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Profiles XL FireSmart Plus System - Warm Roof / Safe2Torch / Partial Bond / Heated / PIR - System Number 8

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BMI Group UK Ltd

Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof system based around the Profiles XL FireSmart Plus mineral capsheet and Thermazone Torch On insulation.

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Application

Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof system for use on refurbishment and new build projects.

Description

Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof system based around the Profiles XL FireSmart Plus mineral capsheet and Thermazone Torch On Board insulation.


Features and benefits:

  • For use above a variety of substrates in refurbishment or new build projects.
  • Range of insulation thicknesses available.
  • Wide range of accessories available.
  • Manufacturer offers a design and specification service (recommended that they are consulted early in the design process).
  • Part of a range of FireSmart based systems (others specified separately).

General information

Color

Grey

Guidance for specification option:

Charcoal or blue/grey.

Blue

Guidance for specification option:

Blue/ grey.

Green

Brown

Manufacturer guidance

To match field sheet, consult manufacturer for details.

Finish

Mineral

Material

Bitumen

Guidance for specification option:

Polyester reinforced styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) modified.

Polyisocyanurate (PIR)

Guidance for specification option:

Insulation.

Manufacturer guidance

See specification for other materials.

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Warranty description

30 year

Uniclass

Ss_30_40_30_72 Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof covering systemsPrimary

CAWS

J41/10 Reinforced bitumen membrane warm deck roof covering

J41/110 Built-up reinforced bitumen membrane warm deck roof covering

Specification data - Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof covering systems

Preparation

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Horizontal work

Icopal SA Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

Solvent-based, low viscosity polymeric priming solution.

  • Colour: Black/ brown.
  • Coverage rate: 4–8 m² per litre.
  • Application rate: 0.12–0.25 L/m².
  • Application limits: 4–25°C.
  • Drying time: 5–30 minutes.
  • Available in a 5 and 25 L tin to be applied by brush or roller.
  • Also available in a canister which can be spray-applied with the appropriate equipment.

Skirtings and vertical work

As Horizontal work.

Air and vapour control layer

-

Type

TorchSafe TA VCL Stripes.

Guidance for specification option:

Glass reinforced SBS-modified bitumen membrane with bitumen bonding stripes on the upper surface.

  • Independently site and laboratory tested by the British Board of Agrément and awarded BBA certificate number 09/4645, Products Sheet 4.
  • CE marked.
  • Upper surface: Silica sand with SBS-modified bitumen stripes with thermofusible film.
  • Lower surface: Heat-activated self-adhesive SBS-modified bitumen with release sheet.
  • Type of reinforcement: Glass, 80 g/m².


Characteristics:

  • Length, to BS EN 1848-1: 7.5 m.
  • Width (including selvedge), to BS EN 1848-1: 1 m.
  • Straightness, to BS EN 1848-1: <20 mm/10m.
  • Effective thickness, to BS EN 1849-1: 3.5 mm.
  • Mass per unit area, to BS EN 1849-1: 3.5 kg/m².
  • Water tightness, to BS EN 1928 (A): Pass.
  • Water vapour resistance, to BS EN 1931: >6094 µ.
  • Reaction to fire, to BS EN 13501-1: Class E.
  • Tensile strength, to BS EN 12311-1: 840 N/50mm (MD); 550 N/50mm (TD).
  • Elongation, to BS EN 12311-1: 3.5% (MD); 3.8% (TD).
  • Dimensional stability, to BS EN 1107-1: ≤0.5.
  • Flexibility at low temperature, to BS EN 1109: ≤-10°C.
  • Flow resistance at elevated temperature, to BS EN 11071-7: ≥90°C.

Consult manufacturer's literature for tolerances.

Attachment

Heat activation.

Self-adhesive.

Manufacturer guidance

To be installed in accordance with current and relevant standards such as BS 8217, BS 6229 and BS 8000-4.


For further details consult the manufacturer's Flat Roofing Product Installation Guidelines or contact their technical services team.

Insulation

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Type

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 25 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 30 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 40 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 50 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 60 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 70 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 80 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 90 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 100 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 110 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 120 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 140 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 150 mm thick.

Thermazone Torch-on Board insulation, 160 mm thick.

Manufacturer guidance

High performance rigid urethane CFC-/ HCFC-free insulation board specially designed for use in high performance partial-bond torch-applied warm roof waterproofing system applications.

  • Upper face: Bitumen-coated glass tissue finished with a thermofusible polypropylene fleece.
  • Lower face: Mineralized glass tissue.
  • Boards size: 1200 x 600 mm.

Tapered boards are also available.

Fixing

Heat activation of the lozenges to the upper surface of the VCL.

Waterproof covering

-

First layer

-

Type

Profiles Vent XL.

Manufacturer guidance

Glass-reinforced, SBS-modified bitumen membrane with special

vapour control stripes.

  • Upper surface: Thermofusible film.
  • Lower surface: Silica sand with SBS-modified bitumen stripes with thermofusible PE film.
  • Material: SBS-modified bitumen.
  • Type of reinforcement: Glass fibre, 120 g/m².
  • Independently site and laboratory tested by the British Board of Agrément and awarded BBA certificate number 07/4409, Product Sheet 2.


Characteristics:

  • Length, to EN 1848-1: 7 m.
  • Width (including selvedge), to EN 1848-1: 1 m.
  • Straightness, to BS EN 1848-1: <20 mm/10m.
  • Mass per unit area, to BS EN 1849-1: 4.96 kg/m².
  • Effective thickness, to BS EN 1849-1: 3.6 mm.
  • Water tightness, to BS EN 1928 (B): Pass.
  • Tensile strength, to BS EN 12311-1: 950 N/50mm (MD); 850 N/50mm (TD).
  • Elongation, to BS EN 12311-1: 6% (MD); 6% (TD).
  • Dimensional stability, to BS EN 1107-1: ≤0.5%.
  • Flexibility at low temperature, to BS EN 1109: ≤-15°C.
  • Flow resistance at elevated temperature, to BS EN 1110: ≥90°C.


Consult manufacturer's literature for tolerances.

Attachment

Torch-applied.

Top layer

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Type

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Mineral Capsheet, charcoal.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Mineral Capsheet, green.

Guidance for specification option:

Made to order, minimum order quantities may apply - consult manufacturer for details.

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Mineral Capsheet, blue/ grey.

Guidance for specification option:

Made to order, minimum order quantities may apply - consult manufacturer for details.

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Mineral Capsheet, brown.

Guidance for specification option:

Made to order, minimum order quantities may apply - consult manufacturer for details.

Manufacturer guidance

Polyester reinforced SBS-modified bitumen membrane with FireSmart fire retardant. For use as a torch-applied top sheet.

  • Upper surface: Mineral granules with thermofusible film to overlap selvedge.
  • Lower surface: Thermofusible PE film.
  • Material: SBS-modified bitumen.
  • Type of reinforcement: Polyester, 250 g/m².


Characteristics:

  • Length, to EN 1848-1: 5 m.
  • Width (including selvedge), to EN 1848-1: 1 m.
  • Mass per unit area, to BS EN 1849-1: 7.2 kg/m².
  • Effective thickness, to BS EN 1849-1: 5.5 mm.
  • Water tightness, to BS EN 1928 (B): Pass.
  • External fire performance, to EN 13501-5: BROOF(t4).
  • Tensile strength, to BS EN 12311-1: 900 N/50mm (MD/ TD).
  • Elongation, to BS EN 12311-1: 35% (MD/ TD).
  • Dimensional stability, to BS EN 1107-1: ≤0.5%.
  • Flexibility at low temperature, to BS EN 1109: ≤-20°C.
  • Flow resistance at elevated temperature, to BS EN 1110: >75°C.


Consult manufacturer's literature for tolerances.

Attachment

Torch-applied.

Detail work

-

Flashings

As Waterproof covering.

FormFlash lead-free roof flashing.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

  • Roll length: 10 m; available in widths between 120 and 950 mm.
  • Lightweight, lead-free alternative for roof flashing. 50% lighter than Code 4 lead making it easier to handle and speedier to install.
  • FormFlash fixing clips included.
  • Smooth grey finish.

Not required.

Skirtings and upstands

TorchSafe TA Detailing Underlay and Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Mineral Capsheet.

Not required.

Welted drips

As Waterproof covering.

Not required.

Cover strips

As Waterproof covering.

Not required.

System accessories

None.

Roofgard GRP Edge Trims.

Guidance for specification option:

A range of perimeter trims is available in sizes B50, B100 or B150, with match internal and external corners available throughout.

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Roofgard Universal Outlets.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Standard sizes: 50, 62, 80, 90 or 145 mm.

Leaf grate also available.

Roofgard Parapet Outlet.

Guidance for specification option:

Roofing outlet that complements built up roof systems allowing drainage of the roof through the parapet to an external hopper.


Insert requirements: 100 mm outlet opening as standard. Leaf grate, 45° chute and extension also available.

Roofgard Cable & Pipe Duct.

Guidance for specification option:

Provides a weatherproof sleeve for cables or tubes that penetrate through a flat roof

Thermazone Torch On Angle Fillets.

Guidance for specification option:

High performance rigid urethane CFC-/ HCFC-free insulation board angles for transitioning between horizontal and vertical surfaces.

Roofgard Universal Cowled Telescopic Vents.

Literature

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Systems - NBS

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Systems - NBS

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Torch-on Mineral Capsheet Technical Data Sheet

Profiles XL FireSmart Plus Torch-on Mineral Capsheet Technical Data Sheet

TorchSafe TA VCL Stripes Technical Data Sheet

TorchSafe TA VCL Stripes Technical Data Sheet

Icopal SA Primer Technical Data Sheet

Icopal SA Primer Technical Data Sheet

Profiles Vent XL Technical Data Sheet

Profiles Vent XL Technical Data Sheet

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