8th October, 2024

Aqua77 Flex-Seal Range, Designed To Be NHBC Complaint

Our latest Aqua77 Flex-Seal Range is designed to be NHBC complaint. Conforms to the requirements for NHBC Standards 2023 Clause 9.2.5 - Appropriate substrates for tilling in domestic bath and shower enclosures, wet rooms and bathroom pods.

Aqua77 Flex Seal Range Designed To Be NHBC Complaint

Who are NHBC?

NHBC is the leading warranty and insurance provider for UK house-building for new homes. As a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee, our stated purpose is to give homeowners confidence in the quality of new homes.

NHBC has developed a position as an expert authority on the housing industry contributing to all aspects of the housing agenda; governed by a Council of approximately 60 people drawn from organisations or groups who have an interest in raising standards in UK house building. They include mortgage lenders, lawyers, consumer groups, architects, surveyors and house builders.

Aqua77 Flex-Seal Membrane

Professional grade solvent-free flexible liquid tanking membrane for waterproofing substrates or joints in damp, or constantly humid environments.

  • Solvent Free & Odourless
  • High Elasticity
  • Low VOC Emissions
  • Easy to Apply

Protects Substrates

Used in conjunction with Dukkaboard Aqua77 Flex-Seal Waterproofing System, Dukkaboard Flex-Seal Membrane develops total water-resistance under positive thrust, guaranteeing the protection of absorbent substrates in damp, or constantly humid environments.

Multiple Applications

Fast drying, it is ideal for waterproofing substrates in bathrooms, showers and saunas, before laying ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles.

Aqua77 Flex-Seal Primer

Professional grade multi-purpose water-based acrylic primer, designed for optimal substrate preparation before applying Dukkaboard Flex-Seal Membrane in damp or high-humidity environments.

  • Solvent Free & Odourless
  • Binds Dust
  • Low VOC emissions
  • Reduces Water Absorption
  • Suitable for use on Heated Substrates

Optimal Preparation

Designed for optimal substrate preparation before applying Dukkaboard Flex-Seal Membrane in damp or high humidity environments.

Multiple Applications

It acts as a waterproof primer, flexible additive, and bonding agent and is ideal for reducing and regulating absorption in highly porous surfaces.

Aqua77 Flex-Seal Tape

Elastic, double-sided fleece-coated tape for sealing joints, designed to be used with the Dukkaboard Aqua77 Flex-Seal Waterproofing System under tiles.

  • Quick and Easy Installation
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Alkali Resistant

System Compatible

Intended for use in conjunction with Dukkaboard Flex-Seal Membrane under tiles, providing a permanent watertight seal.

Guaranteed Bonding

Made from polyester fleece-coated NBR rubber, this tape ensures excellent bonding over the entire surface.

NHBC Approved Flex-Seal Waterproofing System

Aqua77 flex-seal range

NHBC Technical Guidance Update

The NHBC has recently revised their Technical Guidance Notes to provide clearer instructions and more detailed guidance on suitable substrates for tiling in residential bath and shower enclosures, wet rooms, and bathroom pods.

Download The Dukkaboard Interpretation of the technical guidance notes

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