wedi Systems (UK) Ltd
Suppliers of: Building boards, Tile backer boards, floor level shower boards, construction boards, waterproof boards, Building Board Solutions
wedi has been operating with success for nearly 20 years in the United Kingdom. However, in the past few years many competitors have appeared on the UK market – prompting customers to rightfully ask the question:
Why choose wedi when there are numerous other waterproof and tileable solutions to choose from?
Unlike the other brands, wedi has been tried and tested by industry professionals for the past 34 years. The company was founded in Germany in 1983, when Helmut Wedi – a master tiler – set himself a goal to develop high-quality but above all practical solutions for tradesmen which provide real added value in their day-to-day work. His goal became the philosophy of his company and made his family name into a worldwide-known brand. Today, wedi operates in 36 countries worldwide, including the United States, which despite having one of the most diverse markets in the world, has just given a home to wedi’s newest manufacturing plant to be able to cope with the demand.
The system safety that wedi guarantees as well as the straightforward and time-saving installation takes centre stage, while the feedback received from their customers provide the basis for further developments of wedi’s products, systems and services.
The core of wedi’s building board – which forms the basis of all of their tileable elements - is a high-density extruded polystyrene foam that is 100% waterproof to the core and extremely robust while at the same time it is also lightweight. Its cement coated surface forms an incredibly strong and stable base for adhesive thanks to the integrated fibre mesh fabric, making it an ideal basis for any type of plaster and tile.
What sets wedi aside from other tileable solutions on the market is that its products also provide fantastic insulation, therefore save on energy costs and provide long-term protection against mould and fungus. What’s more, due to their A+ labelling – according to German and European regulations and laws – they are also non-hazardous and low-emission products.
Whatever the project - renovation or new build, wooden or concrete construction, wetroom, bathroom or wellness you will find a variety of suitable elements in wedi’s extensive product range. The key to the success of the wedi brand is that their products are well thought out and well made: 100 % secure - signed, sealed and guaranteed by wedi.
wedi BUILDING BOARDS can be applied to practically any substrate and are also suitable for use as an added insulation underneath underfloor heating. They are available in a wide range of formats:
- standard building boards - 600mm wide panels are available in many thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 100mm.
- XL building boards - 900mm wide panels - simplifies installation by reducing joint transitions.
- XXL building boards - 1200mm wide panels - free standing and stable, ideal for use as a partition wall.
- Construct boards are shapeable and flexible boards to create curved forms.
- Vapor boards are vapour proof boards for constantly humid areas such as steam rooms.
wedi FLOOR LEVEL SHOWERS (Fundo range) are not only tileable and 100% waterproof but also unique in their thermal properties which provide added insulation, hence resulting in warmer tiles under foot. What’s more, all elements have a factory-integrated pre-defined even slopes, are load-bearing and wheelchair accessible.
- Point drainage: available with 3 different drain locations (central, corner or end) the Fundo Ligno especially designed for wooden floors and the standard Fundo Primo available in a wide range of sizes.
- Linear drainage: the Fundo Riofino featuring 300mm central channel and the Fundo Riolito neo with close to wall channels in various lengths (300-1100mm) also available in a vast number of standard sizes, both with wedi’s brand new channel drain technology, featuring 360º pipe direction!
- Integrated drainage: available in a wide range of sizes, the Fundo Plano & Fundo Integro with a classic ’point’ design and the Fundo Plano Linea with a sophisticated linear design.
The wedi Fundo design concept also combines creative lines with natural forms offering ’designer showers’ with point drainage such as the Fundo Trollo (round shape) or the Fundo Nautilo (shell shape) with optional wall elements with or without the supply channels, enabling free-standing showers even in the middle of the room!
wedi DESIGN ELEMENTS offer design and functionality at the same time to help give the bathroom that special touch. These products range from new shower seatings - Sanoasa Benches 1-4 and Sanoasa Corner seats - and wedi Niches (4 different sizes), to the well-known Mensolo range offering L and U shapes perfect for pipe cladding or as tileable shelving.
A new innovation from wedi is the new wedi Fundo Top - a ready-to-fit cover perfectly adapted to the slopes and dimensions of their most popular ranges: Fundo Primo, Fundo Plano and Fundo Riolito neo. A contemporary, seamless elegant alternative to traditional tiling, it is made from a 6mm thick mineral material and available in 4 different (full-body) colours: white, beige, grey and anthracite.
wedi’s standard product range also spans into WELLNESS PRODUCTS which can be used - of course - in shower or bathroom areas as well. The Moltoromo modular wall system gives the freedom to create versatile, free-standing wall configurations, such as curved and angled solutions or sinuous lines to add that design led effect to any area, while the Sanbath bathroom furniture range with its elegant shapes continue complementing the wedi Sanoasa Bellina & Comoda modular benches and the versatile wedi Loungers which are available with or without integrated heating.
All wedi elements are designed to interlock and work with all other wedi system components and a long list of accessories, that truly complete the installation and waterproofing system.
The wedi product systems have their own BBA certification showing that they satisfy the construction guidelines and regulations for the United Kingdom and are also tested and approved as sealing systems for wetrooms, thus awarded with a CE mark.
wedi is proud of its outstanding TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, offering customised building solutions for wellness projects as well as a bespoke service to create elements based on individual specifications such as special shower elements, footbaths, fountains, steam cabins or whirlpools to mention only a few.
Further technical information, image galleries and product specifications are available through the wedi website or via the BPi Download Library.
wedi Strong Connection Floor to Ceiling
Having joined the ARDEX family in 2021, wedi systems are now aligned with Ardex solutions providing a complementary systemised approach for easy bathroom renovation. The strength of these brands do not only provide installers with a strong connection to build on but also save time, labour, and costs on site.
Interested in what the merge of wedi systems and Ardex solutions means on a larger scale? Please visit https://strong-connection.com/en/for more information.
ARDEX and wedi always shared the same principles but now, as part of the same family, they join forces offering endless possibilities on bathroom design with unrivalled security whatever the challenge may be on the construction site.
Three market leading brands, Ardex, wedi & Sigma will present a hands-on training day on Tuesday the 28th May focused on Large Format Tiling in Wet Areas. The course is FREE to attend with lunch & refreshments provided throughout. Sign up today to secure your place at https://forms.office.com/e/0qRdab058N
Inevitably as sustainable requirements within the construction sector rise, waterproofing of wet areas is also facing stricter regulation. Rising issues and failures across bathroom, wet room and shower installations with water ingress and leaks, prompted NHBC to issue the technical guidance 9.2/06 in the area of substrates for tiling with special attention to tanking systems used beneath tiles.
wedi can offer not only 100% waterproof and loadbearing (133kg/m2) XPS tilebacker boards and shower elements with all required certifications (UKCA, CE, UKNI, EPD, BBA), but as part of the Ardex Group, also compatible adhesives and grouts for direct tiling without the need of additional waterproofing cutting back on risks associated with additional installation steps.
There is an upcoming online RIBA CPD webinar at 9.30am on Friday the 3rd May on the subject of wedi Wet Room Solutions – to enrol, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mrxyr6ve
Equally suited for refurbishment and new build projects, wedi systems combined with Ardex solutions deliver environmental and cost saving-benefits, giving enhanced performance and functionality for the user.
Why choose wedi?
designed to last
unlimited freedom of design
10-year product quality guarantee
unrivalled ease and safety of installation
tried and tested by industry professionals since 1983
What is the benefit of using the holistic wedi-Ardex system? Assured fully tanked and directly tileable floor-to-ceiling system with a 10 year UK product warranty. Worrying about compatibility of different brands is a thing of the past. STAY FOCUSED ON DESIGN – CHOOSE A STRONG CONNECTION.
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Contact:
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Fundo Ligno Plus
"A walk-in shower on timber floors with a seamless design surface’.“
Product information
The new Fundo Ligno Plus shower element, with its outer edge thickness of just 23 mm was especially developed for use in timber floor installations in combination with an existing Fundo Top design surface. It sits and fits flush with the existing wooden substrate without the need for laborious levelling measures. Due to the integrated slope, the outer edge thickness falls significantly and so, a support plate is fitted underneath reinforcing the drain area, providing peace of mind about the ever-moving, moisture sensitive wooden floor.
In combination with the seamless, non-slip and antibacterial Fundo Top design surface it provides complete protection against damp, mould and fungi at both substrate and surface level.
Reinforced drain area
Predefined 4-sided gradient
100% waterproof to the core
Simple and straightforward installation