In installations with self-supporting pavers on screed contact points or gravel/crushed stone beds, the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of Schlüter-BARA-RT is placed at the edge of the construction on top of the drainage membrane Schlüter-TROBA or Schlüter-TROBA-PLUS, where it is aligned vertically and horizontally. The vertical finishing leg provides a neat finishing edge for the complete assembly and allows for the drainage of water. The different profile heights from 9 to 65 mm accommodate a variety of edge formats.
The profile can also be used in conjunction with tile coverings. In this case, the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of the finishing profile BARA-RT is fully embedded in the tile adhesive and integrated into the bonded waterproofing assembly.
Alternatively, the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of BARA-RT can be fully embedded in the screed, which allows for installing the mortar bed flush with the upper edge of the profile. TROBA-PLUS must be installed as an area drainage membrane between the waterproofing layer and the screed to ensure that water cannot accumulate in the screed layer.
If Schlüter-DITRA is to be installed, the screed is levelled 3 mm below the top of the profile.
The profile creates a neat edge finish and covers the edge of tiles as well as any exposed screed.
Note: Schlüter-BARA-RHA is available as a height-adjustable finishing profile made of colour-coated aluminium.
It is inserted into BARA-RT and is used to finish the exposed perimeters of balconies and terraces and to create a neat edge appearance.