High Performance, Single Layer Torch-On, Reinforced, Polymer-Bitumen Waterproofing Membrane

Product Specification

Fidia Membrane

High performance, single layer torch-on, reinforced, polymer-bitumen waterproofing membrane

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Waterproofing

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Roof / Podium / Decks and Balconies with protected membranes

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Where so designated on the drawings, surfaces shall be waterproofed with a high performance, single-layer torch on, reinforced, polymer-bitumen waterproofing membrane system.

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General

All surfaces shall be prepared, primed and the membrane applied strictly in accordance with the current manufacturer technical data sheet.

All work shall be carried out by a pre-qualified contractor, who is well trained in the application of the specific, documented, membrane system.

All materials used in conjunction with the new membrane system, shall be approved by the membrane manufacturer.

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Surface Preparation

All surfaces to which the new membrane is to be applied, shall be smooth, clean, dry, and free from irregularities.

Sand / cement fillets, polymer modified, shall be installed at all change in direction of substrate locations (e.g. from horizontal to vertical). With sheet membranes all internal and external corners shall be double detailed in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations.

All substrate cracks and surface imperfections are to be filled, sealed and dry prior to membrane application.

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The waterproofing layer is to be 3 mm minimum thickness, elasto-plastomeric, polymer bitumen membrane based on distilled bitumen blended with both plastomers and elastomers polymers, reinforced with non-woven polyester fabric and stabilised longitudinally with glass fibres. When tested in accordance with UEAtc directive Jan 1984, it shall exhibit the following properties:

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Index Fidia from Parchem Construction Supplies meets the performance criteria and is an approved product for this application.

Parchem Construction SuppliesDocument Date: 09/2009Page 1 of 2

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