Roofex R constructive solutions

High performance, elastomeric acrylic

coating

Uses Application

Roofex R can be applied by brush or by spray on primed

Roofex R is a high performance, colored elastomeric coating surfaces.
low viscous suitable for waterproofing all types of roofs,
including concrete mastic asphalt, roofing felt, asbestos Roofs
cement, corrugated iron, tiles, slates, etc. It is also ideally
suitable as a protective coating for internal and external 1. The first coat of Roofex R should be applied at the rate
walls. of 1.5 to 2 m2/litre and allowed to dry for a period of 12 –
24 hours.
Advantages
2. Apply second coat of Roofex R at the rate of 1.5 to 2
 Single component low viscous, water based . m2/litre and when applied by brush, the second coat
o
should be applied at 90 to the direction of application of
 Elastomeric. the first coat.
 Non flammable.
Walls
 Suitable for horizontal & vertical applications.
 Available in different colors. The method application of Roofex R to walls will be similar to
the method of application to roofs as outlined above with the
 Mould, fungus resistant. exception that it can be applied at the rate of 2 - 2.5 m²/litre.
 U.V. resistant.
Reinforcement

Description Where surfaces are weak or where excessive foot traffic is

Roofex R is a thixotropic pigmented acrylic co-polymer
emulsion, supplied in different colors, which dries to form an
elastomeric coating.
Technical support
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
high quality repair, and maintenance and construction
products. In addition, Fosroc offers a technical support
package to specifiers, end-users and contractors, as well as
on-site technical assistance in locations all over the world.
anticipated the following procedure should be adopted:
1. Apply first coat of Roofex at the rate of 1.5 to 2 m2/litre.
2. Embed white glass fiber scrim (Fosroc Nitoproof Scrim
GF) into the first coat of Roofex R while still wet.
3. A second coat of Roofex R should then be applied at the
2
rate of 1.5 to 2 m /litre.
4. In areas where there is heavy pollution or excessive foot
traffic, a third coat of Roofex R should be applied at the
rate of 2 to 3 m²/litre

Properties Note: In order to reduce the strain caused by expansion and

Solid content: 50% ± 2% contraction, internal corners should have splay fillets
Ash: 1 - 2% or cant strips (fillets) fitted. These fillets should be
covered by glass fiber scrim which should be allowed
Specific gravity: 1.20 - 1.25 @ 25°C
to overlap the adjacent surfaces by at least 10 cm.

Application instructions Cleaning

Surface preparation All tools should be cleaned during application and

Roofex R should be applied to sound surfaces which are free
from dirt, dusts, oil, loose paint, wax, grease, etc.
New metal should be degreased with clean rags using
suitable solvent such as Fosroc Solvent 102. All other
existing metal surfaces where the rust cannot be removed
should be treated with suitable rust inhibitive primer, and then
primed with Roofex Primer.
immediately after use in clean water. If brushes become
clogged it can be cleaned with a proper paint brush cleaner.
Spray equipment must be thoroughly flushed out with clean
water immediately after use.
Application temperature
Application should not commence if the temperature is below
5°C or above 55°C.

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Estimating Precautions

Supply Health and safety

Roofex R: 5 & 18 liter pails
Roofex Primer: 5 & 25 liter pails Roofex R is non-toxic but people with sensitive skin should
wear protective gloves. In the event of prolonged contact with
Coverage skin, wash with proper hand cleaner followed by soap and
water.
Roofex R
In the event of contact with the eyes, wash with water for at
2
1.5 to 2 m /litre per coat depending upon substrate porosity least ten minutes. Medical assistance should be sought. If
& smoothness. Two coats are recommended. clothes become contaminated with the product, they should
be changed and cleaned. If product is ingested medical
Roofex Primer assistance should be sought.

4 - 6 m2/litre per coat. One coat is recommended Goggles or other suitable protective eye shields should be
worn when spraying Roofex R.

Storage Fire

Shelf life Dry films on non-combustible conform to BS 476 Part 3.

Minimum 12 months if stored bellow 35°C in the original
unopened container.
Storage conditions
Store under normal warehouse conditions (under 35°C) in
the original unopened containers away from direct sunlight.
Fire Rating Agreement Board Certificate No. 79/672.
Disposal
Spillages of component products should be absorbed onto
earth, sand or other inert material and transferred to a
suitable vessel. Disposal of such spillages or empty
packaging should be in accordance with local waste disposal
authority regulations.

For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety

Data Sheet.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office Telephone: +966 2 637 5345 Fax: +966 2 637 5891 email: fosam@fosroc.com
Post Box 11081 Regional Offices
Jeddah – 21453 Jeddah Sales Office Tel: (02) 608 0999 Fax: (02) 638 0693 Yanbu Tel: (04) 322 4280 Fax: (04) 391 2980
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www.fosroc.com Khamis Mushayt Tel: (07) 250 0469 Fax: (07) 250 0469 CSD Tel: (02) 608 0999 Fax: (02) 638 0693
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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