What is bituthene membrane used for?
BITUTHENE® 3000 and BITUTHENE® Low Temperature Membranes are self-adhesive, rubberized asphalt/polyethylene waterproofing membranes for elevated plaza and parking decks and below grade basements, tunnels, and other subterranean applications.
What is bituthene made of?
Bituthene CP A 1.5 mm thick, flexible, preformed waterproof membrane comprising a HDPE polyethylene film and a thick self-adhesive rubber / bitumen compound Self-adhesive waterproofing membrane for basements, sub-structures and flat deck applications.
What is the difference between bituthene 3000 and 4000?
Bituthene 4000 is used with Primer B2 on prepared vertical and sloping surfaces as well as on suspended slab. Primer B2 can be used on ‘green’ concrete or damp surfaces. Bituthene 3000 is a flexible waterproof membrane which can be applied cold.
What is sheet membrane?
Sheet membrane systems are reliable and durable waterproofing solutions that can fulfill the requirements of even the most demanding below-ground structures, including those exposed to highly aggressive ground conditions and stress.
Who makes bituthene?
GCP Applied Technologies’
Product Description. GCP Applied Technologies’ (“GCP”) BITUTHENE® 4000 system combines a robust, flexible, pre-formed membrane made of a high performance, cross laminated, HDPE carrier film with a tacky, self-adhesive rubberized asphalt compound and BITUTHENE® 4000 surface conditioner.
How many types of sheet membrane are there?
There are essentially 2 types of membranes, sheet based membranes and liquid applied membranes.
How do you apply sheet membranes?
Secure the MemBrain sheet through the adhesive bead with 1/2-inch staples every 12 to 24 inches. Apply a recommended sealant to the wood stud surface. Overlap the MemBrain sheet a minimum of 6 inches. Staple through the sealant to the studs every 6 to 12 inches.
What is post applied waterproofing?
These sheet membranes are typically applied after the concrete pour to protect structures from the ingress of water.
What material is waterproof membrane?
PVC waterproofing membrane is a modern roofing material, which is made of high quality flexible (plasticized) polyvinyl chloride. Depending on the application area there are reinforced and unreinforced membranes.
What is a membrane on a roof?
Membrane Roofing is a roof system that creates a continuous watertight covering to protect the interior of a building. Membrane roofs are predominately used as a flat roofing system since they are watertight, which is critical where water is not shed immediately.
What is waterproofing membrane made of?
A waterproofing membrane is a thin layer of water-tight material laid over the concrete. These membranes consist of thin layers of waterproof material like plastic, rubber, coated fabric materials, or petroleum-based asphalt material, and they come as sheets or in a spray-on application.
Is roof membrane needed?
Warm roofs, or roofs without adequate ventilation, require breather membrane, although again the breather membrane should not strictly be used in isolation in accordance with BS5250. Non-breathable membrane can often be confused with a vapour control layer, but shouldn’t be.