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Waterproofing membranes – virgin or recycled plastic?
Waterproofing membranes made from virgin HDPE are generally a more sustainable option than membranes made from recycled plastics if you need long-term performance. Some membranes made from virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) have a tested service life of over 100 years. In contrast, membranes made from recycled materials may only have a 5 year
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Waterproofing membranes virgin or recycled plastic
Waterproofing membranes made from virgin HDPE are generally a more sustainable option than membranes made from recycled plastics if you need long-term performance. Some membranes made from virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) have a tested service life of over 100 years. In contrast, membranes made from recycled materials may only have a 5 year life prediction according to EN 13252.
Delta MS 500, MS 20, PT and FM have a tested service life of over 100 years and are made from virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). They have a higher safety and strength rating, and higher resistance to oxidation, than waterproofing membranes made from recycled materials.
To find more out why using recycled materials is not always the most sustainable option, download the data sheet “Sustainable waterproofing membranes – virgin or recycled plastic?”
