What is Bitulen® 180
Bitulen® 180 is a non-woven polyester reinforced atactic-polypropylene polymers (APP) modified bitumen torch-on waterproofing membrane for new or re-roofing applications.
- New or re-roofing applications
- Non-trafficable & trafficable flat roofing
- Metal deck
- Vault and shed covering
- Renovation and refurbishment
- Foundation and underground structures
- Inverted roofs
- Torch-on application
- Available with a coloured slate coated top surface or plain finish
- Lower surface coated with a heat dispersible film
- Good resistance to thermal ageing and dimensional heat stability
- Reinforced with tough polyester stabilized glass fibres
- Excellent dimensional stability with minimum shrinkage
- Highly UV-resistant
- Static puncture resistance
- APP modified bitumen coating
- Not easily damaged from foot traffic during application
- Can be applied in any climate and is especially suited for countries with hot climates with insulated roofing
- Excellent durability reduces future maintenance costs
- Conformity to Singapore Standard SS374:1994
All surfaces shall be smooth, free from dust or loose materials and dry.
All surfaces shall be primed with an appropriate primer and allowed to dry tack-free.
The membrane shall be unrolled lengthwise to fall and for subsequent rolls, it shall be adjusted and aligned to provide a minimum 100 mm lap joint.
The membrane shall be rolled back and unrolled with the full flaming on the underside to provide full bonding of the membrane to the primed substrate.
Detailing at upturns, pipe penetrations and outlets shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
The membrane on the floor shall be continued up the wall and parapet at least 300 mm high.
Care shall be taken so as not to damage the membrane after installation. The membrane shall be protected immediately after installation.
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