Platon is a tough, waterproof, dimpled plastic membrane that keeps wet soil away from the foundation wall. Any water that does find its way past the membrane is carried to the foundation drain by means of the air gap between the membrane and the foundation wall.
The air gap is created by dimples on the inside of the membrane. As an added benefit, wall moisture condenses on the back of the membrane and flows to the footing drain. This dries out the foundation in a way that no other technology can match. Because Platon is not adhereed to the wall, the wall can shift, crack and settle over the years without affecting Platon’s remarkable performance.
Features and Benefits:
Can easily bridge ¼” cracks
Made from environmentally friendly high density polyethylene (HDPE)
Armtec is Canada’s leading manufacturer of subdrainage tubing. High-density polyethylene tubing is the most cost-effective material for subdrainage applications. Tubing is available in solid, perforated and perforated with filter sock.
Filter sock is recommended for use in fine grained soils. Armtec’s Filter Sock is a tough one-piece knitted polyester envelope material that fits over the tubing. Armtec Filter Sock bridges the perforations and prevents problem-sized particles from flowing into the pipe and clogging the drain. Tubing is used for foundation drains, road drainage and agricultural field drainage.
Features and Benefits:
Low initial cost
Significant installation savings – rolls available up to 1500 m in length
Available in a wide variety of sizes
Wide variety of fittings available
Several joining systems available depending on the application
Platon is a strong, dimpled, 24 mil HDPE membrane. When used beneath a wooden sub-floor and over concrete in a basement, it makes floors comfortable, odor free, healthy and dry. Platon creates an impermeable vapor barrier and air gap, allowing the concrete to breathe while keeping the floor dry. The finished floor is isolated from the cold concrete and becomes room temperature, not slab temperature.
Features and Benefits:
Can be installed in conjunction with any floor covering material – carpet, vinyl, laminate, hardwood or tile
Economical
Easy to install
Eliminates musty odors, mold and mildew in the basement
Armtec manufactures corrugated galvanized steel window wells for the home-building industry. Window wells are designed to provide protection and access for basement windows. Window wells are installed with a vertical drain to the foundation drain.