Apartment building in Pillauer Weg Kaarst
The walkways of the Atrium residential building on Pillauer Weg in Kaarst now offer residents a balcony waterproofing system after refurbishment with Triflex BTS-P S1, as well as an attractive appearance and more safety in the event of fire. The leaky surface of the walkways had let moisture penetrate into the building over time and severely damaged the wall and floor structure. Using the flame-retardant waterproofing system Triflex BTS-P S1, based on polymethylmethacrylate resins (PMMA), the specialist contractors at Franz-J. Schmitz Bauwerkserhaltung GmbH in Bottrop waterproofed the surface of the walkways securely in the long term. In terms of fire protection, they now comply with the provisions of
the NRW Regional Building Regulations(BauO NRW) and can be used as the primary escape route in the event of a fire. The atrium building on Pillauer Weg in Kaarst was built in the mid 60s. It offers its residents in 22 residential units on two floors a beautiful, green living space in a quiet location on the edge of Kaarst.
Refurbishment requirements
- Long-lasting waterproofing
- Fire protection for escape routes
- Weather-resistant surface
- Attractive appearance
- Easy maintenance
- Short closure periods
- Low noise levels for local residents
Refurbishment steps overview
- Substrate pre-treatment: Abrading the new screed
- Priming with Triflex Cryl Primer 276
- Detail waterproofing with Triflex ProDetail
- Waterproofing with Triflex ProTerra
- Coating with Triflex ProFloor S1
- Waterproofing with Triflex CrylFinish S1, dressing with Triflex Micro Chips
IF THE WALKWAYS OF A BUILDING ARE USED AS THE PRIMARY ESCAPE ROUTE, THEY MUST COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BAUO NRW.
Jörg Weigandt, Triflex area sales manager Mitte-West
