APPLICATION
Installation procedure
Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in method statements, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions.
Adhered roof membrane and flashings
The membrane is bonded to the substrate and flashings by using Sarnacol® 2170 / 2172 Spray contact adhesive.
Ballasted roof membrane
The roof waterproofing membrane is installed by loose laying and covering with ballast. The weight of ballast required must be calculated in accordance with project specific calculations based on national standards. The membrane is then covered with a protective layer of S-Felt protective layer or Sarnafil® Protective Sheet which is then fully covered evenly with a minimum 50 mm thickness of washed gravel (8-16 or 16-32 mm diameter).
Hot welding overlap seams
Overlap seams must be welded by electric hot welding equipment. Welding parameters including temperature, machine speed, air flow, pressure and machine settings must be evaluated, adapted and checked on site according to the type of equipment and the climatic conditions prior to welding. The effective width of welded overlaps by hot air must be minimum 20 mm.
Testing overlap seams
The seams must be mechanically tested with screw-driver to ensure the integrity/completion of the weld. Any imperfections must be rectified by hot air welding.