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TORCHBOND

Oxidized Bitumen Membrane with


Glassfibre Matt Reinforcement

DESCRIPTION STANDARDS AND CONTROL

BITUMAT TORCHBOND is a prefabricated BITUMAT TORCHBOND complies with the


waterproofing membrane with a special requirement and tolerance level of the following
multilayered design for outstanding pliability, standards:
tensile strength, workability and resistance to NF P 84314 Type 40 V V(France)
elements. The multilayered design consists of a DIN 52131 V60 S4 (West Germany)
glassfibre core coated on both sides with bitumen.
The bitumen is a catalytically air blown asphalt. In addition to stringent regular tests by BITUMAT
The glassfibre core gives the membrane good laboratory, periodic visits and Quality Control Tests
tensile strength and excellent dimensional are performed by SOCOTEC, Paris, France.
stability.
INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED
BITUMAT TORCHBOND combines the proven
waterproofing quality of bitumen and the sureness 1. Gas Torch
and simplicity of torch-on application. Properly 2. Knife
installed, BITUMAT TORCHBOND forms an 3. Trowel
impervious, flexible and waterproof blanket which 4. Measuring Tape
accepts normal structural movement without 5. Marking String
breaking or cracking. 6. Gloves

USES APPLICATION

BITUMAT TORCHBOND membranes may be BITUMAT TORCHBOND is installed by torch


used for a wide range of waterproofing applications welding method, loose-laid or fully bonded to
including roofs, reservoirs, basements, tunnels substrate. When loose-laid, only overlaps are
and car parks and so on. bonded together.
Peripheries and protrusions are sealed according
OUTSTANDING FEATURES to specifications.

• Excellent cost performance ratio COVERAGE RATE (Approx.)


(Rate may vary as per site requirement)
• Good resistance to fatigue and tear
• Outstanding bondability & seam integrity Flat areas : 1.15 M2/M2 per layer with 10
• Impact and puncture resistant cms. side laps and 15 cms.
end laps.
• Single layer installation reduces costs Base flashing : 100x35 cms. with 15 cm. end
laps, 0.40 M2/ linear M
GENERAL DATA Average wastage : 3 - 5 %

Nominal Weight : 3,4 or 5 kg/M2 TORCHING GUIDELINES


Nominal Thickness : 3,4 or 5MM
Nominal Roll Size : 1x10 Mt. 1. The undeside of the membrane should
Re-inforcement : 50-60 gms/M2 be torched just enough to superficially
Nonwoven glassmat melt the bitumen. Excessive heating may
damage the reinforcement.
FINISHES 2. Overlaps should be reheated from the top
and resealed with a trowel to ensure
Black finish with thin, heat fusible, polyethylene seam integrity.
film on both sides. 3. For details of installation methods and
flashing requirements, consult the
relevant BITUMAT Systems Design and
Installation Manual.
TORCHBOND
Oxidized Bitumen Membrane with
Glassfibre Matt Reinforcement

TECHNICAL DATA
Property Typical Value Test Method
1. Softening point, °C 115 + 5 ASTM D 36
2. Penetration @ 25°C., dmm 20 - 35 ASTM D 5
3. Low temperature flexibility, °C +5 to 0 UEAtc
4. Heat resistance, 2 hours, °C 70 UEAtc
5. Tensile strength, N/5 cm
Longitudinal 350 + 20% UEAtc
Transverse 300 + 20% ASTM D 146
6. Elongation, %
Longitudinal 3.5 + 15% UEAtc
Transverse 3 + 15% ASTM D 146
7. Tear resistance, N
Longitudinal Min. 60 UEAtc
Transverse Min. 80
The information given in this Technical Data Sheet reflects typical median properties based on laboratory test, and practical experience; subject to the tolerance levels of
UEAtc directives. However, as the product is often used under conditions beyond our control, we can’t warrant but the product itself.

THIS PUBLICATION AUTOMATICALLY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT.

MSD O9/2003

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