Bitushield™ - Waterproofing Sheet Membrane
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Self-adhesive waterproofing sheet membrane finished with mineralized felt for exposed waterproofing detailing.
Application
- Protection of Bituthene® 5000.
- Exposed details of decks waterproofing systems.
- Protection and waterproofing of parapets and edges of terraces and balconies.
- Finishing of concrete planter boxes.
BITUSHIELD™ is recommended as detailing membrane of other waterproofing systems, suitable for UV exposed application. It is also suitable as protection of BITUTHENE® 5000 waterproofing membrane under sand carpet and hot rolled asphalt.
Description
A preformed, cold applied, non-woven polyester reinforced protection membrane 3.0 mm thick overall, comprising a self-adhesive rubber/bitumen compound protected with a release film, laminated to a robust green mineralized felt.
Features and benefits:
- Self adhesive - no heating plant or hot bitumen bedding adhesive required.
- Easily applied.
- Conforms to changes in profile.
- Accommodates shrinkage cracks up to 0.6 mm.
- Accepts road laying machinery.
- Provides dimensional stability and resistance to damage. Self-adhesion to substrate.
- Lap integrity achieved by application of hot finishes. Guaranteed thickness, not subject to site variation.
General information
Color | Green |
Finish | Other Guidance for specification option: Mineralized felt. |
Material | Polyester |
Shape | Other |
Length | 6000 mm |
Width | 1000 mm |
Height | 3 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J41/12 Reinforced bitumen membrane cold deck roof covering J41/130 Built-up reinforced bitumen membrane cold deck roof covering |
Specification data - Bitumen sheets
Performance characteristics | Waterproofing. |
Form | Waterproofing sheet membrane. |
Material | |
Carrier material | Polyester. |
Bitumen modification | Adhesive-modified bitumen. |
Membrane carrier material | Polyester. |
Weight (minimum) | 32 kg (roll weight). |
Thickness (minimum) | 3 mm. |
Surface finishes | |
Top | Mineralized felt. |
Underside | Self-adhesive backing. |
Roll size | 1.0 x 6.0 m. |
Resistance to tearing | To EN 12310-1, 214 N (longitudinal); 302 N (transversal). |
Impact resistance | To EN 12691, 500 mm drop height: passed. |
Static load resistance | To EN 12730, imposed load 10 kg: passed. |
Tensile strength | To EN 12311-1, 595 N/50 mm (longitudinal); 511 N/ 50 mm (transversal). |
Elongation at break | 59% (longitudinal); 69% (transversal). |
Sustainability data
Material | Polyester |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |