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Mineral surfaced APP modified bituminous waterproofing membrane

BITUPLUS G is a high performance polymer modified Plastomeric bituminous waterproofing

membrane, surfaced with reflective natural color slates to provide maximum protection against
UV. The presence of slates provides mechanical protection against light foot traffic and
occasional maintenance, as well as offering an aesthetic surface. It is an ideal membrane for
roofing and exposed application where it can be placed on top of existing substrate and provides
an economical and efficient solution to leaking roofs.

CHARACTERISTICS Polyester
,1. Reinforcement
 Excellent resistance to positive water &


vapor pressure
Good heat resistance \
 Good dimensional stability under
tension
 Good flexibility; can accommodate
structural movements
 High puncture and fatigue resistance
 High tensile and tear strength
 Resists a defined range of water borne
chemicals
 High heat resistance PE Film
 Anti-root grade, resistant to For illustration purpose only
penetration of roots - available
smooth and dry surface by brush, roller or
spray. Allow the primer to dry prior to
FIELDS OF APPLICATION application of membrane.

BITUPLUS G membrane is used for
waterproofing of exposed areas such as
roofs, parapets, terraces, patios, airport
aprons & ramp areas.
APPLICATION
As the viscosity of primer is low, it can easily
penetrate into the concrete pores and promote
adhesion between membrane and concrete
substrate. In addition to that, primer also acts
as a binder for dust particles which gets
accumulated on the concrete surface even after
cleaning.

The application temperature should be Alignment

between 4°C to 50°C. Application procedures Start installation of all membrane plies from the
may vary slightly depending upon site low points or drains, so the flow of water is over
conditions. However below given are the or parallel to the plies but never against the
general guidelines for application of the laps. All overlaps at the membrane seams shall
waterproofing system {refer method be installed so as to have “up” slope laps over
statement as well}: “down” slop laps. Begin membrane application
by unrolling the roll of BITUPLUS G membrane
Surface Preparation and aligning the side laps. Re-roll the roll
Surfaces shall be cleaned thoroughly of halfway and stand on the unrolled portion to
all contaminants like dust, laitance, traces prevent shifting. Side overlaps should be a
of curing compound, oil and grease. All minimum of 100mm and the end overlaps
surface imperfections, protrusions, 150mm.
structurally unsound and friable concrete
must be removed and repaired with a Torching
suitable {POLYCRETE R} concrete repair mortar. BITUPLUS G membranes are installed using a
cylinder fed propane gas torch. Use of hand ­
Priming held roofing torch is recommended as it affords
Apply POLYPRIME SB* (Solvented good control. If multiple burner torching
bituminous primer) @ 4-6m²/lt to a clean, machines are utilized, care must be taken to
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,2.
ensure application of uniform heat and ovoid For end laps, torch the
overheating of membrane. Begin by torching the surface, use trowel /
embossed polyethylene side of the rolled portion spatula to scrape off
of membrane. Proper torching procedure involves mineral chips in this
passing the torch flame in a "L" pattern applying area and adhere the
about 75 percent of heat across the coiled subsequent membrane
portion of roll and 25 percent across the after torching the bottom
substrate, including the lap area of previously surface. Bitumen
installed membrane. As the membrane is heated Compound should never
the embossing starts to melt away exposing a shiny be left exposed to sun,
bitumen surface. Roll forward the membrane and and always be protected.
press firmly with boots or roller against the
substrate to bond well. The propane flame should Upstands, Corners, Abutments, Junctions
be moved from side to side and ‘ up’ the lap edge – Angle Fillets
while the membrane is slowly unrolled and
adhered to the underlying surface. Subsequent All angles and abutments should be sealed with
shift of the roll shall be avoided after heating extra care to ensure full bonding. BITUPLUS G
has begun. When complete, the remaining shall be overlapped with the base membrane
untorched membrane shall be re-rolled and and taken up on the parapet wall and tucked
installed in the same manner. When one end is into a groove cut into the concrete. The grooves
complete, re-roll the opposite end not yet torched, shall be sealed with a suitable mastic sealant
and install in the same manner. As subsequent (BITUMASTIC / POLYSEAL PS).
rolls are installed, heat is applied to both the Flashing details are accomplished using cut
roll and the exposed laps of the membrane being pieces of BITUPLUS P membrane in combination
overlapped onto. Be sure to heat the entire roll with appropriate pre-fabricated flashing
evenly, not just the lap areas, with extra components. Same side lap & end lap rules
concentration at the laps. apply as to field membrane. Pertinent flashing /
CAUTION: Do not over-torch as this will expose the angle fillet details should compulsorily be
reinforcement in the membrane and cause damage provided, in order to ensure optimum
to it. performance of the membrane at critical
junctions.
Sealing
Heat both the overlaps selvedge; Use round
tipped trowel to seal the overlap. Adequate heat
is confirmed when a uniform flow of melted
bitumen compound flows evenly in a uniform
bead that oozes from the applied membrane’s
edges. Excess compound should be smoothened
and pressed into the seam using a heated trowel.
Any unbonded areas must be lifted and re-
torched. Do not attempt to reseal by torching the
top surface of the membrane.
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 STORAGE & SHELF LIFE • For cold sealing / bonding of membranes
on concrete surfaces, or for application over
BITUPLUS G rolls, either existing old bitumen membranes, instead
loose or on pallets, have to of torch-on method (where open flame is
be stored vertically in a prohibited, or over combustible surfaces such
shaded area covered by a as wooden roofs), use BITUMASTIC, a
thick fabric (or in it’s solvented bitumen rubber mastic sealant for
original hot-shrink-wrap) adhering membrane; refer separate TDS.
and secured to ensure • Conditional Warranty on product available.
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minimal exposure to Our method statement on storage,

sunlight. Do not stack preparation, application and installation
pallets on top of each procedures to be strictly followed for warranty
other. The membranes to be valid.
shall be protected from all
sources of heat and extreme temperatures. The
shelf life is 12 months if stored as per
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
recommendations. Excessive exposure to
sunlight, UV and other sources of heat will result Any naked flame should be kept well away
in considerable deterioration of the product and from the gas cylinders. When ignited, the
reduces its shelf life. Long term storage might torch should be watched at all times. Torch
,3. result in compound ageing and deterioration of should not be rested on finished roofing.
bitumen. Extreme care should be taken when working
near combustible materials or items which
POINTS TO NOTE might be scorched by the gas flame. All
local authorities’ safety regulations should be
followed.
• All tested & physical parameter values are
subject to a 5-15% tolerance factor.
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
• Anti-Root grade, resistant to root penetration
for garden / green roofing, available.
BITUPLUS G membranes are tested, and
• Elastomeric SBS Grade, available.
conforms to the pertinent requirements of
• 5mm Thickness membrane (Weight 6.50kg /
UEAtc, ASTM and EN.
m² - 6.80kg / m² and 2mm thickness membrane
(weight 3.00 kg / m² - 3.20 kg / m²), available.
• Different cold flexibility grades on special HEALTH & SAFETY
orders, available.
• For mineral surfaced membranes, a variety of BITUPLUS G membranes contain a tacky
RAL colored slate flakes available on special bitumen compound which, during
orders with minimum order quantity of 15,000 application, can stick to human skin. Such
Sq.m. stains can be removed by using a cloth
• Embossed thermo-stable aluminium foil finish dipped in a suitable cleaner (refer MSDS).
available (minimum order quantity 15,000 Sq.m.) Torch flame produces fumes. Provide
• Bridge Deck Waterproofing grade membranes adequate ventilation.
available, where paving asphalt can be directly
laid on the membrane. SUPPLY
• Mineral surfaced membranes also available in
‘self-adhesive’ grade. BITUPLUS G 1m x 10m
• #150 and #110 ISO Grade membranes are
reinforced with a composite polyester stabilized POLYPRIME SB 20 lt pail & 200 lt drum
with glass yarn, normally recommended as a top
layer/cap layer in a multi-layer waterproofing BITUMASTIC 20 kg pail
system.
• +Polymer modified asphalt coating POLYCRETE R 25 kg bag
specifications provided are for ‘Summer Grade’
POLYSEAL PS 2. 5 Litre Can
compound; a ‘Winter Grade’ compound with lower
cold temperature flexibility also available on
request; prices vary.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – BITUPLUS G
BITUPLUS BITUPLUS BITUPLUS BITUPLUS BITUPLUS
PRODUCT G G G G G TEST STANDARD
3.0mm 4.0mm 5.0Kg/m² 4.5Kg/m² 4.0kg/m²
PROPERTIES VALUES
3.8 - 4.0
3.5 {For 3.0 {For
{For
Average Thickness, [mm] 3.0 4.0 Information Information EN 1849-1
Information
Only} Only}
Only}
Average Mass per Unit Area,
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3.8 – 4.0 5.0 – 5.4 4.8 – 5.0 4.25 – 4.5 3.8 – 4.0 EN 1849-1
[kg/m²] ^
Length [m] 10.0 EN 1848-1

Width [m] 1.0 EN 1848-1

Straightness [mm] Max 20mm x 10mm EN 1848-1

Visible Defects Absent EN 1850-1

Upper Surface Finish Grey (Or Coloured) Natural Slate Flakes In-House

Lower Surface Finish PE Foil In-House

Coating Asphalt +Polymer Modified Asphalt EN 1427 /
Softening Point R&B, [˚C] 150 ASTM D 36
,4. Penetration @ 25 ˚C [0.1mm] 18 – 23 EN 1426 / ASTM D 5
Penetration @ 60 ˚C [0.1mm] 70 – 90 EN 1426 / ASTM D 5
Reinforcement Polyester,
250 200 180 #150 #110 ISO EN 29073-1
[g/m²] [GSM]
Tensile Strength (L/T)
1100/800 900/700 750/600 500/400 400/300 EN 12311-1
[N/5cm]
Elongation at break (L/T), [%] 45/45 40/45 40/45 35/35 30/35 EN 12311-1
Shear Resistance at Joints
800/700 700/600 600/500 400/300 300/200 EN 12317-1
(L/T), [N/5Cm]
250/250 200/200 160/170 140/140 130/130 EN 12310-1
Tear Resistance (L/T), [N]
500/400 400/350 350/300 300/250 250/200 ASTM D 5147

Resistance to Static Loading 25kg 20kg 15kg 15kg 10kg EN 12730 (A)

Impact Resistance [mm] 1250mm 1000mm 1000mm 800mm 700mm EN 12691

EN1107-1 /
Dimensional Stability [%] ±0.30
ASTM D 6222
Heat / Flow Resistance @ EN52123 /
No Flow
120˚C DIN EN 1110
Low Temperature Flexibility @ +No EN1109 /
Crack
0˚C ASTM D 5147
Water Absorption [BSP] [%] 0.20 ASTM D 5147
Hydrostatic pressure
Resistance, 60 – 250kPa*
No Leakage EN 1928(A) / UEAtc
(*Depending on Reinforcement
grade)
Reaction to Fire Class E EN 13501-1
Water Vapour transmission 0.01 ASTM E 96
[g/m²/24Hours]
Resistance to Root Growth PASSED (Anti-root grade only) EN 13948
Adhesion of Granules
15 – 25 EN 12039
[Loss][%]
* All tested & physical parameter values are subject to a 5-15% tolerance factor
^ Unit weight measured as per EN 1849-1 excluding the selvedge Vers. Jan 2019, Ed (01)
Apart from the information given here, it is equally important to observe the relevant guidelines and regulations of various organizations
and trade associations as well as the respective international standards. Afore-mentioned product’s characteristics are based upon our
current experience, applied testing & given in good faith. Warranted properties and possible uses which go beyond those warranted in
this information sheet require our written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material temperature of 23ºC and
50% relative humidity unless specified otherwise and results are mean values for specific properties. Please note that under other
climatic & application conditions performance can be accelerated, delayed and/or different.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the handling, suitability & use of our products, is based on our
professional experience. As materials, substrate & application conditions may vary with each intended application, and thus are
completely beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each case sufficient tests and trials are conducted to check &
confirm the suitability of our products for their intended use. User alone assumes all risks, liability & responsibility. Legal liability cannot
be accepted on the basis of the contents of this information sheet or any verbal advice given. Polybit disclaims all other express or implied
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modify properties of this product without notice. This technical data sheet automatically supersedes all previous editions relevant to this
product, copies of which will be supplied upon request.

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