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Technical Concepts

W Class

The water exposure classes (W1-E to W4-E) defined in the German standard DIN 18533 for building elements in contact with soil. They help select the right waterproofing system for conditions such as ground moisture, non-pressurised water and pressurised water.

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Definitions are for general information; product selection and acceptance values are governed by the technical data sheet of the system applied and the project specification.