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- Page 1 DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual Version 1.1...
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Page 2: Figure 1 Dmx Drain 5X™ Sample Iso
Prefabricated Tilt Up Walls • Hillside Construction DMX Drain 5X™ compliments a liquid applied or sheet applied waterproofing product for a total systems approach to waterproofing. DMX Drain 5X™ provides excellent protection of residential and light commercial structural components during the concrete pour and diffuses hydrostatic pressure around any structure to promote positive drainage outlets. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Block or Poured Concrete Foundations ..........6 Installing DMX Drain 5X™ ................... 6 Wrapping Around Corners ................... 7 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™ ................. 8 Around Foundation Openings ..................9 Change in Grade ......................10 Sealing End of Roll .....................11 Around Service Entries ....................12... -
Page 4: Getting Started
❖ Approximately 150 washers required per roll of DMX Drain 5X™. 1 ¼” – 1 ½” Concrete ❖ For fastening the flat tab at the top of the DMX Drain 5X™ Nails (for Block or to the foundation. Use one nail or screw with a washer Poured Concrete every 6 to 8 inches* (150 to 200 mm). -
Page 5: Recommended Tools
It is extremely important for the drainage tile to be functioning properly. ❖ DMX Drain 5X™ can be installed in any type of weather, we suggest for productive installations that DMX Drain 5X™ not be installed in temperatures below 14ºF (-10°C). -
Page 6: Where To Begin
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 1.4 Where to Begin? When wrapping the entire foundation, start away from any corners or angles in the wall. This will allow the membrane to be overlapped in a convenient place. If the foundation has an attached garage, wrap the exterior walls of the house as well as the inside of the garage excavation, where the foundation of the house meets the garage. -
Page 7: Block Or Poured Concrete Foundations
2. Make sure the fabric side is placed away from the foundation wall facing towards the backfill. Roll out a small amount of DMX Drain 5X™ with the flat tab lining up with the chalk line and the bottom of the roll lining up at the top of the footing. Keep the membrane as tight as possible while unrolling. -
Page 8: Wrapping Around Corners
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 2.2 Wrapping Around Corners It is important to fit DMX Drain 5X™ tightly to all corners. Fasten the membrane near the top and bottom by inserting DMX Washers™ DMX recommends washers be placed 6 inches (150 mm) -
Page 9: Joining Rolls Of Dmx Drain 5X
2.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™ When joining two pieces of DMX Drain 5X™ overlap them by at least 6 inches (150mm), apply a full bead of sealant and mesh the dimples. It is not necessary to caulk the joint if the overlap is 12”... -
Page 10: Around Foundation Openings
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 2.4 Around Foundation Openings DMX Drain 5X™ is to be applied around areas that have been cut out of the foundation, for windows or other openings. The membrane is to be cut 6” (150mm) away from the perimeter of the cutout in the foundation. -
Page 11: Change In Grade
When there is a change in grade height or sloped areas the membrane will be required to be cut to ensure that the DMX Drain 5X™ will be still under the final grade level once the project is complete. The membrane should be cut parallel to the slope in grade level, while being under the final grade level by 1”... -
Page 12: Sealing End Of Roll
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 2.6 Sealing End of Roll When coming to the end of the roll, seal the end by using sealant and DMX FlexTrim™. Make sure DMX Washers™ have been used and installed correctly along the flat tab. Then caulk a bead of sealant along the end of the membrane where the roll ends. -
Page 13: Around Service Entries
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 2.7 Around Service Entries Follow these steps when installing DMX Drain 5X™ around service entries that penetrate the foundation wall: Step 1: Caulk around the service that is penetrating the foundation. Step 2: Cut the membrane vertically so that it starts at least 6” (150mm) before the center of service pipe. -
Page 14: Figure 11 Around Service Entries Part 2
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual Step 3: Cut the membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service. Step 4: Once membrane is in place caulk around the service again, but this time on top of the spun bond polypropylene geotextile. (At this point there will be sealant on both sides of the DMX Drain 5X™) -
Page 15: Figure 13 Around Service Entries Part 4
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual Step 6: Cut the top layer membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service. Step 7: Once membrane has been fitted in place, finish off by caulking around the service and applying DMX FlexTrim™ with a full bead of sealant and concrete nails spaced at every 8”... -
Page 16: Insulated Concrete Form (Icf) Foundations
This section applies to DMX Drain 5X™ installation on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundations. When installing DMX Drain 5X™ on ICF foundations pay attention to ICF tie/web spacing that is designed by the ICF manufacturer, tie spacing can vary from 8” – 12” (200mm –... -
Page 17: Installing Dmx Drain 5X
2. Make sure the fabric side is placed away from the foundation wall facing towards the backfill. Roll out a small amount of DMX Drain 5X™ with the flat tab lining up with the chalk line and the bottom of the roll lining up at the top of the footing. Keep the membrane as tight as possible while unrolling. -
Page 18: Wrapping Around Corners
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 3.2 Wrapping Around Corners When installing DMX Drain 5X™ around corners on an ICF foundation it is important to fit the membrane tightly to all corners and pay attention to web spacing. Wrap the membrane around the corner and fasten in place by using DMX Washers™... -
Page 19: Joining Rolls Of Dmx Drain 5X
3.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™ When joining two pieces of DMX Drain 5X™ overlap them by at least 6 inches (150mm), apply a full bead of sealant and mesh the dimples. It is not necessary to caulk the joint if the overlap is 12”... -
Page 20: Around Foundation Openings
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 3.4 Around Foundation Openings DMX Drain 5X™ is to be applied around areas that have been cut out of the foundation, for windows or other openings. The membrane is to be a minimum 6” (150mm) away from the perimeter of the cutout in the foundation. -
Page 21: Change In Grade
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 3.5 Change in Grade If the flat tab has been cut away, such as on a sloped grade or around windows, use DMX FlexTrim™ to seal this area. The membrane should be under the final grade level by 1” (25mm). -
Page 22: Sealing End Of Roll
3.6 Sealing End of Roll If you are not wrapping the entire foundation in DMX Drain 5X™, such as when there is an attached garage, you need to seal the vertical ends of the DMX Drain 5X™. Then install DMX FlexTrim™... -
Page 23: Around Service Entries
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual 3.7 Around Service Entries When you come to a service entry that penetrates the foundation you will have to follow these steps: Step 1: Caulk around the service that is penetrating the foundation. Step 2: Cut the membrane vertically so that it starts at least 6” (150mm) before the center of service pipe, or to the closest tie/web area indicated by the ICF manufacturer in order to fasten to the ICF foundation properly. -
Page 24: Figure 23 Around Service Entries On Icf Part 2
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual Step 3: Cut the membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service. Step 4: Once membrane is in place caulk around the service again, but this time on top of the spun bond polypropylene geotextile. (At this point there will be sealant on both sides of the DMX Drain 5X™) -
Page 25: Figure 25 Around Service Entries On Icf Part 4
DMX Drain 5X™ Installation Manual Step 6: Cut the top layer membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service. Step 7: Once membrane has been fitted in place, finish off by caulking around the service and applying DMX FlexTrim™ with a full bead of sealant and screws spaced at every 8”... -
Page 26: General
4.2 Repairs If DMX Drain 5X™ gets damaged or torn, use an extra piece of membrane that is at least 12 inches (300mm) larger than the tear. Mesh the dimples and apply a full bead of sealant around the perimeter of where the extra piece of membrane will be placed. -
Page 27: Table Of Figures
Figure 12 Around Service Entries Part 3 ..................... 13 Figure 13 Around Service Entries Part 4 ..................... 14 Figure 14 DMX Drain 5X™ on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundations ..........15 Figure 15 Washer Placement on ICF ......................16 Figure 16 Wrapping Around Corners on ICF ....................17 Figure 17 Horizontal Joining on ICF ......................
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