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100% sealed
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Hardware Africa investigates the leading waterproofing
products available to South Africa’s retailers. Below follows a
comprehensive guide of the products for retailers to stock.
a.b.e. CONSTRUCTION
CHEMICALS
a.b.e Construction Chemicals, part of the
Chryso group, has been involved in supplying
waterproofing materials to the South African
construction industry for over 80 years and
are distributers for ‘Index’, the leading Italian
manufacturer of high quality membranes. a.b.e
has distributed in excess of 17 700 000m2 or
2 000 000 claim free rolls since the inception
of the distribution of Index products by a.b.e
Construction Chemicals in 1996. In addition to
its Index bitumen membranes, the company
also offers the market a comprehensive range
of polyurethane, cementitious and acrylic
waterproofing systems that are able to solve
the most difficult site demands. The company,
in addition to marketing a comprehensive
range of waterproofing solutions, also offers
compliance to the approved specification.
HYDROPROOF
Economical, water-based acrylic waterproofing
solutions to sites in the sealants, general
• The procurement of sufficient materials to
construction and flooring segments. The
meet the needs of the project are on hand
to be used with abe membrane. For
combined reputations and expertise of Chryso,
for the duration of the project, ensuring
waterproofing all types of stable flashings,
a.b.e and Index allows it to service the South
the continuous flow of the waterproofing
parapet walls and sealing of joints, laps and
installation from start to finish.
roof screws on corrugated roofs and gutters.
African market without reservation with the
following, though not limited to, services:
• Providing external consultants at no
• A superior insurance backed warranty
is offered by Index Spa Italy on all Index
SUPER LAYCRYL
additional cost to the professional to
membranes specified for the waterproofing
abe super laycryl is a highly flexible liquid
assist in the design and detailing at the
of this project. The Index insurance backed
applied emulsion reinforced with abe
drawing/planning stage and liaising with
warranty is effective for a period of 10 years
membrane to provide an in situ, seamless
the waterproofing contractor regarding the
from completion of the installation of the
professional waterproofing system.
design detail.
waterproofing membranes following an
• Providing regular site inspections to ensure
inspection by a.b.e Construction Chemicals.
abe® super laycryl is recommended
for all types of flashings, parapet walls,
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