Waterproofing Systems for

Foundations and Substructures

Henkel Polybit
Innovativeness and Solution providing in the heart
of corporate culture

Henkel was founded in 1876 in Germany by Fritz Henkel and since then
has developed into global company with more than 50,000 employees
and leading role in different industries. In the essence of Henkel business
is constant investment in research, product development and applications
technology in order to provide the best solutions in the market.

Henkel is the world’s market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treat-
ments. An integral part of the Adhesive Technologies business sector is the Henkel Building Systems department. With
our core categories – Tiling, Flooring, Waterproofing and Thermal Insulation – we provide an internationally acclaimed
range of specialized products and system solutions to meet the needs of the construction industry and professional crafts-
men. Our long-term experience, extensive know-how, highly innovative technologies and products help our customers to
be more successful and efficient, while preserving the Earth’s natural resources.

Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd. is one of the leading manufactur-

ers of water proofing products and construction chemicals rep-
resented in the whole Gulf region with regional offices in U.A.E.,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Our manufacturing facilities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt allow us to work hand in hand with leading consultants,
architects and construction authorities in the GCC region catering to the varied needs of the construction industry.

Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange, Dubai – UAE Palm Island, Dubai – UAE

Burj Al Arab, Dubai – UAE

Jebel Ali STP Plant, Dubai – UAE
WATERTITE – state-of-the-art waterproofing
membrane system

WATERTITE system is cutting edge proofing products. WATERTITE

technology solution for water- system, with many benefits, en-
proofing. It is derived from the sures the safest and most effi-
vast experience that Polybit has cient waterproofing of objects.
concerning production and development of bitumi- Fields of application that WATERTITE systems covers
nous waterproofing membranes and other water- are foundations and substructures.

WATERTITE key features:

• Higher waterproofing protection

WATERTITE waterproofing membrane system always contain a two layers of membranes that
allows a better waterproofing & protection. This way, WATERTITE system significantly reduces
the leakage probabilities in comparison to the standard waterproofing systems, which causes
possible mistakes on the installation process and thus affecting water tightness.

• Higher impact resistance

Unique technology of waterproofing membrane that has protection properties excludes
necessity of using protection boards and provides even higher impact protection comparing
to standard protection boards.

Maximising value for all

WATERTITE system saves time and money for both Clients and Contractors. It provides easier and faster
application comparing to standard self adhesive membranes application process, allowing time saving of up to
30%. Saving is maximised in case when 2 layers of membrane and protection board are requested
because WATERTITE system removes necessity of protection board layer. However, time saving
exists even when 1 layer of membrane and 1 layer of protection board is specified because ap-
plication of protection membrane on base membrane is much easier and more convenient than faster application

application of protection board.

Palm Jumeirah Access Road, Dubai – UAE Meydan, Dubai –UAE

New Garhoud Bridge, Dubai – UAE

Dubai Metro, Dubai – UAE
 foundation waterproofing
bitumen membrane system
for structures >5m depth
Deep underground structures with high water table are highly susceptible to water leakages in spite of using the best
possible waterproofing systems due to the high complexities involved in such structures.

WATERTITE T5000 is a multiple layer waterproofing system

which is designed to provide a high level of protection in deep
structures subjected to high hydrostatic pressures. The first two
layers comprises of a 3mm thick SBS modified bituminous
torch applied membranes, where the 1st layer is laid loose on
the structure in order to keep the system independent of the
structural movement followed by the fully bonded 2nd layer
SA35
which is placed at 50% staggered overlaps over the 1st layer to
provide a complete seal against water penetration.
The waterproofing membranes are protected with a 3.5mm thick
self-adhering membrane which is surfaced with a tough 400gsm
4
polypropylene fleece.
This layer also functions as the 3rd layer of waterproofing along
with providing the protection against external damages. The
polypropylene fleece bonds completely with the concrete when 3

the RCC raft is casted to become a part of the concrete structure 2

1
thus preventing the lateral movement of water, should there be
any leakage post construction.
TS15

Area of Application
TE30 - 2st layer
• Foundations & basements of high rise towers and
large developments
• Structures under high hydrostatic pressure TE30 - 1st layer
• Tunnels & underpasses
Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 9.5
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >2000
Puncture Resistance, N >3000
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 7 self healing
 foundation waterproofing
PVC membrane system
for structures >5m depth
High rise towers or large developments which are designed with deep underground basements together with high water
table requires to be waterproofed with a suitable and highly efficient waterproofing system. The waterproofing system
requires to comply with a lot of complexities as encountered in such types of structures.

WATERTITE P5000 Waterproofing system is designed to

provide a highly efficient and leak proof system for deep
foundations and basements subjected to high hydrostatic
load pressures. The multilayer system comprises of a 2mm thick
PVC sheet membrane which is loose laid onto the blinding
concrete thus making it independent of the structural movement. SA35
A 3.5mm thick self-adhering bituminous membrane with a
tough 400gsm polypropylene fleece is laid on top of the PVC SP2000
membrane which functions to provide a protection to the
PVC membrane, together with providing a second layer of
4
waterproofing protection. 2
3
The polypropylene fleece bonds completely with the RCC
concrete slab poured over it, thus making it a part of the concrete
structure. Should there be a leakage post construction, it 5

becomes easy to identify the point of leak and rectify it. 1

TS15

Polystop

Area of Application
• Foundations & basements of high rise towers and Geotextile Fleece
large developments.
• Structures under high hydrostatic pressure
• Tunnels & underpasses
Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 5.5
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >1800
Tear strength, N >1000
Puncture Resistance, N >2800
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 7 self healing
 foundation waterproofing
polyurea based system
for structures >5m depth
Waterproofing of deep underground structures exposed to high hydrostatic pressure is quite challenging as it has to
address various complex issues, the most important of all is to provide a complete barrier to the high water pressure
encountered in such depths.

WATERTITE PR5000 waterproofing system is a seamless

waterproofing system totally devoid of any joints or laps which
in major cases are the sources of water penetration. The system
comprises of a 2mm thick spray applied fast setting coating
based on Polyurea technology, which on curing forms a very
tough yet flexible waterproofing layer.
A 3.5mm thick self-adhering bituminous membrane surfaced
SA35
with a tough 400gsm polypropylene fleece is applied on top
of the waterproofing coating. This membrane functions as the PR20
secondary layer of waterproofing, as well as protecting the
underlying coating from external damages. The polypropylene 3
fleece bonds completely with the concrete when the RCC raft is 1

casted to become a part of the concrete structure thus preventing

the lateral movement of water, should there be any leakage post 2
construction.
Being a liquid based coating, it is ensured that even the minutest
of critical details are properly sealed and protected from water
penetration, ensuring a complete water tight seal all around the
structure.

TS15
Area of Application
• Foundations & basements of high rise towers and
large developments
• Structures under high hydrostatic pressure
• Tunnels & underpasses
Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 5.5
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >1200
Tear strength, N >900
Puncture Resistance, N >2200
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 7
Crack bridging ability, mm 3
 foundation waterproofing
bitumen membrane system for structures
<5m depth with high water table
Underground buried structures which are lying upto a depth of 5 m in a high water table area, are subjected to a cer-
tain level of hydrostatic pressure, which may not impart great stress on the structure but do require a properly designed
waterproofing protection and barrier system to prevent the ingress of water into the structure.

WATERTITE T4000 is a simplified yet highly efficient

waterproofing tanking system designed for such structures. The
system is a 2 layer waterproofing system based on torch applied
technology. The first and base layer is a 4mm thick SBS polymer
modified bituminous sheet membrane either fully bonded on the 4 Bitumastic
concrete or can be laid loose to stay independent of structural
movement in areas of possible settlement.
The secondary membrane is a 3.5mm thick self-adhering
modified bitumen membrane which is placed at 50% staggered
overlaps over the previous layer.
This membrane is surfaced with a tough 400gsm polypropylene
fleece, which functions to provide protection to the waterproofing 3
membrane against external mechanical damage together with
2
bonding with the RCC raft so that the system becomes a part of 1
the concrete. This membrane also behaves as a second layer of
waterproofing.
SA35

Polyprime SB
Area of Application (Optional if 1st layer is fully bonded)
• Foundations and basements of structures which are TE40
<5m deep which have a high water table
• Bridge piers, underpasses
• Water retaining structures
• Sub-stations & manholes Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 7.5
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >1400
Tear strength, N >700
Puncture Resistance, N 2000
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 7 self healing
 foundation waterproofing
self adhesive membrane system for structures
<5m depth with high water table
Foundations and basements of buildings or developments which are lying upto a depth of 5m with a certain level of
exposure to hydrostatic pressure, requires an easy to apply and at the same time an highly effective water tight tanking
system to prevent the ingress of water into the concrete structure.

WATERTITE S4000 is a highly efficient 3 layer waterproofing

system based on self-adhesive technology. The first two
layers incorporates a 1.6mm thick bituminous membrane
surfaced with a white cross laminated HDPE film. The 1st layer is
laid loose on the structure in order to keep the system 4
Bitumastic
independent of the structural movement followed by the fully
bonded 2nd layer which is placed at 50% staggered overlaps
over the 1st layer to provide a complete seal against water
penetration.
The waterproofing membranes are protected with a 3.5mm
thick membrane which is surfaced with a tough 400gsm
polypropylene fleece. This layer also functions as the 3rd layer
of waterproofing along with providing the protection against 3
2
1
external damages.
The polypropylene fleece bonds completely with the concrete
when the RCC raft is casted to become a part of the concrete
structure thus preventing the lateral movement of water should
there be any leakage post construction.

Area of Application
SA35
• Foundations and basements of structures which are
<5m deep which have a high water table
SA15 -1st layer
• Bridge piers, underpasses, manholes,
• Water retaining structures SA15 - 2nd layer
• Sub-stations & manholes

Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 6.7
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >1200
Tear strength, N >900
Puncture Resistance, N >2000
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 7 self healing
 foundation waterproofing
self adhesive membrane system for structures
<2m depth with high water table
Shallow structures which are occasionally subjected to hydrostatic pressure due to the rise in the ground water table
requires a waterproofing system which is simple and easy to apply and at the same time be highly effective to prevent
the penetration of water into the structure.

WATERTITE S3000 self-adhering waterproofing system

comprising of a 2 layer application is designed for such
structures. The first and base waterproofing layer is a 1.6mm
thick self-adhering cross laminated bituminous membrane. The
secondary membrane is a 3.5mm thick self-adhering bitumen 4
Bitumastic
membrane which is placed at 50% staggered overlaps
over the previous layer.
This membrane is surfaced with a tough 400gsm polypropylene
fleece, and provide protection to the waterproofing membrane
against external mechanical damage together with bonding
with the RCC raft so that the system becomes a part of the
concrete. This membrane also functions as a second layer of
waterproofing.
3
2
1

Area of Application Polyprime SB

• Foundations and footings of which are <2m deep
with high water table SA16
• Manholes, box culverts, bridge piers
• Foundation of water retaining structures SA35
• Bridge piers

Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 5.1
Tensile strength, N/5 cm >1000
Tear strength, N >500
Puncture Resistance, N >1800
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 5 self healing
 foundation damp proofing
self adhesive membrane system
for structures <2m depth
Buried concrete structures are continuously exposed to rising ground moisture together with chlorides and sulphates in
the soil. Protection of such structures from the ingress of moisture is an absolute necessity to prevent damage to concrete
and embedded steel and long life sustenance of the structure.

WATERTITE S1000 damp proofing and moisture barrier

protection system comprises of a 1mm thick preformed self-
adhering bitumen sheet membrane, followed by a 3.2mm thick
asphalt impregnated protection board. The preformed
membrane is designed to provide a uniform protection to the
3 Bitumastic
concrete structure and completely sealing all minor pinholes and
cracks on the concrete surface.

2
1

SA10 BB30

Area of Application
• Shallow footings and foundations in low lying water
table areas

Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 4.2
Water vapour transmission, g/24 h <1
Crack bridging ability, mm 1
Chloride & Sulphate Resistance Resistant
Puncture Resistance, N 150
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 1 self healing
 foundation damp proofing
SBS bitumen coating system
for structures <2m depth
Shallow footings and foundations are continuously exposed to the ingress of moisture. Together with presence of cor-
rosive soil chemicals like chlorides and sulphates, moisture penetrating through the capillaries and cracks in concrete
surfaces causes great damages to the embedded reinforcement in addition to destroying the building aesthetics due to
rising dampness.

WATERTITE R1000 damp proofing system comprises of a

1.5mm thick high build seamless rubberized bitumen coating
as the damp proofing layer followed by a 3.2mm thick asphalt
impregnated protection board.
The seamless coating ensures that the concrete structure is
well covered and a continuous barrier is formed to prevent
the entry of moisture into the concrete. The coating upon
curing forms a highly flexible yet tough layer and develops the
capability to bridge any cracks which may develop when the
concrete structure undergoes any kind of stress at a later period
over its life span.
Being a liquid coating, application on critical details becomes
very easy to ensure proper sealing and protection from
moisture ingress. 2
1

R1000
Area of Application BB30
• Shallow footings and foundations in low water
table areas

Images used are for illustration purpose only

PROPERTIES VALUES
Thickness, mm 4.7
Water vapour transmission, g/24 h <1
Crack bridging ability, mm 1
Chloride & Sulphate Resistance Resistant
Hydrostatic head pressure, bar 1
 WATERTITE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

SYSTEM NAME COMPONENTS

WATERTITE T5000 1. TE30- 3MM SBS MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH 180 GSM POLYESTER (2 LAYERS)
2. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
3. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

WATERTITE P5000 1. SP2000- 2MM PVC MEMBRANE

2. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
3. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE
4. POLYSTOP ECJ- PVC WATERSTOP

WATERTITE PR5000 1. PR20- 2MM SPRAY APPLIED POLYUREA COATING

2. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
3. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

WATERTITE T4000 1. POLYPRIME SB- FAST DRYING SOLVENTED BITUMEN PRIMER [OPTIONAL]
2. TE40- 4MM SBS MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH 180GSM POLYESTER
3. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
4. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

WATERTITE S4000 1. SA15- 1.5MM WHITE CROSS LAMINATED SELF ADHESIVE MEMBRANE (2 LAYERS)
2. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
3. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

WATERTITE S3000 1. POLYPRIME SB- FAST DRYING SOLVENTED BITUMEN PRIMER

2. SA16- 1.6MM CROSS LAMINATED SELF ADHESIVE MEMBRANE
3. SA35- 3.5MM SELF ADHERING MEMBRANE SURFACED WITH 400GSM POLYPROPYLENE FLEECE
3. TS15 - 1.5MM DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE

WATERTITE S1000 1. POLYPRIME SB- FAST DRYING SOLVENTED BITUMEN PRIMER

2. SA10- 1MM SELF ADHESIVE MEMBRANE
3. BB30- 3.2MM ASPHALTIC PROTECTION BOARD

WATERTITE R1000 1. R1000- 1.5MM SBS GELLIFIED BITUMEN COATING

2. BB30- 3.2MM ASPHALTIC PROTECTION BOARD
 WATERTITE SYSTEM SELECTOR
TYPE OF STRUCTURE

WATERTITE SYSTEMS Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4

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Think sustainably – act sustainably:
for Polybit a matter of course.

Sustainability with Polybit WATERTITE

Waterproofing System
Sustainability, in its full meaning, is deeply engraved in all
our waterproofing products and related processes. We
are specially proud in being able to deliver outstanding
results with our latest WATERTITE waterproofing system
innovation. Polybit WATERTITE system delivers top of the
class sustainability results due to increadibly efficent us-
age of materials during production, transportation and
installement. All of this leads also to a much better prop-
erties regarding polution emissions comparing to con-
ventional products.

Sustainability represents long term commitment of Polybit and it will remain in centar of all innovations that we will
deliver to the market in the future.
Sustainability at Henkel

Commitment to leadership in sustainability is one of our

core corporate values. As sustainability leaders, we aim
to pioneer new solutions for sustainable development
while continuing to shape our business responsibly and
increase our economic success.

This ambition encompasses all of our company’s

activities – along the entire value chain, and is the basis
upon which we developed our sustainability strategy for
2030: We want to achieve more with less and triple our
efficiency in the next 20 years. In view of the increasing
demand on limited natural resources, we must continue to improve. In moving ahead, we will focus on involving our
employees even more deeply in our sustainability activities, intensifying our collaboration with our partners along the
value chain, and further improving our evaluation, steering and communication tools.
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