Fosroc® Supercast®

PVC Waterstops constructive solutions

Centrally and externally placed, pvc Principles of waterstop function

waterstop profiles for use in cast in-situ Supercast waterstops work because of two specific aspects
concrete of their design.
a) Valve principle
Uses
Simple waterstop profiles based on dumbells are cast into the
The Supercast range of PVC waterstops is designed to provide edges of adjacent concrete panels which act as baffles. In the
an integral sealing system for movement and construction joints event of joints opening as drying shrinkage or other movement
in concrete cast in-situ. These joints typically occur in the occurs, the edge bulbs of the profile act as anchors. These
following types of structure: induce tensions across the waterstop resulting in a sealing
effect at the inner faces of the edge bulbs.
Water retaining
b) Tortuous path principle
 Reservoirs, water towers and sewage tanks
Profiles with more complex cross section have a much greater
 Dams, culverts, canals and spillways surface area. They present a much greater resistance and more
 Swimming pools difficult path for water to seep around the section.
 Bunded areas surrounding liquid retaining tanks The Supercast range incorporates both of these principles.
The products offer a fully continuous 4 bulbed design maintaining
Water excluding both the valve and tortuous path principles. These principles
area maintained in the transition from Rearguard profiles in
 Basements and underground car parks
floors to centrally places profiles in walls.
 Tunnels and subways
Supercast Hydrofoil sections
 Abutments and retaining walls
Centre bulb sections are used in expansion, contraction and
 Roof decks and podium areas construction joints. The centre bulb allows for movements in a
structure to be accommodated whilst its hexagonal design
Advantages provides a flat surface. This allows shuttering and joint fillers
 Range of profiles to suit every need to fit snuggly.

 Fully continuous 4 bulbed network

 Eyeletted edge flanges for positive fixing
 Simple on-site jointing 250mm HYDROFOIL
 Full range of moulded and fabricated intersection pieces

Standards Compliance
200mm HYDROFOIL
Supercast PVC complies to AS 4020-2018; AWQC Report
308921.

Copies of the report are available on the Fosroc website.

150mm HYDROFOIL
Description
Supercast waterstops are extruded from a high grade PVC Supercast Rearguard S
compound which has been formulated to give excellent flexibility Section incorporates a flat top centre box which allows movement
and longevity characteristics. They are available as straight to be accommodated in expansion joints. The box also provides
lengths and factory produced intersections or as a factory a seating to support joint fillers.
prefabricated segment of a network to minimise site jointing.
The range consists of centrally placed profiles; Supercast
Hydrofoil and externally placed profiles; Supercast Rearguard
S, Supercast Rearguard R. 250mm REARGUARD S

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Supercast Rearguard R Properties

Plain web sections which are placed externally for use in
contraction and construction joints. They incorporate a central Form: Extruded thermoplastic sections
fin to assist setting out shutter location. Colour: Blue
All Rearguard sections incorporate a nailing flange with a Hydrostatic head: Up to 60 m
reinforced edge to provide a secure fixing that will resist tearing. Joint movement: Up to 10 mm

Compound
Typical figures: To BS 2571, Class 3, Type E3
250mm REARGUARD R Tensile strength: Minimum 16 MPa
Elongation at break: Minimum 265%
Hardness: Shore ‘A’ 70 - 90

200mm REARGUARD R Installation Instructions

Supercast Hydrofoil
Waterstops must be installed so they are securely held in correct
position while concrete is being placed. Concrete must be fully
150mm REARGUARD R compacted around waterstops to ensure no voids or porous
areas remain. Where reinforcement is present, and adequate
clearance must be left to permit proper compaction.
Design Criteria The eyelets used for securing the waterstops are located outside
The choice of the width and thickness of waterstops is largely the edge bulbs so as not to create water paths around the
governed by concrete thickness, the position of the reinforcement, profile.
aggregate size and complexity of the pour.
In general the 250mm width of waterstop is suited to wall Supercast Rearguard
thicknesses of 250mm and over. For concrete less than 250mm When used on ground slabs where waterstop is supported on
thick, the use of a narrower waterstop approximating to the wall blinding, Rearguard profiles usually require no fixing. Lay
thickness will be appropriate. waterstop centrally over line of the joint to be formed.
Fixing to vertical shuttering is done by nailing through the outer
Centrally placed waterstop nailing flanges leaving the head of the nail proud so that it is
These waterstops are positioned within the thickness of the held in the cured concrete. This prevents the waterstop being
concrete components and as a result are supported by concrete displaced when the shuttering is struck.
on both sides. They are therefore able to withstand water
pressure from either side. This makes them suitable for use in Fixing Rearguard to vertical shutter
water retaining structures. They will prevent loss of water from
within the tank and will prevent ingress of ground water when
the tank is drained down.

Externally placed waterstop

These waterstops are designed for use in basement, foundation
and floor slab construction in vertical and horizontal joints in
both water retaining and water excluding structures.
When used in walls, externally placed waterstops will only resist
water pressure from the face to which they are fixed. When
used below floor slabs, where the waterstop is supported by
the building concrete or when placed in vertical situations against
permanent concrete shuttering, externally placed waterstops
will resist water pressure from either face.

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Intersection pieces Site jointing instructions

Standard intersection pieces are available for each Supercast Jointing of Supercast waterstops is carried out using Fosroc
waterstop profile. The standard on-flat intersection leg length Heat Welding Equipment. The ends to be joined are cut square
is 230mm from centre line. On-edge intersections have a and held in alignment in a special jig. The ends are then pressed
standard 75mm leg length. wither side of a special heated blade, until an even, molten
bead of PVC appears around the section. The heated blade is
Standards intersections available for Supercast Hydrofoil: then removed and the molten ends pressed fully together. The
PVC cools to form a strong fusion welded joint. Full instructions
are available from Fosroc.

Placement
Supercast *Minimum *Minimum
placement placement
radius on flat radius on edge
(m) (m)
Flat mitre (M-O-F)
3 way on flat Hydrofoil 250mm 15 0.15
Hydrofoil 200mm 14 0.15
Hydrofoil 150mm 12 0.075
Rearguard R 250mm 10 N/A
4 way on flat Rearguard R 200mm 9 N/A
Rearguard R 150mm 8 N/A
Rearguard S 250mm 10 N/A
* Minimum practical radius which product can be “bent”
before distortion is likely to occur. Ambient temperature may
affect these typical dimensions.

90o mitre on edge

Supply
(M-O-E)
Supercast Roll Weight Material code:
length per roll
(m) (kg)
T-piece on edge Hydrofoil 250mm 12 27.1 FC020303-UNIT
(T-PCE) Hydrofoil 200mm 15 27.3 FC020302-UNIT
Hydrofoil 150mm 15 21.3 FC020301-UNIT
Rearguard R 250mm 12 29.8 FC020360-UNIT
Supercast Rearguard intersections are available in the above Rearguard R 200mm 12 23.0 FC020340-UNIT
configurations with the exception of the 90° mitre on edge and Rearguard R 150mm 12 15.2 FC020330-UNIT
T-piece. The 90o mitre on edge is replaced by:
Rearguard S 250mm 12 33.1 FC020350-UNIT

90o mitre on edge 270o mitre on edge

(M-O-E-INT) (M-O-E-EXT)

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Welding Equipment
Jointing jigs
Various welding jigs are available to assist with joining the
Supercast when required.

Supercast Hydrofoil Jig 150mm FC070350-UNIT

Supercast Hydrofoil Jig 200mm FC070351-UNIT
Supercast Hydrofoil Jig 250mm FC070352-UNIT
Supercast Rearguard Jig 150mm FC070355-UNIT
Supercast Rearguard Jig 200mm FC070356-UNIT
Supercast Rearguard Jig 250mm FC070357-UNIT

Heater blades
240v welding blades are available.

Parchem Welding Iron 414 JP FC101135-UNIT

Parchem Welding Iron Teflon Cover FC101140-UNIT

Warning: Ensure that heater blades are earthed by the

green / yellow wire.

Important notice
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available from the Fosroc website. Read the SDS and TDS carefully prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency,
contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.

Product disclaimer
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this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in
which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for
any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.

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