YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER Uniclass L68132:JJ40 CI/SfB (47) Ln March 2010 ELASTOMERIC ROOFING SYSTEMS

2 www.flag-soprema.co.uk Elastomeric waterproofing with guaranteed systems Contents Introduction 3 n Modern torch-on membranes 3 n Applications 3 n The components of Sopralene systems 4 n The Sopralene product options 4 Features and benefits 6 Warranted systems 8 n Torch-applied systems 8 n Inverted/protected roof applications 11 n Single layer refurbishment systems 11 Client services for refurbishment 12 n Services by our technical team 12 n Other services 12 Installation 13 n Substrate and general requirements 13 n Fully-bonded applications 13 n Partially-bonded applications 13 Project gallery...

YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER T: 0845 1948727 3 Introduction Modern torch-on membranes Sopralene elastomeric waterproofing is a comprehensive range of torch-on heat-activated membranes comprising two principal components: n Expertly blended SBS elastomeric bitumen n High resistance polyester reinforcement Sopralene is used for roof and general waterproofing, including basement walls, in both new and refurbishment projects. Products are covered by BBA Certificates and are also technically approved by national test laboratories in France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, USA and...

4 www.flag-soprema.co.uk Elastomeric waterproofing with guaranteed systems Introduction The components of Sopralene systems Sopralene torch-on waterproofing systems include the following components: n Primer – required for OSB, timber, concrete and asphalt substrates, as well as the crowns of metal decking. n Vapour control layer – essential for insulated warm roofs, the type dependent on the warranty period required and the humidity level in the accommodation below the roof. n Thermal insulation – the insulation boards used for warm roofs should be of polyisocyanurate (PIR) and for protected/inverted...

YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER T: 0845 1948727 5 Venting base layers Aerisol Flam – A perforated venting membrane for torch-on applications. Venting underlays Ventiglass – A 3mm SBS glass-reinforced, torchapplied venting underlayer. Ventirock – A 3mm SBS polyester-reinforced torchapplied venting underlayer. Underlays Elastophene Flam 25s – A 2.5mm thick SBS glassreinforced torch-applied layer. Sopralene S Flam 30 – A 3mm thick SBS polyesterreinforced sheet. Sopralene S Flam 40 – A 4mm thick SBS polyesterreinforced sheet. Sopralene Flam 180 – A 3mm thick SBS polyesterreinforced sheet,...

6 www.flag-soprema.co.uk Elastomeric waterproofing with guaranteed systems Features and benefits Range of guarantees – for long-term peace of mind Sopralene products are available as complete warranted systems for warm, cold and inverted roof applications over periods from 10 to 20 years. In addition, Flag-Soprema offers an insurance-backed Sopracover Warranty Scheme for ultimate peace of mind. Long life expectancy – in all climatic conditions Sopralene is engineered from a blend of SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) polymers and bitumen. Because the bitumen is not prematurely affected by oxidation,...

YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER T: 0845 1948727 7 Certified to ISO14001 – ecologically sustainable Flag-Soprema was the first company in its field to obtain ISO 14001 certification as early as January 1998. During production, the company recovers everything that can be recycled. Flag-Soprema has also invested heavily in reducing atmospheric emissions and in limiting water usage by recirculation. Wide colour range – increases aesthetic appeal The mineral finishes provide an attractive appearance, in a choice of colours to suit the surroundings. A choice of eight colours is available (for...

8 www.flag-soprema.co.uk Elastomeric waterproofing with guaranteed systems Warranty period = 10 years OSB, timber, Crowns of Deck/substrate concrete or asphalt metal decking Primer Elastocol 500 Elastocol 500 Vapour control layer Elastophene Flam 25 S Sopralene S Flam 30 Thermal insulation FS-Thermshield FS-Thermshield Venting base layer Aerisol Flam Aerisol Flam Underlay Elastophene Flam 25 S Elastophene Flam 25 S Capsheet Elastophene Flam 25 A* Elastophene Flam 25 A* Warranty period = 15 years OSB, timber, Crowns of Deck/substrate concrete or asphalt metal decking Primer Elastocol 500 Elastocol...

YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER T: 0845 1948727 9 Warranty period = 20 years OSB, timber, Crowns of Deck/substrate concrete or asphalt metal decking Primer Elastocol 500 Elastocol 500 Vapour control layer ALG + 200 S4 ALG + 200 S4 Thermal insulation FS-Thermshield FS-Thermshield Venting base layer Aerisol Flam Aerisol Flam Underlay Sopralene S Flam 40 or Sopralene S Flam 40 or Sopralene Flam 180-40 Sopralene Flam 180-40 Capsheet Sopralene Flam 250 A* Sopralene Flam 250 A* Warranty period = 20 years OSB, timber, Crowns of Deck/substrate concrete or asphalt metal decking Primer Elastocol...

10 www.flag-soprema.co.uk Elastomeric waterproofing with guaranteed systems Warranted systems Torch-applied systems Cold roof applications Cold roofs need no vapour control layer or thermal insulation. Warranty period = 10 years OSB, timber, concrete Deck/substrate or asphalt Primer Elastocol 500 Vapour control layer N/A Thermal insulation N/A Venting base layer Aerisol Flam Underlay Elastophene Flam 25 S Capsheet Elastophene Flam 25 A* Warranty period = 15 years OSB, timber, concrete Deck/substrate or asphalt Primer Elastocol 500 Vapour control layer N/A Thermal insulation N/A Venting base layer...

YOUR ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PARTNER T: 0845 1948727 11 Inverted/protected roof applications Inverted roofs have no vapour control or venting layers. The thermal insulation is above the waterproofing layer. Single layer refurbishment systems Five different options are offered for waterproofing above existing roof coverings, both with a venting layer and one without. For these systems, the warranty period is dependent on a site survey and the condition of the existing roofing. Warranty period = 10 years Deck/substrate Bituminous felt or asphalt Primer Elastocol 500 Venting base layer Aerisol...