Is there a Platon warranty?
Platon has a 30-year limited product warranty when used as a foundation wrap.
How does Platon work?
Platon is a dimpled membrane made from High Density Polyethylene. When installed against a foundation wall, the dimples create an air gap that holds the membrane and wet soil away from the wall. Wall moisture condenses on the back of the Platon wrap and flows to the footing drain. By providing an impermeable barrier and air gap, Platon foundation wrap blocks moisture and allows the foundation walls to breathe.
What types of foundations can Platon be installed on?
Platon works on block walls, poured concrete walls, permanent wood, insulated concrete forms and with existing foundations.
How does Platon get installed to the foundation?
Platon foundation membrane must wrap the foundation from the top of the foundation footing up to finished grade or ground level. Installation is fast and easy using our patented SpeedClips to affix Platon to the foundation wall. For more detailed installation procedures, see product packaging or refer to the Platon Foundation Wrap Guide.
What is Platon made from?
Platon is manufactured from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) which is extremely durable, strong and chemically inert.
Can Platon be used on the floor?
Yes, Platon underlayment can be used as a subfloor membrane to transform a cold, damp room into a dry, warm and comfortable living space. Platon is installed over concrete floors to provide a moisture barrier and air gap between the concrete subfloor and floor coverings such as hardwood or carpet.
How does Platon work when used on the floor?
Platon underlayment creates a moisture proof barrier and air gap between the concrete subfloor and floor covering, protecting the floor covering while allowing the concrete to breathe and the moisture to vent.
How does Platon underlayment get installed?
Platon is installed between the concrete floor and floor coverings. Detailed Platon installation procedures can be found in the product packaging or refer to the Platon Underlayment.
Can Platon be used with any floor covering?
Platon works with just about any floor covering. For carpet, laminate, hardwood, and vinyl a "load spreading sheet" of a minimum 7/16 plywood or OSB is required. Please see Platon Installation Instructions for more information.
What is the compressive strength of Platon when used on the floor?
Platon’s load bearing capacity is 6,000 lbs / sq ft.
How thick is the Platon membrane?
Platon is 24 mil thick
How high are the Platon dimples?
Platon dimples are 1⁄4” high
Is Platon a “green” product?
Platon is made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with approximately 85% recycled content. It is chemically inert, so there are no by-products to contaminate the soil or air. All manufacturing waste is recycled. Please see Platon's Green Information.
What are the Platon roll dimensions?
Platon comes in a variety of sizes to accommodate any project. See the below table for roll sizes. Platon Sizes:
