
super laykold® tape – A bitumen aluminium self-adhesive waterproofing tape. Seals and repairs leaky, galvanised roof sheeting, holes and overlaps, valley gutters, downpipes, roof screws, pipe vents, ridging and capping.
OTHER PRODUCTS USED
(See under concrete works)
PROJECT START & END DATES
2023
a.b.e.® Distributor
Stefanutti Stocks Coastal – Main Contractor
SPECIALIST APPLICATOR
Darryl Laycock