What is BITUTHENE used for?
What is BITUTHENE used for?
BITUTHENE® Deck Prep is a low viscosity, two component, asphalt-modified urethane coating. It is used to level and repair rough concrete decks to which BITUTHENE® waterproofing membranes will be applied.
What is the difference between bituthene 3000 and 4000?
Bituthene 4000 is used with Primer B2 on prepared vertical and sloping surfaces as well as on suspended slab. Primer B2 can be used on ‘green’ concrete or damp surfaces. Bituthene 3000 is a flexible waterproof membrane which can be applied cold.
What is BITUTHENE 3000?
Bituthene 3000 is a cold applied, flexible waterproof membrane combining a special high performance cross laminated, HDPE carrier film with a self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound.
Who makes bituthene?
Specs
| Manufacturer | Grace |
|---|---|
| Thickness – Inches | .0625 Inches |
| Warranty | 5 year |
| Width – Inches | 36 |
| Ships to HI/AK | No |
What is a waterproof membrane?
A waterproofing membrane is a thin layer of material used to prevent water from contacting another material that it is placed over. Waterproofing membranes may be adhesive or simply laid on top of the material they are supposed to protect.
What is Preprufe?
PREPRUFE® utilizes GCP’s Advanced Bond Technology to create a continuous, integral and permanent adhesive bond to concrete. Imperfections, voids and cracks in concrete can create a pathway for water to migrate in and around a structure.
How do you install Hydroduct 220?
To secure HYDRODUCT® 220 around protrusions, apply PREPRUFE® Detail Tape around the protrusion in a picture frame configuration. Cut HYDRODUCT® 220 to fit snugly around the protrusion. Press the cut edge firmly into PREPRUFE® Detail Tape. HYDRODUCT® 220 should be covered promptly.
What is a Hydroduct?
Description. HYDRODUCT® 220 is a strong, preformed 0.44 in. (11 mm) thick geocomposite drainage sheet system, comprising a hollow studded polypropylene core, covered on one side with a nonwoven, needle punched polypropylene filter fabric and on the other side with a smooth polymeric film.
What is waterproofing membrane?
Waterproofing membranes consist of waterproof plastic, rubber, or coated-fabric materials. The materials are used in a system to prevent the ingress of water into foundations, roofs, walls, basements, buildings, and structures when properly installed.
How long does a waterproof membrane last?
How long does waterproofing last? A quality waterproofing sheet membrane professionally installed should last for a very long time. Most waterproofing products come with a minimum 7 year warranty but correctly applied (pending on which membrane is chosen), a membrane should last much longer than that.
Which waterproofing membrane is best?
Best Waterproofing Membrane for Shower:
- Laticrete Hydro Barrier.
- CUSTOM BLDG PRODUCTS LQWAF1-2 Redgard Waterproofing.
- USG DUROCK Brand Liquid Waterproofing Membrane.
- Mapei Mapelastic AquaDefense.
- Laticrete 9235 Waterproofing Membrane Roll.
- Schluter Kerdi 108 Sq Ft Waterproofing Membrane.
What is Preprufe 300R?
Preprufe® 300R & 160R membranes are unique composite sheets comprising a thick HDPE film, an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive and a weather-resistant protective coating.
What is Bituthene 3000 and how does it work?
GCP Applied Technologies’ (“GCP”) BITUTHENE® 3000 and Bituthene® 3000 Low Temperature Membranes combine a robust, flexible, pre-formed high performance, cross laminated, HDPE carrier film with a tacky, self-adhesive rubberized asphalt compound specifically designed to adhere to cured concrete surfaces.
What kind of membrane is Grace Bituthene 3000?
Grace Bituthene 3000 Flexible Waterproof Membrane is a high performance, cold applied, flexible, preformed waterproof membrane combining a special high performance cross-laminated, HDPE carrier film with a unique self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound.
How big of a roller do you need for Bituthene 3000?
Use a linoleum roller or standard water-filled garden roller less than 30 in. (760 mm) wide, weighing a minimum of 75 lbs (34 kg) when filled. Cover the face of the roller with a resilient material such as a 1/2 in. (13 mm) plastic foam or two wraps of indoor-outdoor carpet to allow the membrane to fully contact the primed substrate.
What do you need to know about Bituthene deck system?
BITUTHENE® System 4000, BITUTHENE® 3000 or BITUTHENE® Low Temperature membrane—self-adhesive, waterproofing membrane BITUTHENE® Deck Prep—low viscosity, two component surface treatment coating designed to level and prepare surface prior to installing BITUTHENE® membrane