During a renovation project in Breendonk, Kerremans faced the challenge of waterproofing the building's foundations in an efficient and reliable manner. For this application, he decided to test the product Icopas. Initially, the waterproofing system was applied to a limited surface area. “We tested it on a smaller section first,” Kerremans says. “Because we were immediately satisfied with the result, we decided to use it for the entire project.” What immediately stood out to the contractor was the product's ease of use. Icopas HP is a single-component system, fiber-reinforced, meaning the product is ready to use immediately without mixing or extra preparation. This makes it particularly practical on the job site. “It's very convenient because you can just open the tub and get straight to work,” according to Kerremans. “With this type of application, you don't always use the entire package. With Icopas HP, you can simply reclose the tub and use it again later on a subsequent project. This avoids wasting product.”
Introduction via Deschacht
Kerremans came into contact with Icopas HP through Deschacht's communications, which also offered the possibility to request samples. This made it easy for him to test the product in practice first. Technical advice also played a role. Thanks to the guidance and explanation of Lexe Van de Perre, the contractor gained a clear picture of the product's applications and benefits, allowing him to use it on the job site with confidence.
Versatile waterproofing system
Icopas HP is a fiber-reinforced, solvent-borne, seamless waterproofing membrane based on high-grade bitumen and elastomers. The product has been developed for a wide range of applications such as:
- Concrete floors
- Foundations
- Retaining walls
- Flat and sloping roofs
- Old bituminous roof coverings
- Green roofs
- Planters
- Goth and Kilgoth
- Connections and other waterproofing details
Thanks to its flexibility, the membrane also easily conforms to irregularly shaped surfaces.
Key benefits
The strengths of Icopas HP according to users on the construction site:
- One-component: ready to use
- Easy to apply
- Fiber-reinforced, so no geotextile required
- Malleable to complex or irregular surfaces
- Designed for reliable use at extreme temperatures down to −50 °C
As an added asset, Deschacht is the exclusive distributor of Icopas in Belgium, allowing construction professionals to turn directly to the specialist for advice, samples, and delivery.
