ee BITUMODE GAMMA - P APP MODIFIED BITUMEN PLASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH COMPOSITE POLYESTER What is Bitumode? Produced by the Modem Waterproofing Company, Bitumode is a line of polymer-modified bitumen waterproofing membrane ofthe highest quality Bitum guaranteei conditions, BITUMODE GAMMA - P is reinforced with composite polyester (P) of non-woven polyester armoured with glass fiber laments which provides highly mechanical properties and dimensional stability Uses BITUMODE GAMMA. P is a general purpose can be applied virtually anywhere ‘where torch applied modified bitumen membranes subject to light to moderate mechanical stresses flexibility features are required, BITUMODE GAMMA -P can be applied in: Single layer roofing system for advanced use Double layer system for basements = Double layer roofing system combined wi BITUMODE DELTA G fi Toilets and wet area inside buildings Retaining walls Under raft foundations Advantages BITUMODE GAMMA - P has been designed with special regard to providing clients with an excellent and versatile product ‘Advantages of Bitumode include: ~ Easy to apply ( by torch ) Highly mechanical properties Absolute impermeabilty to water ~ Floxbiity at low tenpers Excellent high temperature performance xcellent adhesion on any surface High dimensional stability Environmentally friendly INTERNATIONAL Quality Control The Modern Waterproofing Company is ISO 9001 certified. It applies a stringent quality Control system utilizing its in-house laboratory Occasional samples are analyzed by independent laboratories to ensure continued adherence to the highest standards (ASTM, DIN,UNI et). Each roll of Bitumode is individually coded with a label containing all necessary information about the roll, This is intended to ensure traceability in accordance with ISO Quality control standards. Cert This product is cortied from the Egyptia ‘government being in compliance with the quality mark of (EOS) and ASTM D 6222/2000 Product Range Standard thickness available includes 3mm ang ‘4mm, Surface frish ct 0: polyethylene film on both sides; one side polyethylene and one Standard thickness available includes 3mm and 44mm, Surface fish choice include: polyethylene fm on both sides; one side polyethy'ene and one side fine sand: or granule finish on upper surface available with different colours The nominal length of each roll is 10 meters and the nominal width is ‘one meter. Special specifications can be designed based on clients’ needs, Ee ONicge AMMA eA INVA eh aN CABITUMODE ( GAMMA - P ) MEMBRANE REINFORCED WITH COMPOSITE POLYESTER ro Lang * Sotening Point (Rng & Bal) astm ose @ 150 we eee ‘nm arose at Fenty ast ot? ei S02 Nest Resistance sent bur = cy Ranorament onin! enter 180 Tensiestenght tone aE ae 0 Wie Nem “ ongatonat break La asm our ee oa he ° vce % 5 wae “ae aig re x = es (oats) wise x 0 ae Jeintens rong) Lona nee " 0 OA” gp yada ug wa x 0 ees a Drennan, Sen ae et z 2 = aaah cae ue absortion astw ote % 5 me sua pass Sie pune resitance eae uw SEAN 5 fal Lage Dynamic pnts ence exe z 6 Sai gS a ‘Water impermesbty at 10 pe uw ea ‘Avent moneaiie Samy lg Vr aie Ll A Lage impemesbity to water vapor vow e202 ’ 1,000 sa Resistance to Ageing 008) asm 6-53 : Pass (ai age i anes conere este Nsom = Sasa! i Thema onductviy asmm CATT Kealmn'e ona jb blend Diac constnt (XK) ast cs0 : 25 FS eds Det iy Kom “ hae JN De Notes: ‘Above results are based on 4 mm membranes Tolerance of the above results complies withthe tolerance of (ASTM,UEATe and UNI 8202) Due to constant product improvement, MODERN company reserves the right to change above values without advance notice Storage: BITUMODE membranes should be stored vertically in well covered and ventilated place not subject to direct sunlight APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: = BITUMODE membranes are installed by propane torch welding method , loose lad or fully bonded to the substrate depending on system requirements = While unloading from truck the roll shall by no means allowed to fall or be thrown from the truck To avoid applying the membrane to corners with 90° angle , sand cement cant strip 5xScm should be executed at horizontal -vertical intersections - Surface to be waterproofing should be clean dry ree from dust and smooth in case of rreguiar surface a sand cement screed is recommended - Before laying BITUMODE membranes , surface should be primed with cold applied bituminous primer (NIROL-S) = Membrane is unrolled and placed in aligned position, + Each roll should overiap the next by 10cm side laps and 15 om staggered end laps Then,membrane should be re- rolled about half ofits length without changing its orientation Using a propane gas torch the membrane is un-rolled again slowly while applying the flame to the entire exposed lower face (For fully bonded system-until the plastic cover fm burns off and the bituminous mass starts melting thus creating a heat weld between the membrane and the substrate = Torching of tne seams takes place by heating the contact line a side and end laps by torch form above, pressing the upper membrane ‘on to the lower one using a trowel, the torch has to be carefully used avoiding to keep the flame on the same point for too long - For sloping roofs start laying the membrane from the lower edge with longitudinal direction of rolls perpendicular to slope direction, side lap of naxt roll to be placed above the frst one, et. For detailed application procedures please refer o BITUMODE MANUAL GUIDE, where you can find construction detail drawings Modern Waterproofing Company MEMBER 2,, El Sobki St., Dahabi Sq., Roxy, Cairo,Egypt NATIONA\ Tel: + 202 414-1003 ( 8 Lines ) ROOFING. Fax : + 202 291-2315, D CONTRACTO! ‘www.bitumode,com ASSOCIATION E-mail: info@modernwaterprocfing.com