{"id":3447,"date":"2026-05-11T15:38:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.struxsys.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3447"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:30:05","slug":"s518","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.struxsys.com\/?product=s518","title":{"rendered":"S518"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Product Description<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The S518 3 mm Tile Uncoupling Membrane is designed to help protect tiled and stone floors from stress caused by substrate movement. It provides effective uncoupling between the substrate and tile layer, helping reduce stress transfer and improve the long-term stability of tile installations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Manufactured from durable polyethylene (PE) with a structured surface and reinforced mesh layer, the membrane provides reliable mechanical anchoring, load distribution, and waterproof protection. 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