Repair Systems — 01
Reinforcing fabric and mesh — waterproofing
Technical product reference for reinforcing fabric and mesh used in balcony and terrace waterproofing remediation. Covers woven polyester fabric, non-woven polyester fabric, fibreglass mesh, and self-adhesive bandage tape — mandatory junction reinforcement locations, membrane system compatibility, installation method, and brand comparisons for Australian Class 2 strata building applications.
What are reinforcing fabric & mesh?
Reinforcing fabric, fleece and mesh are embedded between coats of a liquid membrane at corners, junctions, penetrations and joints to reinforce the membrane where it is most likely to crack or split. They range from woven and non-woven polyester fabrics to alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh and pre-formed self-adhesive junction tapes — each matched to a particular membrane system. The fabric is not a waterproofing product on its own; the membrane coats above and below it do the waterproofing, and the fabric must be fully encapsulated. Selection turns on the membrane system, the fabric type it specifies, and the junction detail.
Product Reference
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ARDEX Australia
ARDEX Deckweb
Woven polyester reinforcing fabric
ARDEX Deckweb is a 190 mm woven-polyester fabric embedded between coats of ARDEX liquid membrane to reinforce corners, junctions and penetrations. It must be fully saturated in the first coat before the second is applied.
ARDEX Australia
ARDEX Deckweb — Self-Adhesive Bandage
Self-adhesive woven reinforcing bandage
The self-adhesive Deckweb bandage is a pre-applied woven-polyester strip fixed to the substrate at junctions before the membrane is applied. Confirm it is approved for the specific membrane and junction with ARDEX.
Mapei Australia
Mapei Mapenet 150
Alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh
Mapenet 150 is a 150 g/m² alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh supplied on a 1 m roll and embedded between coats of Mapei cementitious membranes. The alkali-resistant grade is essential in cementitious systems.
Mapei Australia
Mapei Mapetex Sel
Non-woven polypropylene reinforcing fabric
Mapetex Sel is an 80 g/m² non-woven macro-holed polypropylene fabric on a 1 m x 25 m roll, embedded between coats of Mapei membranes. It is not universally interchangeable with Mapenet 150 — confirm which the system specifies.
Mapei Australia
Mapei Mapeband
Rubberised fabric corner & junction tape
Mapeband is a rubber-coated polyester tape supplied as cove roll plus pre-formed corner and drain pieces, used to detail coves, corners and drains in Mapei Mapelastic systems. Confirm which junctions need Mapeband vs embedded mesh/fabric.
System Comparison
Reinforcing fabric & mesh — confirm all selections against the current manufacturer TDS before specifying.
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Disclaimer
This page provides general technical information only. Final product selection must be confirmed against the current manufacturer technical data sheet, membrane system specification, junction type, substrate condition, AS 3740:2021 requirements, and NCC requirements. Junction reinforcement with compatible reinforcing fabric is mandatory at all internal and external angles, changes of plane, and pipe penetrations in liquid-applied membrane systems — its omission is a non-compliant installation. Do not rely on this reference as a substitute for professional waterproofing consultant advice.