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BITUPROTECT

Bitumenous Protection Board

DESCRIPTION • Compatible with most waterproofing systems,


especially the bituminous systems.
BITUMAT BITUPROTECT is a high strength, • Much more durable than fibre boards which
indentation and impact resistant panel, fabricated soften in due course of time.
from mineral reinforced bitumen formed between • Easy to install.
two layers of dimensionally stable bitumen • Salt chemical resistant
saturated glass mat, hot fused and pressed during
the manufacturing process to form a semi rigid GENERAL DATA
panel with thin black finish Polyethylene film on
both sides. Nominal Weight : 4 to 8 kg per M2
Nominal Thickness : 3, 4 & 6MM
USES Nominal Board Size : 1.0x 2 Mtr.

BITUMAT BITUPROTECT is a universal protection


INSTALLATION
panel used to protect the waterproofing systems
from damage during construction activities and
BITUMAT BITUPROTECT should be installed
backfilling. It can also be used as a protection
continuously over the waterproofing membrane
panel or, as a walk pad over exposed roofs or
and can be cut easily with a roofer’s knife to fit all
around mechanical equipments installed on roofs.
areas. For horizontal surfaces, but the BITUMAT
BITUPROTECT sheets together. If necessary, cut
BITUMAT BITUPROTECT with its high resistance
the sheets to fit all inter sections and protrusions.
to puncture and impact becomes an ideal
On vertical surface, butt the sheets and hold
protection to the membrane against sharp
temporarily in place until backfill is accomplished.
aggregate and other alien matter that comes along
with the backfill. It even provides protection against
BITUMAT BITUPROTECT can be fixed by cold /
unintentional physical abuse caused by other
hot applied adhesives of bitumen depending upon
tradesmen.
the type of membrane used. When properly applied
by workmen trained in roof waterproofing
OUTSTANDING FEATURES techniques, BITUMAT BITUPROTECT will serve
as an effective protection system for a long time.
• Semi flexible but tough, can withstand normal
soil or structural movements. Backfilling
• Water resistant, withstands wet soil conditions.
• Absorbs the impact of aggregates. Backfilling against vertical walls should be done
• Withstand foot traffic. within 48 hours maximum after installing the
• Protects the waterproofing membrane from protection board. For horizontal applications,
penetration of sharp edges of steel reinforcement.
BITUPROTECT
Bitumenous Protection Board

waterproofing and protection board should be Packaging


installed just prior to the installation of the 3mm - 200 pieces
wearing surface. Backfill material should not be 4mm - 150 pieces
dropped against the protection course in such a 6mm - 100 pieces
manner that it could drag the sheet down as it 12 pallets per trailer
drops.

TECHNICAL DATA PTM04 30-G R-02 30-I

Test
Property Typical Data
Method

1 Penetration at 25°dmm 6-12 ASTM D 5

ASTM D 570
2 Water absorption % 24 hours 0.2 ASTM D 994

3 Bitumen content % Min. 65 ASTM D 4

4 Softening point °C 120-135 ASTM D 36

5 Water permeability Impermeable ASTM E 96

6 Chemical and Salt resistance Excellent BITUMAT

3mm 4mm 6mm


7 Puncture resistance N 150-220 180-250 300-350 ASTM E 154

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.

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