ARDEX Exterior Drainage Systems Pre. 7.23.2021 (1).pdf

ARDEX Exterior Installation Systems + Accessories Dan Costanza December, 2020 Floor Pavers Natural Stone and Porcelain pavers are a type of exterior flooring used widely in building and landscaping for various horizontal applications. • Typically, ¾” up to 3” thick • Common sizes are 12x24, 24”x24...

ARDEX Exterior Installation Systems + Accessories Dan Costanza December, 2020 Floor Pavers Natural Stone and Porcelain pavers are a type of exterior flooring used widely in building and landscaping for various horizontal applications. • Typically, ¾” up to 3” thick • Common sizes are 12x24, 24”x24”, 36”x36” • Various surface textures to reduce slipping • Prices range from $5-$35 per sqft. 12.10.2020 Common Stone Types Bluestone Full Range 12.10.2020 Common Stone Types Quartzite Pavers 12.10.2020 Common Stone Types Sandstone Pavers 12.10.2020 Porcelain Pavers Made from natural ingredients – clay, sand, and feldspar – porcelain is synonymous with strength. It is resistant to scratches and abrasion, has very low water absorption • • • • Resistant to Weathering High Breaking Strength Impervious to Water Some offer Extended Limited Warranties 12.10.2020 Covid-19 has changed the way we use our homes. Today’s homes are now our schools, offices as well as family entertainment spaces. Now more than ever people are choosing to invest in outdoor spaces to increase the size and usable space of their current environments ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior The Market is growing and rapidly changing • • • • Continued expansion into outdoor living spaces Rapid and ongoing increase in 2cm porcelain and natural stone pavers Large format tile is more common in exterior applications Growing request for fast and proven installation systems The Challenge: 1. Most exterior tile and stone installations systems are inadequate and do not address many of the common challenges. 2. Installation products and techniques vary by region and are not always suitable for harsh climates 3. There is limited education in the market that address these concerns ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 Founded in 1989 Corporate HQ in Bickenbach, Germany Inventor of the capillary passive drainage System Market leader in Exterior Tile and Stone Systems Available in 26 Countries ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX TerraMaxx The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers ARDEX Watec ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating, porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Height and level adjustable pedestals ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! Traditional Setting Options ✓ Thin Bed Method ✓ Bonded Mortar Bed ✓ Floating Mortar Bed ✓ Dry Set (sand or gravel) 12.10.2020 Mortar Bedding Options Thin-bed Applications Direct Bond Thinset Mortar For slab on grade, construction where no bending or deflection stresses occur, and a thin-bed installation is desired. The substrate must be within tolerance and able to receive a cementitious adhesive Anti-fracture and waterproofing membranes are optional and often overlooked Movement joints must be incorporated into the system as per TCNA EJ171 12.10.2020 Mortar Bedding Options Bonded Mortar Bed Applications ✓ For areas where leveling, flattening and contouring is required. ✓ Mortar bed thickness from 1/4” up to 2” ✓ When floor flatness is critical such as when pavers that have a single edge dimension greater than 15” ✓ Anti-fracture and waterproofing membranes are optional and often overlooked ✓ Where installations are 100 sqft. or less. 12.10.2020 Mortar Bedding Options Floating Mortar Bed Applications ✓ Mortar bed thickness from 1 1/2” and up ✓ For areas where leveling, flattening and contouring is required. ✓ The use of a slip sheet or cleavage membrane is required to separate the mortar bed and slab. ✓ Anti-fracture and waterproofing membranes can be incorporated ✓ When floor flatness is critical such as when pavers that have a single edge dimension greater than 15” 12.10.2020 2 Types of Mortar Installations Float and Cover ANSI A108.1b Wet Set / Live Set ANSI A108.1a 12.10.2020 Dry-Set Method 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Common Issues related to traditional setting practices: Heaving, compressions and cracking from structural movement 12.10.2020 Thermal Expansion within the Installation Assembly Contraction in Inches 1/8” Average temperature of a covering on a terrace or balcony: screed •Summer - 158⁰ F. •After rain- shower - 68⁰ F. 1/16” Ceramic tile •Difference - 90⁰ F. 3/32” Natural stone A screed expands twice as much as a ceramic tile! 0 1 2 90⁰ Temperature swing / 16‘ 12.10.2020 3 ARDEX Exterior 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior The Trend to Lager Format Tiles Increase the Complexity of the Exterior Tile Installation System 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Share of Joint… 24” x 24” Tile 12” x 12” Tile Share of Joint - 50% Less Joints = Less expansion = Increased risk of cracking, heaving and disbonding Less Joints = Increase mortar drying time and the need for advanced mortars that can cure properly. 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Tile and stone is not considered waterproofing! 12.10.2020 What Happens to the seepage water? 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Obvious Signs of Moisture through capillary action 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Efflorescence 12.10.2020 None of the installation methods previously mentioned: ✓ Manage top side water intrusion from rain and snow melt ✓ Reduce the risk of unsightly efflorescence ✓ Minimizes the risk of heaving and tenting from thermal expansion and freezing standing water ✓ Allows the installation system to dry out evenly without permanent discoloration of the tile and grout 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior If you choose not to manage the water, be prepared to manage the maintenance… 12.10.2020 Why the competition failed… Woven fleece coverings fill with mineral residue Needless Waterproofing and Uncoupling membranes Capillary active drainage mortar wicks water to the surface ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! Capillary Active vs. Capillary Passive Traditional Mortar Ardex A14 Drainage Mortar 12.10.2020 Capillary Active vs. Capillary Passive Capillary Active Water Line 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The Only Single Source, Capillary-Passive Tile and Stone Drainage System 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ARDEX ProDrain Drainage Membrane ARDEX Seam Tape ARDEX ProFin Profiles and Drip Ledges ARDEX ProFin Build-up Plates ARDEX ProDrain Drain Assemblies SX Sealant ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers • Mortar: • ARDEX A 14 Drainage Screed (2” Min. A 14 depth 17-18 lbs. per sqft) • ARDEX X90 (for setting or bond coat) • Grout: ARDEX FL or ARDEX SX Sealant • Substrate: Must be deflection-free and sturdy enough to support the weight of the installation assembly. Intact roofing membrane, screeds, concrete, existing tile, properly pitched decking and CBU • Fall: min. 1 % to max. 2.5 % (1/8” to 5/16” per ft) • Waterproofing: • Over living space – Intact Roofing Membrane (required) • Not over living space - ARDEX SK175 • Paver sizes: •Porcelain Paver - min. 4” x 8” x 3/8” - no max •Natural Stone - min. 6” x 6” x 3/8” - no max •Offset Layout. no restrictions Height of structure including covering: from approx. 2 3/4” to 3 ½” depending on tile or paver thickness ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ARDEX A14 – 50lbs bag mix with 250 lbs. 5:1 Covers 18 sqft at 2” depth 6 – 10 quarts of water per 300lbs Walkable or set tile in 4 hrs. Hydrophobic properties repel water absorption Designed for exterior applications ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Sub-Angular Gravel 1/8” – 3/8” blend No fines (sand or smaller aggregate) No calcareous stones (marble or limestone) Commonly found at local mason yards 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Mix and Place ARDEX A 14 • Set Profiles • Install UD146 • Roll out ARDEX ProDrain 1 Standard Thinset Application 2 Screed and shape ARDEX A 14 3 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers 5 6 4 Allow ARDEX A 14 to dry 4-24hrs Back trowel with ARDEX X90 (1/2”x1/2” trowel) Set tile or paver and grout with ARDEX FL or ARDEX SX Sealant Standard Thinset Application 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers 1 Wet Set Application • Set Profiles & Perimeter details • Roll out ARDEX ProDrain 2 Mix ARDEX A 14 with aggregate 3 Place mixed A14 and screed flat (approximately 1/4” above desired compressed height) 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers 5 4 Wet Set Application Burn and back trowel with Set Stone or Paver into wet ARDEX X90 (1/4”x1/4” trowel) ARDEX A 14 and set into final position 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Benefits: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Reduces likelihood of efflorescence Can accept a wide range of tile, paver and natural stone sizes Can accommodate build-up to meet thresholds Allows grout joint between tiles Shortens drying times after rainfall Allows fast drainage of water Size: Roll = 39” x 32’ x 5/16” (1m x 10m x 8mm) 108 sqft per roll ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers ARDEX Exterior Motivated by12.10.2020 Solutions! ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX Seam Tape ARDEX ProFin Profiles and Drip Ledges ARDEX ProFin Build-up Plates ARDEX ProDrain Drain Assemblies ARDEX ProDrain Sealant 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers • Mortar: ARDEX X32 • Grout: ARDEX SX Sealant or open joint • Substrate: Must be deflection-free, and within 1/8” in 10’. Intact roofing membrane, Screeds, Concrete, existing tile, Properly pitched decking and CBU • Fall: min. 1 % to max. 2.5 % • Waterproofing: • Over living space – Intact Roofing Membrane (required) • Not over living spaces - ARDEX SK175 • Paver sizes: Must be approved by the manufacture to be used in a pedestal application •Porcelain Paver min. 4” x 8” x ¾” •Natural Stone min. 6” x 6” x 1 ¼” •Offset Layout. no restrictions • Height of structure including covering: Approximately. 1” to 2” depending stone or paver thickness ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers ARDEX X32 for Mortar Pedestals ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Apply mortar pedestals (minimum 3/16” and maximum 5/8”) at a distance not exceeding 8” 12” Ensuring all four corners of the tiles are fully supported. 6” 56% Mortar Coverage 6” 12” Do not allow mortar to span the grout joint and connect two pavers For pavers 24” or greater additional pedestals are required 8” 8” 44% Mortar Coverage 24” 24” 12” ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 24” ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Roll out ARDEX ProDrain 1 ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! Set mortar pedestals with ARDEX X32 2 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Burn and flat trowel with ARDEX X32 3 For closed joints complete with ARDEX SX Sealant Place Stone or Porcelain Paver 4 ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 5 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Benefits: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fast, easy and economical installation of 2 and 3cm porcelain and natural stone Low profile installation system - 1” to 2” finished height Reduces likelihood of efflorescence 2 options for grout! SX Sealant or joints can be left open Shortens drying times after rainfall Size: Roll = 39” x 32’ x 5/16” (1m x 10m x 8mm) 108 sqft per roll ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX TerraMaxx The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Profiles ProFin UP 350-362 (V series) When existing waterproofing or drip ledge is intact ProFin UP 309-342 Existing ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! When you can mechanically fasten profiles without penetrating waterproofing layer 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX TerraMaxx The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Drain Profiles and Riser Plates for the UP Series 3 ProFin Profiles 3 ProFin Build-up Plates ProFin Build –Up Plates ProFin Drain Profile 12 Configurations ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX TerraMaxx The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Drainage system with Mortar Pedestals for 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Profiles are available in two colors: • Anthracite • Aluminum ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX ProDrain ARDEX TerraMaxx The capillary passive surface drainage system for solid laying porcelain and natural stone tiles and pavers Laying system for point-fixing 2-3cm natural stone and porcelain pavers Drain and Drain Assemblies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! ProDrain Drainage mat ProDrain perforated angle bracket ProDrain SL water-stop ProDrain drain grate ProDrain dirt trap ProDrain double foot slider 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! Technical Videos Profiles, Flashing and Waterproofing ProDrain and TerraMaxx ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system ARDEX Exterior Motivated by12.10.2020 Solutions! ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system ▪ The only capillary passive thin-layer drainage system ▪ Ensures the prevention of frost damage and efflorescence caused by accumulated water ▪ Considerably speeds up the drying of the tile and structure. ARDEX KP+ Low Profile Drainage System 7 3 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 1 ARDEX Watec 150 Drainage ARDEX SK175 ARDEX SK 175 Seam Tape ARDEX ProFin 21 ARDEX ProFin Drain Gutter ARDEX X90 or X32 ARDEX FL / ARDEX SX 6 4 2 3 5 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Standard thickness tile ARDEX X90 Mortar Built in reinforcing mesh ARDEX Watec 150 Drainage Membrane ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Properly Sloped Substrate with Intact Roofing Membrane by other (optional for above living Set profiles, place ARDEX UD 146 Perimeter Strips and set ARDEX Watec 150 Drainage Membrane in Place Connect ARDEX Watec Sheets with ARDEX UD158 Seam reinforcement Mesh Strip space) ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Set Tile with ARDEX X90 ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Grouting with ARDEX SX Sealant ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system • Mortar: ARDEX X90 or ARDEX X32 • Grout: use ARDEX SX Sealant or ARDEX FL Grout • Substrate requirements: Must be deflection-free, and within 1/8” in 10’ Intact roofing membrane, Screeds, existing tile. properly pitched wood decking and CBU • Fall: min. 1 % to max. 2.5 % • Waterproofing: • Over living space – Intact Roofing Membrane (required) • Not over living spaces - ARDEX SK175 • Covering sizes: • For ARDEX FL Grout •Stone and Tile min. 6” x 6” x 3/8”, max. 16” x 16” x 3/8 •For offset layouts or bigger tile, we recommend ARDEX SX Sealant for grouting • Height of structure including covering: from approx. 7/8” ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 12.10.2020 ARDEX Watec Unique, thin layer, capillary passive, floating porcelain and natural stone drainage installation system Benefits: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Low profile and universal drainage solutions for standard thickness tile and stone Floating system to accommodate various types of existing waterproofing membranes Reduces likelihood of efflorescence Can be installed over properly pitched concrete, existing tile, wood or CBU Can be hard grouted with ARDEX FL or soft grouted with ARDEX SX Size: Sheets – 39” x 78” x 5/16” (1m x 2m x 9mm) 21.5 sqft. ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Height and level adjustable pedestals ARDEX Exterior Motivated by12.10.2020 Solutions! ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Height and level adjustable pedestals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ARDEX SK175 Waterproofing (optional*) ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal ARDEX ProFin KL series edge profiles ARDEX SK Mesh inside and outside corners ARDEX ProDrain *For above living space, an intact roofing membrane is required by other. 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Height and level adjustable pedestals Size Product TerraMaxx TSL height adapter 80 mm Size 3 1/8” S TerraMaxx TSL-S 36/43 mm 1 3/8” 1 5/8” M TerraMaxx TSL-M 43/60 mm 1 5/8” 2 3/8” L TerraMaxx TSL-L 58/75 mm 2 ¼” 2 7/8” XL TerraMaxx TSL-XL 75/120 mm 2 7/8” 4 ¾” S M L 12.10.2020 XL S ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Height and level adjustable pedestals Rubber protection mat for impact sound reduction and protecting waterproofing layer Adjustable height and incline aluminum profile Spacers protects subsequent Components before mechanical Damage through the covering plates Cross Joint Attachment for 3/16” spacing 12.10.2020 ARDEX TerraMaxx TSL Pedestal Height and level adjustable pedestals Advantages • • • • Leveling Head up to 9% Fall Continuously adjustable 1 3/8” to 7 7/8” Easy to Install – pedestals come preassembled Integrated noise reduction pads 12.10.2020 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Motivated by Solutions! Technical Videos ARDEX Watec and Pedestal Market and Channel Strategy New and Existing Target Accounts Leverage Robust Field Support Technical Training Gain Market Dominance Objective: To utilize our relationships within our new and existing distribution network to gain market dominance within the exterior Tile and Stone Installation segment Tile Installers Stone and Mason 12.10.2020 ARDEX Exterior Installation Systems + Accessories Thank you!