Platinum Brick Plugs (Without Seals)

Key Features of Platinum Brick Plugs

✔️ Made from durable glass-filled polyamide, offering high strength and excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments.

✔️ Suitable for securing waterproof membranes to brick, concrete, and other substrates in both residential and commercial projects.

✔️ Central hole allows for the use of woodscrews, ideal for attaching timber battens or internal linings securely.

✔️ Provides impressive pull-out performance, ensuring secure attachment to various substrates, including concrete and solid brick.

✔️ Compatible with additional sealing products like Platinum Plug Sealing Washers or Waterseal Rope for enhanced watertight protection.

Full Product Description

Platinum Brick Plugs are essential components in waterproofing and damp proofing applications, specifically designed to secure our Platinum Basement Waterproof Membranes to various substrates in both residential and commercial construction settings. Constructed from glass-filled polyamide, these plugs offer exceptional strength and durability, making them ideal for environments where long-term reliability is a necessity. The robust material is highly resistant to corrosion, ensuring that the plugs maintain their integrity and performance even in conditions where moisture is prevalent. 

The design of Platinum Brick Plugs includes a central hole that can accommodate a woodscrew, providing added versatility for securing timber battens or internal lining systems to the structure. This feature is particularly useful in projects where additional internal finishes are required, as it allows for the secure attachment of these elements without compromising the waterproofing membrane. The plugs measure 10mm in width and 60mm in length, with a head diameter of 25mm, providing a sufficient surface area to accommodate a sealing washer if needed. This design ensures a strong and stable attachment, suitable for insulation thicknesses from 0 to 20mm, with a minimum embed depth of 40mm required for secure and effective fastening.

Installation of Platinum Brick Plugs is straightforward, requiring a 10mm diameter hole to be drilled through the membrane and into the substrate using a 10mm SDS Drill Bit. The plug is then inserted through the membrane and driven into the prepared hole, securing the membrane firmly against the base material. While the plugs do not include neoprene sealing washers, it is highly recommended to use an additional sealing product, such as Platinum Plug Sealing Washers or Platinum Waterseal Rope, to provide a watertight seal around the fixing point, preventing any potential water ingress.

The plugs are compatible with a variety of other waterproofing membranes, including those from Platon, Wykamol, and Newton, making them a versatile choice for a wide range of waterproofing projects. Their impressive pull-out performance, with ratings of 0.7kN for concrete, 0.64kN for solid brick, and 0.38kN for lightweight block, ensures that they provide a secure and reliable attachment for waterproof membranes. This high pull-out strength guarantees that the membrane remains securely fixed to the substrate, even under significant pressure or stress, making Platinum Brick Plugs an excellent choice for professional waterproofing applications.

Product Benefits:

• High Strength and Corrosion Resistance: Manufactured from glass-filled polyamide, Platinum Brick Plugs provide exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion, ensuring long-term durability and performance in moisture-prone environments.
  
  

• Versatile Installation Options: The central hole in each plug accommodates a woodscrew, allowing for the secure attachment of timber battens or internal linings. This versatility is particularly beneficial in projects requiring additional internal finishes, providing a reliable method for completing internal construction elements without compromising the waterproofing system.
  
  

• Impressive Pull-Out Performance: With pull-out ratings of 0.7kN for concrete, 0.64kN for solid brick, and 0.38kN for lightweight block, these plugs offer a secure and reliable attachment for waterproof membranes, ensuring they remain firmly fixed to the substrate, even under significant stress or pressure.
  
  

• Compatibility with Various Membrane Systems: These plugs are compatible with a range of waterproofing membranes, including those from Platon, Wykamol, and Newton. This compatibility makes them a versatile choice for a variety of waterproofing projects, from new construction to refurbishment and retrofitting.
  
  

• Easy to Install: The plugs are designed for straightforward installation, requiring only a 10mm SDS Drill Bit to prepare the necessary holes. Their simple yet effective design ensures a secure fit with minimal effort, saving time and labour costs on-site.
  
  

• Suitable for Various Insulation Thicknesses: Platinum Brick Plugs are suitable for use with insulation thicknesses ranging from 0 to 20mm. This adaptability ensures they can be used in a variety of construction scenarios, providing a strong and stable attachment for waterproof membranes.

Typical Applications:

• Basement Waterproofing: Platinum Brick Plugs are widely used in basement waterproofing projects, where they secure waterproof membranes to the walls and floors of basements. By anchoring the membrane firmly to the substrate, these plugs help prevent water ingress and protect the basement from dampness, ensuring a dry, habitable space.
  
  

• Damp Proofing: In damp proofing applications, particularly in older buildings, Platinum Brick Plugs are essential for attaching membranes that act as barriers against rising damp. Their secure fixing capability ensures that the membrane remains intact and effective, providing long-term protection against moisture-related damage.
  
  

• Concrete and Brickwork Applications: These plugs are ideal for use in securing membranes to concrete and brickwork surfaces. Their design allows them to penetrate and hold firmly in these materials, ensuring a strong and durable connection between the membrane and the substrate, which is critical for the overall effectiveness of the waterproofing system.
  
  

• Retrofitting and Refurbishment Projects: Platinum Brick Plugs are particularly useful in retrofitting and refurbishment projects where additional waterproofing measures are being installed in existing structures. Their ability to securely fix membranes to existing brickwork or concrete makes them an invaluable tool in extending the life and usability of older buildings.
  
  

• New Construction Projects: For new builds, Platinum Brick Plugs are an essential component in ensuring that below-ground structures are properly waterproofed from the outset. The plugs can be integrated into the construction process, providing long-term protection against water ingress and related issues.
  

Platinum Brick Plugs are a versatile and reliable choice for professionals in the waterproofing and construction industries. Their combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with various membrane systems makes them an indispensable component for ensuring the long-term effectiveness and durability of waterproofing installations.