BITUPLUS EX

sBs modified bituminous wa terproofing membrane

TDS_Bituplus-Ex_GCC_0514

BitupluS Ex is­a­superior­grade­of­­bituminous­waterproofing­membrane­manufactured­by­blending­a
mixture­of­bitumen­and­SBS­(Styrene­Butadiene­Styrene)­polymers­to­obtain­excellent­waterproofing­and
low­temperature­flexibility­properties.­the­polymerized­bitumen­is­coated­onto­a­dimensionally­stable
reinforcement­core­of­non­woven­spun­bond­polyester­rot-proof­fabric.­the­membrane­has­excellent
tensile­&­tear­strengths­and­is­highly­resistant­to­puncture.­it­is­flexible­and­is­suitable­for­applications­where
high­structural­movement­is­expected.­

characteristics polyester­
Reinforcement
4 Excellent­resistance­to­positive­water­&­vapor
pressure
4 Good­dimensional­stability­under­tension
4 Excellent­ flexibility.­ Can­ accommodate­ high
1 structural­movements
pE­film­
4 High­puncture­and­fatigue­resistance
4 Excellent­tensile­and­tear­strengths
SBS­Modified­Bitumen­
4 High­resistance­against­water­borne­chemicals­
4 Exhibits­good­low­temperature­flexibility­with­no pE­film­
For illustration purpose only
physical­strain

Fields oF application and­grease.­All­surface­imperfections,­protrusions,

Bituplus Ex membrane­is­typically­used­for­waterproofing
/­damp­proofing­of­the­following­areas:
4 Concrete­foundations­&­footings
4 Basements
4 pile­heads
4 Swimming­ pools­ &­ water­ retaining­ structures
(externally)
4 tunnels
4 Wet­areas­(Kitchens­&­bathrooms)
application instructions
the­application­temperature­should­be­between
5°C­ to­ 55°C.­ Application­ procedures­ may­ vary
slightly­ depending­ upon­ site­ conditions.­ the
general­ recommended­ guidelines­ for­ the
application­ of­ the­ waterproofing­ system­ is­ as
follows:
­Surface­preparation
the­surface­shall­be­cleaned­thoroughly­of­all­con-
taminants­like­dust,­traces­of­curing­compound,­oil
structurally­unsound­and­friable­concrete­must­be
removed­and­repaired­with­a­suitable­polyCREtE* con-
crete­repair­mortar.­
­priming
Apply­polypRiME SB*­(Solvent­based­primer)­@4-6
m²/l­­to­a­clean,­smooth­and­dry­surface­by­brush,
roller­or­spray.­Allow­the­primer­to­dry­prior­to­the
application­of­the­membrane.­As­the­viscosity­of
the­ primer­ is­ low,­ it­ easily­ penetrates­ into­ the
concrete­pores.­the­primer­promotes­the­adhesion
between­the­membrane­and­the­concrete­surface.
in­addition­to­that,­the­primer­also­acts­as­a­binder
for­the­dust­particles­which­gets­accumulated­on
the­concrete­surface­even­after­cleaning.­­­­
­Alignment
Start­the­installation­of­all­membrane­plies­from
the­low­point­or­drains,­so­that­the­flow­of­water­is
over­or­parallel­to­the­plies,­but­never­against­the
laps.­All­overlaps­at­the­membrane­seams­shall­be
installed­so­as­to­have­"up"­slope­laps­over­"down"
slope­ laps.­ Begin­ membrane­ application­ by

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 unrolling­ the­ roll­ of­ BitupluS Ex membrane­ and
aligning­the­side­laps.­Re-roll­the­roll­halfway­and
stand­on­the­unrolled­portion­to­prevent­shifting.
Side­overlaps­should­be­a­minimum­of­100­mm
and­the­end­overlaps­150mm.
­torching
BitupluS Ex membrane­ is­ installed­ by­ using­ a
cylinder­fed­propane­gas­torch.­use­of­hand-held
roofing­torch­is­recommended­as­it­affords­a­good
control.­if­multiple­burner­torching­machines­are
utilized,­ care­ must­ be­ taken­ to­ ensure­ the
application­of­uniform­heat­and­avoid­overheating
of­the­membrane.­Begin­torching­the­embossed
polyethylene­ side­ of­ the­ rolled­ portion­ of­ the
membrane.­ proper­ torching­ procedure­ involves
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passing­the­torch­flame­in­an­”l”­pattern­applying
about­ 75­ percent­ of­ the­ heat­ across­ the­ coiled
portion­ of­ the­ roll­ and­ 25­ percent­ across­ the
substrate,­including­the­lap­area­of­the­previously
installed­membrane.­As­the­membrane­is­heated
the­embossing­starts­to­melt­away­exposing­a­shiny
bitumen­surface.­
Roll­forward­the­membrane­and­press­firmly­with
the­boot­or­roller­against­the­substrate­to­bond
well.­the­propane­flame­should­be­moved­from
side­ to­ side­ and­ up­ the­ lap­ edge­ while­ the
membrane­is­slowly­unrolled­and­adhered­to­the
underlying­ surface.­ Subsequent­ shift­ of­ the­ roll
shall­be­avoided­after­heating­has­begun.­When
complete,­ the­ remaining­ un-torched­ membrane
shall­ be­ re-rolled­ and­ installed­ in­ the­ same
manner.­When­one­end­is­complete,­re-roll­the
opposite­ end­ not­ yet­ torched,­ and­ install­ in­ the
same­manner.­­
External Corner Details
internal Corner Details
For illustration purpose only
As­subsequent­rolls­are­installed,­­heat­is­applied
to­ both­ the­ roll­ and­ the­ exposed­ laps­ of­ the
membrane­being­overlapped­onto.­Be­sure­to­heat
the­entire­roll­evenly­and­not­just­the­lap­areas,
with­extra­concentration­at­the­laps.
Caution:­Do­not­over­torch­the­membrane­as­this
will­expose­the­reinforcement­and­cause­damage
to­it.
Sealing
Heat­ both­ the­ overlaps­ and­ use­ round­ tipped
trowel­ to­ seal­ the­ overlap.­ Adequate­ heat­ is
confirmed­when­a­uniform­flow­of­melted­bitumen
compound­flows­evenly­in­a­bead­that­oozes­from
the­applied­membrane’s­edges.­­
Excess­compound­should­be­pressed­into­the­seam
using­a­heated­trowel.­Any­un-bonded­areas­must
be­lifted­and­re-torched.­Do­not­attempt­to­reseal
by­torching­the­top­surface­of­the­membrane.
protection
BitupluS Ex should­ be­ protected­ from­ getting
damaged­due­to­the­ongoing­site­activities­and
during­backfilling.­Membranes­laid­on­horizontal
surfaces­can­be­protected­either­by­a­cement­sand
screed­(50mm­thick)­or­by­an­asphaltic­protection
board­ (BituBoARD)*.­ on­ vertical­ surfaces­ the
membrane­has­to­be­protected­with­BituBoARD.
BituBoARD can­ be­ fixed­ on­ the­ membrane­ by
torching­ the­ underside­ of­ the­ board,­ or­ with­ a
double­sided­bitumen­adhesive­tape­(BitutApE tS)*.
Please contact our technical service team for
specific requirement.
standards
BitupluS Ex membranes­are­tested­and­conform­to
the­requirements­of­AStM­and­uEAtc­2001.
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 1 BitumastiC/polyseal ps 6 RCC
2 Bituplus Ex 7 Bituplus Ex
3 BituBoaRD 8 polypRimE sB
4 protection screed 9 plain Cement
5
angle Fillet Concrete (pCC)
TDS_Bituplus-Ex_GCC_0514

For illustration purpose only

storage & shelF liFe supply

BitupluS Ex membrane­rolls­whether­loose­or­on BitupluS Ex 4mm 1m­x­10m,­ wt­41kg#
3 pallets­ have­ to­ be­ stored­ vertically­ in­ a­ shaded polypRiME SB 20l­pail­&­200l­drum
area,­ neatly­ covered­ by­ a­ thick­ fabric­ and­ tied
securely­in­a­manner­that­will­minimize­exposure­to BituBoARD 3.2mm 2m­x­1m,­ wt­7.7kg#
sunlight­&­uV.­the­membranes­shall­be­protected 6.0mm 2m­x­1m,­ wt­14.0kg#
from­all­sources­of­heat­and­extreme­temperatures. BitutApE tS 10m­x­50mm,­ wt­0.60kg
the­ shelf­ life­ is­ 12­ months­ if­ stored­ as­ per *Refer­to­website­for­tDS
recommendations.­Excessive­exposure­to­sunlight, #­
Approximate­weight
uV­ and­ other­ sources­ of­ heat­ will­ result­ in
considerable­ deterioration­ of­ the­ product­ and
reduce­its­shelf­life.

saFety precautions
Any­naked­flame­should­be­kept­well­away­from
the­gas­cylinders.­When­ignited­the­torch­should
be­watched­at­all­times.­the­torch­should­not­be
rested­on­finished­roofing.­Extreme­care­should­be
taken­when­working­near­combustible­materials­or
items­which­might­be­scorched­by­the­gas­flame.

health & saFety

BitupluS Ex contains­a­tacky­bitumen­compound
which­can­stick­to­human­skin­during­application.
Such­ stains­ can­ be­ removed­ by­ using­ a­ cloth
dipped­in­a­suitable­cleaner.

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 technical speciFication
PROPERTIES VALUES TEST STANDARDS
­product Ex­4180 Ex­4200
thickness,­[mm] 4.0 4.0 DiN­EN­1849-1
Mass­per­unit­area, 4mm­ 4.0-4.3 4.0-4.3 DiN­EN­1849-1
[kg/m2­]
Reinforcement­(polyester), 180 200 EN­29073-1
[g/m2]
Coating­asphalt Styrene­Butadiene­Styrene­polymer­Modified­Asphalt
Softening­point­(R&B),­[°C] >110 AStM­D­36
penetration­@25°C,­[0.1mm 20-35­ AStM­D­5
tensile­Strength­(l/t),­[N/5cm] 850/650 900/700 DiN­EN­12311-1
TDS_Bituplus-Ex_GCC_0514

Elongation­at­Break­(l/t),­[%] 40/50 40/50 DiN­EN­12311-1

Shear­Resistance­at­joints >800/600 >850/650 DiN­EN­12317-1
(l/t),­[N/5cm]
180/200 200/220 DiN­EN­12310-1
tear­Resistance­(l/t),­[N]
>500/400 >600/500 AStM­D­5147­/­
AStM­D­4073
Resistance­to­Static­loading Static­:­l25 DiN­EN­12730
Hydrostatic­pressure No­leakage BS­EN­12390­
@­5­bar­(50m) (part­8)
Water­Absorption­(BSp),­[%] <­0.2 AStM­D­5147
Heat­Resistance­@100°C No­Flow DiN­EN­52­123
24
low­temperature­flexibility -3°C­to­-10°C AStM­D­5147
Resistance­to­Ageing No­Deterioration AStM­G­154­
Dimensional­Stability,­[%] <1 AStM­D­6164
All­values­given­are­subject­to­5-20%­tolerance

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as­the­respective­standards.­the­aforementioned­characteristics­are­based­on­practical­experience­and­applied­testing.­Warranted­properties­and­possible­uses­which
go­beyond­those­warranted­in­this­information­sheet­require­our­written­confirmation.­All­data­given­was­obtained­at­an­ambient­and­material­temperature­of­
+23°C­and­50­%­relative­air­humidity­unless­specified­otherwise.­please­note­that­under­other­climatic­conditions­hardening­can­be­accelerated­or­delayed.
the­information­contained­herein,­particularly­recommendations­for­the­handling­and­use­of­our­products,­is­based­on­our­professional­experience.­As­materials
and­conditions­may­vary­with­each­intended­application,­and­thus­are­beyond­our­sphere­of­influence,­we­strongly­recommend­that­in­each­case­sufficient­tests­are
conducted­to­check­the­suitability­of­our­products­for­their­intended­use.­legal­liability­cannot­be­accepted­on­the­basis­of­the­contents­of­this­data­sheet­or­any­ver-
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this­product.

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