DMX Drain 5X User manual

DMX Drain 5X™Installation Manual
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Intro to DMX Drain 5X™
DMX Drain 5X™is recommended for the following applications:
•Shallow Foundation Walls (<16 feet)
•Retaining Walls
•Poured or Precast Concrete Walls
•ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Foundations
•Prefabricated Tilt Up Walls
•Hillside Construction
DMX Drain 5X™compliments a liquid applied or sheet applied waterproofing product for a total
systems approach to waterproofing.
DMX Drain 5X™provides excellent protection of residential and light commercial structural
components during the concrete pour and diffuses hydrostatic pressure around any structure to
promote positive drainage outlets.
Figure 1 DMX Drain 5X™Sample Iso
Figure 2 DMX Drain 5X™on Poured Concrete Foundation

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Contents
1.0 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 3
1.1 Supplies Required........................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Recommended Tools................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Preparing the Site........................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Where to Begin?.......................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Block or Poured Concrete Foundations .................................................. 6
2.1 Installing DMX Drain 5X™ ........................................................................................... 6
2.2 Wrapping Around Corners ........................................................................................... 7
2.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™ ................................................................................. 8
2.4 Around Foundation Openings...................................................................................... 9
2.5 Change in Grade ........................................................................................................10
2.6 Sealing End of Roll .....................................................................................................11
2.7 Around Service Entries...............................................................................................12
3.0 Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundations......................................... 15
3.1 Installing DMX Drain 5X™ ..........................................................................................16
3.2 Wrapping Around Corners ..........................................................................................17
3.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™ ................................................................................18
3.4 Around Foundation Openings.....................................................................................19
3.5 Change in Grade ........................................................................................................20
3.6 Sealing End of Roll .....................................................................................................21
3.7 Around Service Entries...............................................................................................22
4.0 General...................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Clean up & Inspection.................................................................................................25
4.2 Repairs.......................................................................................................................25
4.3 Backfilling ...................................................................................................................25
4.4 Health and Safety .......................................................................................................25
4.5 Limitations ..................................................................................................................25
5.0 Table of Figures ....................................................................................... 26

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1.0 Getting Started
This section applies to supplies, tools and preparation that will be required for a proper
installation of DMX Drain 5X™.
1.1 Supplies Required
Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™
❖1 roll equals 50ft. (15.25m) in length.
❖Choose the height that matches the distance from
the footing to the grade line.
❖Available Dimensions:
•1.53m x 15.25m (5’ x 50’)
•1.98m x 15.25m (6’- 6” x 50’)
•2.44m x 15.25m (8’ x 50’)
DMX FlexTrim™
❖The DMX FlexTrim™prevents dirt from getting between
the membrane and the wall. Can also be used for
protection, over the finished flat tab.
DMX Washers™
❖For use with nails or screws (ICF) on both the flat tab
and dimpled section of membrane.
❖DMX approves the use of washers as follows:
•Flat Tab on Membrane: Plastic Washers or
FlexTrim™
•Dimpled Section of Membrane: Plastic Washers
❖Approximately 150 washers required per roll of
DMX Drain 5X™.
1 ¼” – 1 ½” Concrete
Nails (for Block or
Poured Concrete
Foundations)
OR
1 ½” Deck or Drywall
Screws (for ICF or PWF
foundations)
❖For fastening the flat tabat the top of the DMX Drain 5X™
to the foundation. Use one nail or screw with a washer
every 6 to 8 inches* (150 to 200 mm).
❖For Fastening DMX Washers™
❖For Fastening FlexTrim™
❖For Fastening the flat tab at the top of DMX Drain 5X™
to ICF. Use one screw with washer every 8” or 12” on
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1.2 Recommended Tools
Adapter
❖For holding the DMX Washers™when you are using a
power nail gun.
Chalk Line
❖For marking the grade level on the foundation wall.
Drill
❖For ICF or PWF Foundations. Cordless being the
most convenient.
Hammer or Power Nail Gun
❖For poured or concrete block foundations.
❖New or green concrete can be nailed by hand. Cured
walls and block walls are more easily dealt with using
a power nail gun.
Utility Knife
❖For cutting the membrane.
1.3 Preparing the Site
❖Make sure the foundation is clean at the grade level.
❖Clear off the footing. This makes it easier to roll out the membrane smoothly. We
recommend that you install the membrane before covering the drainage tile with stone,
or at least keep the stone away from the footing until after the membrane is installed.
❖For poured concrete foundations fill all tie holes left from form work with sealant.
❖Ensure proper drainage at the footing in accordance with local Code Requirements.
Drainage is vital to the success of your project, and the optimum performance of DMX
Drain 5X™. Any moisture that collects behind the membrane is designed to flow to the
drainage tile at the footing. It is extremely important for the drainage tile to be functioning
properly.
❖DMX Drain 5X™can be installed in any type of weather, we suggest for productive
installations that DMX Drain 5X™not be installed in temperatures below 14ºF (-10°C).
❖When dewatering, follow local By-Laws/Rules about discharging rainwater on public or
private property.

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1.4 Where to Begin?
When wrapping the entire foundation, start away from any corners or angles in the wall. This will
allow the membrane to be overlapped in a convenient place.
If the foundation has an attached garage, wrap the exterior walls of the house as well as the inside
of the garage excavation, where the foundation of the house meets the garage. The membrane
should extend at least 6 inches (150mm) past the foundation of the house.
HOUSE
GARAGE
Start the membrane on the
garage foundation, 6* inches
(150 mm) from the house, as
shown by the arrows.
Wrap the membrane on the
inside of the garage
excavation. Make sure it
extends at least 6* inches
(150 mm) past the house
foundation on each side.

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2.0 Block or Poured Concrete Foundations
This section applies to DMX Drain 5X™installation on block and poured concrete foundations.
2.1 Installing DMX Drain 5X™
1. Snap a chalk line one inch below grade level on the foundation wall.
2. Make sure the fabric side is placed away from the foundation wall facing towards the
backfill. Roll out a small amount of DMX Drain 5X™with the flat tab lining up with the
chalk line and the bottom of the roll lining up at the top of the footing. Keep the membrane
as tight as possible while unrolling.
3. When installing DMX Drain 5X™on Block Wall Foundations, waterproofing is
recommended over dampproofing due to the high permeability of Block Wall Foundations.
4. Secure the membrane to the foundation wall with DMX Washers™ and concrete nails.
Please note, steel washers are not recommended as they may damage the membrane.
Position the DMX Washers™ in the flat tab, 6 – 8 inches (150mm –200mm) apart, secure
in place with 1 ¼” concrete nails.
Install second row of DMX Washers™ in the body approximately 12” (300mm) below the
flat tab, with the washers spaced 24 –32 inches (300mm –350mm) apart.
Install third row of DMX Washers™ off-center and approximately 12” (300mm) below the
first row.
5. Insert a final row of DMX Washers™approximately 3” - 6”(75mm - 150mm) above the
footing while spacing them 10 ft. apart. This final row of washers will prevent the crushed
stone from getting under the membrane.
Figure 3 Washer Placement

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2.2 Wrapping Around Corners
It is important to fit DMX Drain 5X™ tightly to all corners. Fasten the membrane near the top and
bottom by inserting DMX Washers™DMX recommends washers be placed 6 inches (150 mm)
back from outside corners and 6 inches (150 mm) from inside corners or they may be located
within 6 inches (150mm) of corners when installers previous experience has shown no structural
damage to the foundation and membrane. (Refer to Figure 4)
TIP: The use of a 2” x 4” wood stud will help form and hold the shape of interior corners.
Figure 4 Wrapping Around Corners

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2.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™
When joining two pieces of DMX Drain 5X™overlap them by at least 6 inches (150mm), apply a
full bead of sealant and mesh the dimples. It is not necessary to caulk the joint if the overlap is
12” or more. Apply FlexTrim™with a full bead of sealant along the overlap fastened with concrete
nails every 8 inches (200mm). (Refer to Figures 5 & 6)
Figure 5 Horizontal Joining
Figure 6 Vertical Joining

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2.4 Around Foundation Openings
DMX Drain 5X™ is to be applied around areas that have been cut out of the foundation, for
windows or other openings. The membrane is to be cut 6” (150mm) away from the perimeter of
the cutout in the foundation. Where the membrane has been cut a bead of sealant is to be applied
with DMX FlexTrim™ laid on top and fastened to the foundation using concrete nails. (Refer to
Figure 7)
Figure 7 Around Foundation Openings

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2.5 Change in Grade
When there is a change in grade height or sloped areas the membrane will be required to be cut
to ensure that the DMX Drain 5X™ will be still under the final grade level once the project is
complete. The membrane should be cut parallel to the slope in grade level, while being under
the final grade level by 1” (25mm). In these areas the membranes flat tab will be cut away. In
these situations, the DMX FlexTrim™ is to be applied to the cut areas and fastened with concrete
nails. (Refer to Figure 6)
Figure 8 Change in Grade

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2.6 Sealing End of Roll
When coming to the end of the roll, seal the end by using sealant and DMX FlexTrim™. Make
sure DMX Washers™have been used and installed correctly along the flat tab. Then caulk a
bead of sealant along the end of the membrane where the roll ends. Once bead of sealant has
been applied fasten the DMX FlexTrim™ along the edge of the membrane and over the sealant
to ensure the edge is sealed. DMX FlexTrim™ is to be fastened to the foundation wall with
concrete nails spaced at approximately 8” on center by using a nail gun or hammer. (Refer to
Figure 9)
Figure 9 Sealing the End of a Roll

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2.7 Around Service Entries
Follow these steps when installing DMX Drain 5X™ around service entries that penetrate the
foundation wall:
Step 1: Caulk around the service that is penetrating the foundation.
Step 2: Cut the membrane vertically so that it starts at least 6” (150mm) before the center of
service pipe.
Figure 10 Around Service Entries Part 1
Field Notes & Dimensions

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Step 3: Cut the membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service.
Step 4: Once membrane is in place caulk around the service again, but this time on top of the
spun bond polypropylene geotextile. (At this point there will be sealant on both sides of
the DMX Drain 5X™)
Figure 11 Around Service Entries Part 2
Step 5: Start the next piece of membrane at least 6” (150mm) past the center of the service pipe.
(This will create a minimum 12” overlap within the area of the penetrating service.)
Figure 12 Around Service Entries Part 3

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Step 6: Cut the top layer membrane to fit as tightly as possible around the service.
Step 7: Once membrane has been fitted in place, finish off by caulking around the service and
applying DMX FlexTrim™ with a full bead of sealant and concrete nails spaced at every
8” (200mm).
Figure 13 Around Service Entries Part 4

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3.0 Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundations
This section applies to DMX Drain 5X™installation on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
foundations. When installing DMX Drain 5X™on ICF foundations pay attention to ICF tie/web
spacing that is designed by the ICF manufacturer, tie spacing can vary from 8” – 12” (200mm –
300mm) on center. Refer to ICF manufacturer for any specs related to ICF blocks.
Figure 14 DMX Drain 5X™on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Foundations

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3.1 Installing DMX Drain 5X™
Follow these steps when installing DMX Drain 5X™on ICF foundations.
1. Snap a chalk line one inch below grade level on the foundation wall.
2. Make sure the fabric side is placed away from the foundation wall facing towards the
backfill. Roll out a small amount of DMX Drain 5X™with the flat tab lining up with the
chalk line and the bottom of the roll lining up at the top of the footing. Keep the membrane
as tight as possible while unrolling.
3. Secure the membrane to the foundation wall with DMX Washers™ and 1 ½” deck or
drywall screws. (It is best to use coated / corrosion resistant screws to help prevent from
deteriation in the future.)
Position the DMX Washers™ in the flat tab, 8 or 12 inches (200mm or 300mm) apart,
secure in place with 1 ½” deck or drywall screws, by screwing into Plastic ties. See ICF
manufacturer for ICF tie/web spacing specs.
Second row of DMX Washers™ should be located approximately 12” (300mm) below the
flat tab and spaced at 16” (400mm) or 24” (600mm) apart, depending on ICF tie/web
spacing. See ICF manufacturer for ICF tie/web spacing specs.
Third row of DMX Washers should be located off-center and approximately 12” (300mm)
below the second row, while being spaced at 16” (400mm) or 24” (600mm) apart.
4. Insert a final row of DMX Washers™approximately 3” - 6” (75mm - 150mm) above the
footing while spacing them approximately 10ft. (3.0m) apart. This final row of washers will
prevent the crushed stone from getting under the membrane.
Figure 15 Washer Placement on ICF

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3.2 Wrapping Around Corners
When installing DMX Drain 5X™around corners on an ICF foundation it is important to fit the
membrane tightly to all corners and pay attention to web spacing. Wrap the membrane around
the corner and fasten in place by using DMX Washers™ with 1 ½” deck or drywall screws. Make
sure the DMX Washers™and screws are being fastened into tie/web areas specified by the ICF
manufacturer. (Note: Tie/web spacing is provided by the ICF manufacturer.) (Refer to Figure 4)
TIP: The use of a 2” x 4” wood stud will help form and hold the shape of interior corners.
Figure 16 Wrapping Around Corners on ICF

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3.3 Joining Rolls of DMX Drain 5X™
When joining two pieces of DMX Drain 5X™overlap them by at least 6 inches (150mm), apply a
full bead of sealant and mesh the dimples. It is not necessary to caulk the joint if the overlap is
12” or more. Apply FlexTrim™ with a full bead of sealant along the overlap to seal of end of
membrane, fasten with screws every 8” or 12” (200 - 300mm). For vertical joining you will have
to cut or start the membranes within a ICF tie/web location to ensure that the screws will have
support. (Refer to Figures 17 & 18).
Figure 17 Horizontal Joining on ICF
Figure 18 Vertical Joining on ICF

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3.4 Around Foundation Openings
DMX Drain 5X™is to be applied around areas that have been cut out of the foundation, for
windows or other openings. The membrane is to be a minimum 6” (150mm) away from the
perimeter of the cutout in the foundation. Make sure the membrane is being cut inline with the
ICF ties/webs then a bead of sealant is to be applied with DMX FlexTrim™ laid on top and
fastened to the ICF tie/webs using deck or drywall screws. See manufacturer of ICF for block
specs and tie/web spacing. (Refer to Figure 7)
Figure 19 Around Foundation Openings on ICF