The next generation hybrid roofing membrane
/Everyone has their favourites, and in the roofing game the same can be said for choosing the right product! Football or Rugby Union? Wine or spirits? Horse racing or Formula One? We all have preferences and in the roofing industry we face the same choices and ultimate decisions. Although there are many roofing and weatherproofing compounds on the market, most roofing contractors have a favourite product that they will use time after time. Part of the reason for this is that all compounds appear to do more or less the same job. Indeed, it is a fact that in some installations the choice of compound is not critical, particularly given the tolerance there is in the products on the market. But the tolerance level can be stretched too far and often we don’t assess correctly the whole criteria required by a particular installation!
To ensure the right product is used for the right installation, a number of factors have to be considered. How damp is the installation and will it be prone to water retention? How long for the product to cure in order to become resistant to water and moisture? With roofing applications weather is always an unknown quantity and can often lead to roofing installations failing because of too much H2O. It is not always possible to cover a roof to give protection from the elements and we cannot control the weather to give us consecutive days of sunshine!
What materials are involved in the installation – will the surface requiring priming to allow the compound to adhere? In particular, galvanized metals offer little keying properties for most acrylic based products and will inherently require a primer in order to fix the compound. This can extend application time considerably whilst you wait for the primer to dry before applying the compound. Also, how flexible is the material, if prone to movement then a product needs to be used that will give with oscillation and won’t break down or crack. Does the product need to be high-build and will it give a uniform 1 coat application? Dependant on the viscosity of the liquid will it actually flow and reduce the protective layer or will it retain it’s properties allowing the product to be moulded into areas where required most.
Ventilation will also have a bearing on the product specification. In areas of poor ventilation high VOC products can cause irritation and in extreme cases nausea and dizziness to the applicator as well as subsequent residents. Particularly important with sensitive installations where lingering solvent smells will not meet health and safety requirements.
There are many things to consider when choosing the right product but with Bond It’s Seal It One Coat Room Membrane weatherproofing situations are made easy and comes with added benefits!
Seal It Liquid Membrane one coat roof seal is an easy to apply one coat roof seal offering a modern alternative to traditional GRP, PU, silicone and bitumen roof coatings. Seal It Liquid Membrane is a highly reflective, solvent-free, non-flammable liquid membrane formulated for professional roofing applications and requires no special training to apply. Designed to be used on its own it can, however, in more demanding situations be used in conjunction with a primer, accelerator, reinforcement mat and edging and trimming sealer. Altogether the system delivers a high performance, watertight, permanently flexible and extremely durable barrier coating for all existing roof substrates which is guaranteed for 25 years.
Offering primerless adhesion on a wide variety of building and roofing surfaces, such as metal, treated and untreated wood, brick, stone, polyester, glass, lead, bitumen coating*, tile, plastics, polycarbonate, concrete, without heating or bonding. Ideal for repairing flat roofs, pitch roofs (less than 10o), leaking flashing, guttering and roof lights and cracked roofing panels, chimney stacks, corrugated or plate roofing materials, zinc, steel, fibre-cement and façade panels creating an impermeable seal to repel water damage and provide resistance to degradation from natural weathering like rain, snow and sunlight . Also suitable for zinc guttering, down pipes, ventilation ducts, etc.
Based on advanced hybrid technology and developed by the chemists at Bond It in the UK, this product remains permanently flexible once cured and will not harden or soften even under extremes of weather, temperature, UV radiation and external chemical attack. Excellent resistance to ageing, ultra-violet attack and discolouration. Under test conditions, Seal It Liquid Membrane was shown to have superb cool roof thermal properties, outperforming black bitumen by 36% at just 0.8mm thickness. It was also 11.3% more efficient than solar reflective paint, all helping to reduce energy costs.
System Components:
SEAL IT LIQUID MEMBRANE : A ‘one coat roof seal’, professional grade hybrid roof coating available in either white or grey. Solvent-free and non- flammable, making it safer to use, one part, moisture cure, easy to apply coating. Provides outstanding water resistance, weather proofing characteristics and self-levelling properties and is crack bridging, non-shrinking and non-cracking. Compatible for use with most common roofing materials.
SEAL IT PRIMER: A one-part solvent-free primer for preparation of bitumen surfaces and roofing .
SEAL IT REINFORCING MAT: A high grade 100% polyester fabric which is non-woven and spunbonded to offer reinforcement to blisters, splits, seams, details, joints and penetrations, etc. offering twice the strength once incorporated. Ideal for areas subject to high movement. Tear and puncture resistant.
SEAL IT CRACKS & EDGING SEALER: A hybrid polymer sealer suitable for filling cracks, edges, details and small gaps prior to application of Seal It Liquid Membrane. Alternatively, it can also be used after Seal It Liquid Membrane application to secure edgings and seals to create a self-terminating flashing or provide extra protection around roof elements such as chimneys, air vents, etc.
SEAL IT ACCELERATOR: For colder climates, where the air temperature can affect the cure process, Seal It Accelerator can be mixed with Seal It Liquid Membrane to speed up drying rates. When used in conjunction with the Accelerator, Seal It Liquid Membrane will withstand temperatures down to -20oC.
For all your waterproofing problems, one product can offer you the quick and easy solution. Make life less complicated and try Seal It today – you’ll see there is NO better alternative!
