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Overview
The Yaxtida waterproofing membrane fabric comes in a 6-inch by 328-foot roll. It reinforces liquid waterproofing membranes across seams, joints, cracks, and stress areas.
Also, the white geo-textile fabric uses 100% stitch-bonded polyester. The non-adhesive material requires a waterproof coating because the fabric is not waterproof by itself.
The fabric is designed to add strength when embedded into liquid waterproofing membranes. It supports interior and exterior applications across vertical, horizontal, and ceiling surfaces. However, the reinforcing fabric must remain part of a coated waterproofing system.
Key takeaways
- The 6-inch waterproofing reinforcement fabric comes in a cuttable 328-foot roll.
- The material uses 100% polyester reinforcing fabric with a listed weight of 70g/㎡.
- The fabric supports seams, joints, cracks, corners, drains, vents, skylights, and gutters.
- Its flexible and pliable structure supports placement around corners and sharp surfaces.
- The non-adhesive fabric requires liquid waterproofing membrane, polymer, liquid rubber, or sealant.
What the product is designed to do
This reinforcing fabric supports liquid waterproofing membranes across areas exposed to added stress. It is intended for shower walls, shower pans, tiles, flooring, drywall, and roofing applications.
Also, the fabric bridges cracks, joints, seams, drains, corners, vents, skylights, and gutters. It supports large areas containing numerous cracks, splits, seams, or heavily alligatored surfaces.
The material works across asphaltic roofing, metal, concrete, wood, and SPF substrates. In addition, it supports interior and exterior surfaces in vertical, horizontal, and ceiling positions.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yaxtida |
| Roll size | 6 inches x 328 feet |
| Color | White |
| Material | 100% polyester reinforcing fabric |
| Fabric construction | Denser reinforcing stitch-bonded polyester |
| Fabric weight | 70g/㎡ |
| Type | Non-adhesive geo-textile reinforcing fabric |
| Waterproofing requirement | Requires a waterproof coating |
The polyester reinforcing membrane fabric can be cut to match specific seams and repair areas. Also, its roll format supports larger shower-room and roofing-repair projects.
Installation and placement notes
Begin by measuring the repair or reinforcement area. Next, cut the required fabric length and prepare the selected liquid waterproofing membrane.
Apply a thick coat of liquid membrane before embedding the fabric. Also, place the reinforcement while the membrane remains wet and press the material flat.
Brush out wrinkles and bubbles to create a flat, smooth finish. The installation process uses 2th–4rd coatings over the embedded reinforcement fabric.
Another workflow applies a coat over the fabric before placing it into the wet liquid membrane. Next, press it flat and roll another coat after 5–10 minutes.
The process lists 45 minutes to one hour of drying before coating the entire surface. The pliable fabric supports placement around corners, drains, vents, skylights, seams, and edges.
Performance characteristics described
The stitch-bonded polyester fabric adds strength to liquid waterproofing membranes. Also, its flexible structure supports interior and exterior applications with flat, curved, or sharply angled placement areas.
The reinforcing layer helps prevent cracks or dampness from permeating the finished overlay. It also supports heavily alligatored areas and surfaces containing numerous cracks, seams, joints, or splits.
The non-adhesive waterproofing mesh tape works with common waterproofing coatings, polymers, liquid rubber, and sealants. Named coating examples include Semco, RedGard, Laticrete, Hydro Barrier, and AquaDefense.
Compatibility wording also covers waterproof sealant, foundation sealant, and RV roof sealants. Applications include roofs, planter boxes, shower stalls, gutters, and trailers.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Recurring feedback focuses on flexibility and pliability around corners, cracks, and seams. Also, buyers commonly note that the fabric accepts liquid membrane coatings during application.
Repeated feedback covers easy cutting and sizing for different repair areas. Other recurring remarks focus on the roll length, fabric thickness, durability, and water-intrusion repair projects.
Pros
- The flexible fabric conforms to corners and sharp surfaces when paired with liquid waterproofing coatings.
- The 328-foot roll supports larger shower-room and roofing-repair projects.
- The material works with common waterproofing polymers, liquid rubber, coatings, and sealants.
- The cuttable format supports seams, joints, cracks, drains, vents, gutters, and transition points.
Cons
- The fabric uses a non-adhesive construction.
- The material is not waterproof by itself and requires a waterproof coating.
- Installation uses multiple coatings and requires wrinkles and bubbles to be brushed flat.
FAQ
What is this reinforcing fabric used for?
It reinforces liquid waterproofing membranes across seams, joints, cracks, corners, drains, roofing areas, shower walls, and shower pans.
Is the fabric waterproof by itself?
No. The 100% polyester fabric requires a liquid waterproofing coating, polymer, liquid rubber, or compatible sealant.
What size is the roll?
The roll measures 6 inches wide and 328 feet long. Also, the fabric can be cut for project-specific lengths.
How is the fabric installed?
Apply liquid waterproofing membrane, embed the fabric while the coating remains wet, and press it flat. Next, brush out wrinkles and bubbles before adding further coatings.
Which surfaces support this fabric?
The stated substrates include asphaltic roofing, metal, concrete, wood, and SPF substrates. It also supports vertical, horizontal, and ceiling applications.
Where can the fabric be placed?
The cuttable waterproofing fabric roll supports showers, tiles, flooring, drywall, roofs, foundations, decks, balconies, basements, gutters, and trailers.