Company Background
John Newton & CO LTD, is a long established privately owned company and the oldest established company in this field of the building industry. We pioneered the Air Gap method of damp proofing in 1931 with the introduction to the UK of "NEWTONITE" membrane. In 1984 Christopher Newton invented and developed a meshed membrane called Newlath to receive plaster or render which has led to the current generation of high density studded polypropylene membranes which we supply today and sold under our registered trade name Newlath 2000 and the Newton 500 family of membranes used in our Newton System 500 underground waterproofing system.
JOHN NEWTON & CO LTD
- Serving the building industry since 1848 -
John Newton & Co Ltd is the UK's leading INDEPENDENT manufacturer and distributor of Cavity Drainage Membrane (CDM) and related water control & drainage products used for waterproofing and damp proofing applications in newbuild construction, building renovation & refurbishment projects. For internal below ground or earth retaining applications such as basement waterproofing, cellar waterproofing, lining a tunnel or waterproofing an arch use our BBA Certified Newton System 500 incorporating our Newton Drainage Systems. For above ground applications such as damp proofing a damp wall, gable end, barn conversion or damp proofing timber frame building use BBA certified Newton Newlath 2000. For external waterproofing of earth retaining walls use Newton Geodrain. Newton's Slimline Flooring provides a damp proof and waterproof membrane so damp sensitive flooring finishes such as wooden flooring can be rapidly applied even if the underlying building structure is not dry.
Waterproofing, Damp Proofing Products and Services:
Newton's waterproofing products and services are 'setting the standard' for damp proofing of old and new building. Our Newton System 500 waterproofing system is designed to comply with BS8102. Newton's have an established network of Newton Registered Contractors to assist with your waterproofing installation and our pre-sales product specialists provide answers to your waterproofing and damp proofing questions. Our products continue to be backed up by literature, specification advice and Newton's 30 Year Product Warranty - please contact our office for details.
We recommend that all below ground work is installed by a Newton Registered Contractor as they can offer insurance backed guarantees through one of the two industry bodies. Newton Registered Contractors have all been on The School of Waterproofing Courses and had installations of our membrane systems inspected on site.
There are other membranes on the market without BBA approval so it is always advisable to specify "Newton Membranes". For below ground applications please Contact our office for advice and a list of Newton Registered Contractors near you.
Newton Newlath 2000
John Newton & Company have been long established as suppliers of specialist materials to the Building Industry. For over 60 years they manufactured and supplied Newtonite lathing. Over five million metres of this pitch impregnated fibre material was used throughout the United Kingdom.
Having pioneered the air gap system, the original Newtonite ventilated membrane principle has been greatly improved with the introduction of Newlath and now NEWLATH 2000, and its polypropylene fixing plugs. This metal-free combination avoids the likelihood of corrosion or deterioration and provides a plastering base that will last indefinitely.
Since its introduction NEWLATH 2000 has been used successfully on a wide variety of buildings.
Newton System 500
A complete range of products incorporating NEWTON 500 membranes:-
for waterproofing underground structures such as wet basements, damp cellars, flooded vaults, dripping railway arches, damp stations, turf roofs and many other problems that require a long lasting flexible damp and waterproof solution which is installed by our UK network of qualified installers to comply with BS8102.
Newton Geodrain
Newton Geodrain comprises of a 6mm stud Cavity Drain Membrane with Geotex a filter fabric thermally welded to the studded face. The filter fabric allows water to pass into the cavity created by the 6mm studs, but will not allow fines or sediments to pass into the cavity. Any water entering the cavity immediately de-pressurises and falls down to the perforated pipe (land drain or French drain) situated below floor level which in turn drains the water away to a suitable drainage point. The filter fabric should continue around the perforated pipe protecting it from fines and sediments also.
Three reasons to chose Geodrain
1. Advanced techniques ensure the Geotex is securely ‘welded’ to the cavity membrane.
2. Flexibility and strength provided by high quality polypropylene.
3. Rapid and easy application.

John Newton & Co Ltd
12 Verney Road
London SE16 3DH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7237 1217
Fax: +44 (0)20 7252 2769
E-mail: sales@newtonmembranes.co.uk