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PAINT 100% sealed – perfectly! 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, Continued page 112 108 HARDWARE AFRICA 2014