
In today's challenging construction environment, where build times for projects continue to lengthen, innovative solutions that accelerate on-site installation are becoming increasingly valuable. To address this issue, Viking Roofspec recently introduced to the New Zealand market a 4.88-metre wide Enviroclad waterproofing membrane system, which is proving to be a game-changer in reducing labour time, improving aesthetics and installation efficiency.
Traditional 2-metre membrane rolls require more seams, more overlap, and significantly more labour hours to install. By switching to 4.88-metre rolls, Viking’s Approved Applicators can cover more than double the surface area in a single application. This wider coverage translates to fewer seams — typically reducing the number of joints by 55-60% compared to standard rolls. The rolls are also 30.4-metres long, rendering 148.4m² of coverage between seams! Not only does this render a more uniform look, but more importantly, fewer seams reduce the risk of water ingress at joining points.
Labour efficiency gains are particularly notable in large-scale applications. A single team can effectively waterproof approximately 400 square metres per day, compared to around 250 square metres with traditional rolls. This improvement in productivity directly addresses the current challenges of labour shortages and extended build times in the construction sector.
In summary, by specifying the 4.88-metre wide Enviroclad membrane system, represents a straightforward way to achieve meaningful time savings while improving on aesthetics and performance.