{"product_id":"riw-waterstop-5m-x-19mm-x-24mm-6-per-box","title":"RIW Waterstop","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qmyncr\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eRIW Waterstop Hydrophilic Bentonite Waterbar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eRIW Waterstop is a high-performance sodium bentonite hydrophilic waterbar designed to prevent water ingress through non-moving concrete construction joints. When exposed to water, the bentonite core expands to form a permanent watertight seal, filling voids and creating an effective barrier against water migration. It is specifically designed for reinforced concrete structures and provides a modern alternative to traditional PVC and rubber waterbars, eliminating the need for complicated joint welding and pre-formed corner pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eContaining approximately 75% sodium bentonite, RIW Waterstop delivers exceptional expansion properties while remaining easy to install on both vertical and horizontal construction joints. Suitable for use in Type A and Type B waterproofing systems in accordance with BS 8102, it is ideal for basements, retaining walls, lift pits, tunnels, water-retaining structures and service penetrations where long-term waterproof performance is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/RIWWaterstop_5mx19mmx24mm_6perbox.png?v=1784560408\" alt=\"RIW Waterstop bentonite waterbar\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17xbmye\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l9ko4e\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eHydrophilic sodium bentonite waterbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qwosdn\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eExpands on contact with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xed9l8\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eCreates a permanent watertight seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8azh7\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eEliminates water migration through construction joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p7jnm2\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eSimple installation with no welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sgzpb9\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eReplaces traditional PVC and rubber waterbars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lbxpy8\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eSuitable for horizontal and vertical joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4iwsao\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eIdeal for new to existing concrete connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vm97iy\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSuitable for service penetrations and puddle flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11lbk86\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eHigh bentonite content for superior sealing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7ot7m\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eBBA Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12391qv\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eSuitable for BS 8102 Type A and Type B waterproofing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mu966k\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yjfdwe\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eReinforced concrete construction joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sbdkou\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eBasement waterproofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lr1n5t\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eLift pits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p2222w\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eRetaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d4q8tc\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eConcrete slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d24ua2\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eConcrete walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wrkgim\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eWater retaining structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"poudlq\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eNew to existing concrete joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlugtu\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003ePipe penetrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ia9xer\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eService penetrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5rx0ts\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003ePuddle flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125m0h0\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eStructural waterproofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uhri7u\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bl7jge\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eProduct Type: Hydrophilic bentonite waterbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"as4ces\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eMaterial: Sodium bentonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11bzdml\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eBentonite Content: Approximately 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1flzpdw\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eProfile Size: 25mm × 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qqyqn3\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eCoil Length: 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wkpn74\" data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003ePack Size: 6 coils per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"133zmcq\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eTotal Coverage per Box: 30 linear metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l996j0\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eMinimum Concrete Cover: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mclz3a\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eFixing Centres: 300mm maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ktu9rk\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eCertification: BBA Certificate No. 02\/3953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ioii8l\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eStandards: Suitable for BS 8102 Type A \u0026amp; Type B waterproofing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eWhat is RIW Waterstop used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eIt seals non-moving reinforced concrete construction joints, preventing water ingress by expanding when it comes into contact with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eHow does the Waterstop work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eThe sodium bentonite core swells when exposed to moisture, filling gaps and creating a permanent pressure seal within the concrete joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eCan it replace PVC waterbars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eYes. RIW Waterstop is designed as an alternative to traditional PVC and rubber waterbars, offering a simpler installation without welding or specialist joint pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eCan it be used for expansion joints?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003eNo. It is intended for non-moving construction joints only and should not be used as an expansion joint seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003eHow is RIW Waterstop supplied?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eIt is supplied in 25mm × 19mm profiles on 5m coils, with six coils per box providing a total of 30 linear metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1if0d2f\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2932\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/RIW_WATERSTOP_2020-06-24-tds.pdf?v=1784560449\" title=\"RIW Waterstop Data Sheet\"\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIW","offers":[{"title":"5m x 19mm x 24mm (6 per box)","offer_id":57313280885111,"sku":"RIWWATERSTOP6","price":688.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/5320\/6920\/files\/RIWWaterstop_5mx19mmx24mm_6perbox.png?v=1784560408","url":"https:\/\/clevershieldcoatings.co.uk\/products\/riw-waterstop-5m-x-19mm-x-24mm-6-per-box","provider":"Clever Shield - Asset Protection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}