wedi Systems (UK) Ltd
Unit 4, Mercury Park,
Mercury Way,
Trafford Park,
Manchester
LANCASHIRE M41 7LY
Tel: 0161 864 2336
Fax: 0161 864 1323
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.
Sustainable wellness oasis with system technology from wedi
Quick-to-install, durable and safe solutions for designing high-quality wellness facilities – a specialty of wedi, one of the leading system providers of directlytileable, waterproof shower and bathroom systems. It is precisely why wedi was chosen as the manufacturer of the new wellness area at the Mosel Village Resort in Ellenz-Poltersdorf. During planning and implementation, special attention was paid to sustainability and first-class quality – in keeping with the overall orientation of the resort, which was designed according to the latest standards of energy supply and sustainability. In close cooperation with the wellness construction expert and long-term wedi partner Wolfgang Peters from Bochum, the wishes of the owners were realized within a very short time. Thanks to the extremely high degree of prefabrication of wedi products, the project was completed particularly quickly: the new exclusive spa area of the Mosel Village Resort, comprising a steam room, shower area, snow cabin and heated bench with integrated technology was built in just 2 weeks.
The owner and operator Svetlana Zwyer and her partner Helmut Dehren transformed the former Freimuth winery in Ellenz-Poltersdorf into a true oasis of relaxation. Guests of the Mosel Village Resort can expect a unique stay that focuses on peace, relaxation and indulgence. In addition to luxuriously equipped apartments and the hotel's restaurant with vineyard, the new spa area forms the heart of the resort: various saunas, an indoor pool with outdoor area, inviting relaxation rooms and a sun terrace with a wonderful panoramic view of the Mosel valley leaves nothing to wish for. The absolute highlight of the spa facility is the snow cabin, in which sauna guests can enjoy the refreshing icy feel of real snow all year around. The unique cabin - as well as the steam bath, the heated bench in the relaxation room and the new shower area- was realized with system solutions from wedi. After four weeks of planning, wellness construction specialist and master tiler Wolfgang Peters started the construction phase in mid-March 2023 in close collaboration with wedi's trading partner Hieronimi, headquartered in Faid. "The technical requirements for the project were extremely diverse and demanding" - recalls Mr Peters. - "Thanks to the careful preliminary planning and intensive coordination between all project participants, despite some challenges, we were still able to complete the constrcution within the planned time."
Steam bath: the essential feature of any wellness oasis
Steam detoxifies the skin, revitalizes the senses and promotes stress relief – therefore, a steam room was a must in the newly designed spa area of the Mosel Village Resort. The owners had precise ideas for the structural implementation: the steam room was to be provided with a gable roof including an individually coloured coating. In addition, lighting technology was to be integrated within to support the relaxing atmosphere. The visual design – like that of the entire wellness construction project – was to be characterised by straight, clear shapes in order to create a modern and elegant design. Thanks to the design flexibility and the high degree of prefabrication of wedi solutions, the realisation of the client's specifications was possible without any problems. To ensure optimum protection of substrates and surfaces against moisture and water vapour, the wedi elements made of extruded polystyrene hard foam were initially coated with a vapour barrier during manufacturing – an essential feature, especially in steam areas where constant high-humidity is present. For this purpose, a sanded epoxy resin coat was applied to the inner side of all steam room elements. In addition, pipework for the desired Kneipp hoses was also integrated and the roof coating in the RAL colour specified by the architect was also applied in the factory. The integration of the gable roof of the steam room posed the first major challenge for the experienced wedi partner Wolfgang Peters: "There was only a limited space of 0.6 metres between the steam room ceiling and the existing concrete ceiling for assembly, so a great degree of precision was required. Thanks to the low weight of the wedi elements, we were able to overcome this challenge well. First, the ceiling part of the steam room was placed on supports under the concrete ceiling to allow for the left and right roof sections to be fitted." Technical expertise was also required when integrating the lighting technology into the gable roof at the factory: for technically flawless and safe operation, it had to be reliably protected against moisture and steam ingress. Another central part of the new steam room at the Mosel Village Resort is the custom-made wedi bench. Water and steam are effectively drained thanks to the central drainage of the wedi floor element with point drainage. This means that no moisture damage can occur – instead,a safe and pleasant environment is guaranteed in the long term.
Snow at any time of the year
With the new snow cabin, the Mosel Village Resort offers its guests an absolutely unique spaexperience: the snow produced by a snow machine allows a winter wellness pleasure all year round and serves as an invigorate cooling after a sauna or steam session. For Peters, the implementation of the snow cabin was the biggest challenge of the project. First, it was necessary to find a suitable location for the snow cabin, cold room and the required generator – a tricky task, since the technical rooms of the hotel offered only a limited space. The noise of the equipment in operation also had to be taken into account, so that guests were not disturbed. Taking all requirements into account, wellness construction expert Peters developed a tailor-made concept for integrating the snow cabin into the new sauna landscape. When planning the room with wedi wall, floor and ceiling modules, it was important to protect the timber substrate from moisture and prevent condensation outside the cabin. As a result, the wedi modules were equipped with a vapour barrier and several sealing layers. Another particular challenge arose from the integration of two 1 x 2 metre ice plates, which support the cold winter atmosphere in the snow cabin and were to be incorporated directly into the wedi wall elements. For this purpose, special anchor fasteners were used to prevent condensation forming on the substrate. After the installation of the ice plates was completed, a special sealing membrane was applied again on the wedi walls and the floor to ensure the highest level of watertightness. Just like for the steam room, a specific atmospheric lighting concept was also planned for the snow room: wedi ceiling elements were factory-fitted with LED RGB light rails to create a unique, colour-adjustable lighting environment. Finally, the most demanding part followed: five skilled workers transported the almost 100 kg heavy snow machine to the wedi roof and connected it safely and professionally with a low clearance height of only 0.6 m being available. A sweat-inducing job that has paid off: the new snow cabin shines in winter splendour and conveys a real Scandinavian sauna feeling with winter forest motifs, ice walls and wooden elements.
Safe, stable and quickly installed: wedi shower elements
Two floor-level shower elements of the Fundo Primo series were installed in the new shower area of the wellness oasis. The innovative shower solution combines functionality, aesthetics and durability. Like all wedi system solutions, the Fundo Primo shower trays are also made of high-quality extruded polystyrene foam and have exceptional stability, resilience, water and heat resistance. These properties are particularly important in wellness areas, where high temperatures and humidity prevail and the showers are heavily used every day. The Fundo Primo point drainage system with factory-integrated slope allows effective drainage of the water and prevents water pooling on the ground. Dangerous slipping can be avoided and thus safety in the shower area can be significantly improved. The walls were also designed with wedi elements according to the specifications of the client. A special highlight is the factory-installed hansgrohe iBox, to which over 200 different flush-mounted fittings can be connected. The prefabrication of the wall modules ensured that all required pipes and connections, e.g. for the overhead showers, were already included at the time of delivery and the entire technology was already sealed. The walls only had to be set up and fastened on the construction site – there was no need to set up and seal the iBox, or the piping. The installation was carried out in a very short time, with significantly less noise and dirt compared to classic sanitary installations. After only 24 hours, the new wedi shower wall modules were ready to be tiled. Another advantage of wedi elements: they are extremely easy to maintain, meet the highest hygiene standards and provide long-term protection against mould – invaluable in areas that place high demands on cleanliness and hygiene.
Custom-made heated bench for pure moments of rest
The tailor-made bench, which ensures perfect well-being temperatures with its integrated hot water heating system, invites visitors to rest and linger between sauna or steam room sessions. As per wishes of the client, it was designed in a straight cubic form to fit harmoniously into the overall visual concept. The installation time and labour was significantly reduced thanks to the factory integration of the hot water pipes for the heating system. The desired positions for the inlet and outlet of the pipe were already determined durnig advance consultation with the sanitation company. "This allowed us to create a clear interface between different trades and to carry out the laying and milling of the pipes during manufacturing" - adds Oliver Freerichs, key account manager for spa & wellness at wedi. "This effectively prevented delays and guaranteed smooth collaboration." After assembly, the bench was tiled quickly and safely. The two-level bench now serves as a spacious seating area in the new relaxation area and has been supplemented by two foot baths for maximum comfort.
High degree of prefabrication allows for easy and quick assembly
Thanks to a special motor vehicle, it was possible to transport all prefabricated wedi products from the outdoor terrace of the wellness area to the respective installation sites without great effort. The project participants also benefited from the low weight and the extremely high stability of the elements. The fact that all wedi system solutions were already prefabricated and equipped with the required ducts and technology at the wedi factory in Emsdetten, not only simplified the work on the construction site, but also shortened the project implementation. "Thanks to the high degree of prefabrication and the good communication between the various trades, we were able to successfully assemble all components within two weeks" - Mr Peters sums up the demanding wellness construction project with satisfaction. Subsequently, the fine detailing was carried out: the required technology was connected and all wedi elements were tiled according to requirements. The dream of a high-quality and sustainable wellness oasis at the Mosel Village Resort has thus become a reality.
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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