a8 BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT APP MODIFIED BITUMEN PLASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH COMPOSITE POLYESTER What is Bitumode ? Produced by the Modern Waterproofing Company, Bitumode is a line of polymer-modified bitumen ‘waterproofing membrane of the highest quality Bitumode is modified by APP and APAO, thus. guaranteeing superior performance under various conditions. BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT is reinforced with composite polyester (P) of non-woven polyester armoured with glass fiber filament which provides highly mechanical properties and dimensional stabilly. Uses BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT is a general purpose membrane, can be applied virtually anywhere where torch applied modified bitumen membranes subject to light to moderate mechanical stresses are specified and good cold flexibility features are required BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT can be applied jn: * Single layer roofing system for advanced use + Double layer system for basements + Double layer roofing system combined with BITUMODE DELTA.-G fiberglass reinforced Toilets and wet area inside buildings Retaining walls Under raft foundations BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT with Mineral Slated Finish is recommended for exposed roofing system (Unprotected) for Non-accessible roofs or roofs subject to low trafic conditions Advantages BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT has been designed with special regard to providing clients with an excellent and versatile product. Advantages of BITUMODE GAMMA - PLT include + Easy to apply (by torch) + Highly mechanical properties + Absolute impermeability to water + Flexibility at low temperature up to -6°c + Excellent high temperature performance + Excellent adhesion on any surface + High dimensional stability + Environmentally friendly. 1S0.9001:2000) a Quality Control The Modern Waterproofing Company is ISO 9001 certified. It applies a stringent quality control system ulizing its in-house laboratory, Occasional samples are analyzed by independent laboratories to ensure continued adherence to the highest standards (ASTM, EN. DIN, UNI, etc.) Each roll of Bitumode is individually coded with a label containing all necessary information about the roll. This is intended to ensure tractability in accordance with ISO control standards. Cert ation: This product is certified from the Egyptian government being in compliance with the quality mark of (EOS) and ASTM D 6222/2000 Product Range Standard thickness available includes 3mm and 4mm. Some types could be available by weight 3kgim? and 4kgim’ Bottom surface finish is normally Polyethylene Film (PE). Upper surface finish choices include: * Polyethylene Film (PE) * Fine Sand (S) * Mineral Granule Grey (MG) * Mineral Granule Green (MGRN) * Mineral Granule Blue (MBL) * Mineral Slated Grey (GY) * Mineral Slated Green (GRN) * Mineral slated White (WT) + Mineral slated Red (RD) Slated rolls are available in 4kg, 4.5kg and 5kg per square meter. The nominal length of each roll is 10 meters and the nominal width is one meter. Special specification can be designed based on client's needs. BITUMODE GAMMA ———— BITUMODE GAMMA - PLTBITUMODE GAMMA - PLT APP MODIFIED BITUMEN PLASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH COMPOSITE POLYESTER Softening Point (Ring & Ball) ‘ASTM 0-36) (700 Je) tn» Cold Flexibility astmosi7 [ & 5 Aad ad le ant Heat Resistance astmosi7 | 120 aia dane ad Reinforcement mint Polyester 190 oo Elongation at break {ong | astm 0-5147 EB oA ia sek! Tonsile-toar Resistance ASTM 0-147 Dimensional stability tong uni az02 % £02 ae UEAte [ Water impermeabiliy at 100 K pa UNI 8202, =| Absolutely impermeable| JS ii)~- se a) sue Impermeabilty to water vapor UNI 8202, z 80,000, a a ASTM G-53 OWthane 3007 “Adhesion to concrele Dielectric constant (k) ‘ASTMD-150 : 25 Posed Dielectric at = Kien 4 Bo ID NoTes: ‘Above results are based on 4mm membrane ‘Tolerance of the above resuls complies wih the tolerance specication of (ASTM, UEATe and UNI 6202) * Due to constant product improvements, NODERN company reserves the right to change above valves wihout advance notice Storage: *BITUMODE membranes should be stored vertically in well covered and ventilated place not subject to rect sunlight [APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ‘BITUMODE membranes are installed by propane torch welding method, ose laid or fully bonded tothe substrate depending on system requirements + While unioading from truck the rls shall by no means allowed to fall orbe thrown down from the truck ‘To avoid apolying the membrane to comers with 90°C angle, sand cement cant sip 5x5 em should be executed at horizontal - vertical intersections + Surface o be waterproofed should be lean, dry, fee from dust and smooth, n ase of iregular surface a sand coment sereed is recommend + Before laying BITUMODE membranes, surface shouldbe primed with cold applied bituminous prmer (NIROL S) + Membrane is unroled and placed in aigned postion + Each roll should overiap the next by 10em side aps and 15cm staggered end laps * Then, membrane should be re-oled about half of ts length without changing is odentaton *Using a propane gas torch the membrane is un-olled again slowly while applying the flame tothe entre exposed lower face (For uly bonded system) Lunt th plastic cover fim bums off and the bituminous mass starts meltng, ths creating @ heat weld between tne membrane and the substrate ‘Then, toching of the seams takes place by heating the contact line at side and end laps by torch ftom above, pressing the Upper membrane on to the lower one using a trowel, the torch has to be carefuly used avoiding to keep the flame on the same point fo oo long ‘+ For sloping roots start laying the membrane from the lower edge with longitudinal drecton of role perpendicular to slope direction side lap of net oll to be placed above the frst one et. For detailed application procedures please refer to BITUMODE MAUAL GUIDE, where you can find construction detail drawings Modern Waterproofing Company 2,1 Sobki St, Dahabi Sa. Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt ‘Tel: (+20 2) 4141003 (8 Line) Fax: (+202) 2912315. ‘wns bitumode.com Esa: infogimoderneaterprooting com