AVM System 590
Aussie Clay 590 is a heavy-duty, high-strength bentonite composite sheet waterproofing membrane. It consists of needle-punched woven and non-woven geotextile fabrics encapsulating a thick layer of active sodium bentonite. Upon hydration, the sodium bentonite swells to form a low-permeability, self-sealing barrier, effectively preventing water ingress. This membrane is designed for below-grade applications and can be applied to various substrates.
Where to Use
- Retaining walls
- Basements
- Under-slabs
- Mud-slabs
- Permanent formwork (e.g., lagging)
- Existing back-filled structural walls
- Smoothly prepared concrete substrates
- Compacted earth or crushed stone substrates
Key Features
- Self-Sealing Technology — Swells upon contact with water to form a watertight barrier, effectively sealing small cracks and voids.
- High Strength Composition — Combines woven and non-woven geotextiles with sodium bentonite for enhanced durability and performance.
- Versatile Application — Suitable for both vertical and horizontal installations on various substrates.
- Dual Membrane Compatibility — Can be used in conjunction with AVM's Aussie Skin membrane for enhanced waterproofing protection.
Material
Sheet Product (Bentonite Composite Sheet)
System
Pre-Applied Below-Grade Waterproofing System
Installation
See Installation Instructions for warnings, installation instructions and information on various application surfaces.
System 590 Documents
- Approvals
- Details
Backfilled
- 0590 – Backfilled – View-ALL (PDF)
- 0590.0002 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall 01 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0003 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall 02 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0102A – CIP, NH – Typical Backfilled Wall 01 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0102B – CIP, NH – Typical Backfilled Wall 02 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0103 – CIP, NH – Typical Backfilled Wall 03 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0205 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0207 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Sleeved Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0302 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Grade Termination 01 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0304 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Grade Termination 02 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0306 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Brick Ledge Termination 01 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0308 – CIP, NH – Backfilled Wall – Brick Ledge Termination 02A (DWG) (PDF)
Blind Side
- 0590 – Blind Side – View-ALL (PDF)
- 0590.0001A – Under Slab Assembly – Single System (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0001B – Under Slab Assembly – Dual Layer (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0010 – CIP – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Metal Sheet Piling (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0012 – SC – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Metal Sheet Piling 02 (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0100 – CIP – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Lagging (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0101 – CIP, SC, H, NH – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Lagging (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0110 – CIP, NH – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Lagging, US Drainage (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0112 – NH, SC – Blind Side Waterproofing Over Lagging, US Drainage (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0200 – CIP – Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0202 – SC – Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0206 – CIP – Sleeved Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0208 – SC – Sleeved Pipe Penetration (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0210 – Slab Penetration Over Mud Slab (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0215 – Slab Penetration Over Compacted Earth (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0220 – SC – Typical Soldier Pile (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0222 – CIP – Typical Soldier Pile (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0223 – CIP – Back Lagged Soldier Pile (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0224 – SC – Back Lagged Soldier Pile (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0225 – SC – Metal Tie-Back Cover (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0230 – CIP – Metal Tie-Back Cover (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0235 – SC – Tie-Back Cover (DWG) (PDF)
- 0590.0236 – CIP – Tie-Back Cover (DWG) (PDF)
- Project Profiles
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- Safety Data Sheets
- Specifications
- Technical Data Sheets
Installation Instructions
Submittal Packet
System Components
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