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1 Below Grade Waterproofing w w w. g r a c e c o n s t r u c t i o n . c o m . Bituthene 3000 . and Bituthene Low Temperature Self-adhesive, rubberized asphalt/polyethylene waterproofing membranes for basements and sub-structures Advantages Use concrete slabs or applied onto Waterproof high hydrostatic Bituthene is ideal for waterproofing vertical concrete faces primed with head resistance concrete, masonry and wood surfaces Bituthene Primer WP- 3000 or Cross laminated film provides where in-service temperatures will Primer B2. Continuity is achieved dimensional stability, high tear not exceed 54 C (130 F). It can be by overlapping a minimum 50 mm strength, puncture and impact applied to foundation walls, (2 in.) and firmly rolling the joint. resistance tunnels, earth sheltered structures Bituthene is extremely flexible. Cold applied no flame hazard; and split slab construction, both It is capable of bridging shrinkage self-adhesive overlaps ensure above and below grade.

2 (For above cracks in the concrete and will continuity grade applications, see Above Grade accommodate minor differential Chemically resistant provides Waterproofing Bituthene 3000 and movement throughout the service effective external protection Bituthene Low Temperature. ). life of the structure. against aggressive soils and Bituthene is mm (1 16 in.) thick, ground water m (3 ft) wide and 20 m ( ft). Flexible accommodates minor long and is supplied in rolls. It is settlement and shrinkage unrolled sticky side down onto movement Controlled thickness factory made sheet ensures constant, Hydroduct 220 on Hydroduct Tape non-variable site application Wide application window Bituthene WP- 3000 . or Primer B2. Bituthene Low Temperature surface and ambient Bituthene 3000 . temperatures between -4 C. (25 F) and 16 C (60 F). Bituthene 3000 surface and Hydroduct Coil 600. ambient temperatures at 5 C.

3 (40 F) or above RIPCORD Split Release on Demand faster application Bituthene 3000 . reinforcement in the straight-aways, ease of membrane positioning in detailed areas Bituthene Liquid Description Membrane termination or Bituthene 3000 and Bituthene Low Bituthene Mastic Temperature are self-adhesive, Bituthene Liquid rubberized asphalt/polyethylene Membrane fillet waterproofing membranes used in basements and sub-structures. Application Procedures Repair defects such as spalled or At wall to footing inside corners . poorly consolidated areas. Remove Option 1: Safety, Storage and Handling sharp protrusions and form match Apply membrane to within 25 mm Information lines. On masonry surfaces, apply a (1 in.) of base of wall. Treat the Bituthene products must be parge coat to rough concrete block inside corner by installing a handled properly. Vapors from and brick walls or trowel cut 20 mm (3 4 in.)

4 Fillet of Bituthene solvent-based primers and mastic mortar joints flush to the face of Liquid Membrane. Extend are harmful and flammable. Grace the concrete blocks. Bituthene Liquid Membrane Protection Board Adhesive is at least 65 mm (21 2 in.) onto extremely flammable. For these Temperature footing, and 65 mm (21 2 in.). products, the best available Apply Bituthene 3000 Membrane onto wall membrane. information on safe handling, only in dry weather and at air Option 2: storage, personal protection, health and surface temperatures of 5 C Treat the inside corner by and environmental considerations (40 F) and above. installing a 20 mm (3 4 in.) fillet has been gathered. Material Safety Apply Bituthene Low Temperature of Bituthene Liquid Membrane. Data Sheets (MSDS) are available Membrane only in dry weather Apply 300 mm (12 in.) wide at and and when air and surface strip of sheet membrane centered users should acquaint themselves temperatures are between -4 C over fillet.

5 Apply wall membrane with this information. Carefully (25 F) and 16 C (60 F). over inside corner and extend read detailed precaution statements Apply Bituthene Primer WP- 3000 150 mm (6 in.) onto footing. on product labels and the MSDS in dry weather above 5 C (40 F). Apply 25 mm (1 in.) wide before use. Apply Bituthene Primer B2 troweling of Bituthene Liquid in dry weather above -4 C Membrane over all terminations Surface Preparation (25 F). (See separate product and seams within 300 mm Surfaces should be structurally information sheet.) (12 in.) of corner. sound and free of voids, spalled At footings where the elevation areas, loose aggregate and sharp Priming of the floor slab is 150 mm protrusions. Remove contaminants Apply Bituthene Primer WP- 3000 (6 in.) or more above the such as grease, oil and wax from by spray or roller at a footing, treat the inside corner exposed surfaces.

6 Remove dust, coverage rate of 12-15 m2/L either by the above two methods dirt, loose stone and debris. (500-600 ft2/gal). Allow to dry or terminate the membrane at Concrete must be properly dried one hour or until concrete the base of the wall. Seal the (minimum 7 days for normal returns to original color. termination with Bituthene structural concrete and 14 days for Apply Bituthene Primer B2 by a Liquid Membrane. lightweight structural concrete). lamb's wool roller at a coverage If time is critical, Bituthene Primer rate of 6-8 m2/L (250-350 ft2/gal). Joints B2 may be used to allow priming Allow primer to dry one hour or Properly seal all joints with and installation of membrane on until tack-free. waterstop, joint filler and sealant damp surfaces or green concrete. Dry time may be longer in cold as required. Bituthene membranes Priming may begin in this case as temperatures. Reprime areas if are not intended to function as the soon as the concrete will maintain contaminated by dust.

7 If the primary joint seal. Allow sealants structural integrity. Use form work area is dusty, apply to fully cure. Pre-strip all slab and release agents which will not membrane as soon as the primer wall cracks over mm (1 16 in.). transfer to the concrete. Remove is dry. wide and all construction and forms as soon as possible from Do not apply any primer to control joints with 230 mm (9 in.). below horizontal slabs to prevent Bituthene membrane. wide sheet membrane strip. entrapment of excess moisture. Excess moisture may lead to Corner Details Application on Horizontal blistering of the membrane. The treatment of corners varies Surfaces Cure concrete with clear, resin- depending on the location of the (Note: Preprufe pre-applied based curing compounds which do corner. For detailed information on membranes are strongly not contain oil, wax or pigment. Bituthene Liquid Membrane, see recommended for below slab or for Except with Primer B2, allow separate product information sheet.)

8 Any application where the concrete to thoroughly dry membrane is applied before following rain. Do not apply any concreting. See Preprufe product products to frozen concrete. information sheets.). Apply membrane from the low Otherwise, use appropriate inside the use of 6 mm (1 4 in.) hardboard point to the high point so that laps corner detail where the wall and or 2 layers of 3 mm (1 8 in.). shed water. Overlap all seams at footing meet. hardboard is recommended. least 50 mm (2 in.). Stagger all end Membrane Repairs Insulation laps. Roll the entire membrane Patch tears and inadequately lapped Always apply Bituthene membrane firmly and completely as soon as seams with membrane. Clean directly to primed or conditioned possible. Use a linoleum roller or membrane with a damp cloth and structural substrates. Insulation, if standard water-filled garden roller dry. Slit fishmouths and repair with used, must be applied over the less than 760 mm (30 in.

9 Wide, a patch extending 150 mm (6 in.) in membrane. Do not apply Bituthene weighing a minimum of 34 kg all directions from the slit and seal membranes over lightweight (75 lbs) when filled. Cover the face edges of the patch with Bituthene insulating concrete. of the roller with a resilient material such as a 13 mm (1 2 in.) Liquid Membrane. Inspect the Backfill plastic foam or two wraps of membrane thoroughly before Place backfill as soon as possible. indoor-outdoor carpet to allow the covering and make any repairs. Use care during backfill operation to membrane to fully contact the Drainage avoid damage to the waterproofing primed substrate. Seal all T-joints Hydroduct drainage composites system. Follow generally accepted and membrane terminations with are recommended for both active practices for backfilling and Bituthene Liquid Membrane at the drainage and protection of the compaction.

10 Backfill should be end of the day. membrane. See Hydroduct product added and compacted in 150 mm information sheets. (6 in.) to 300 mm (12 in.) lifts. Protrusions and Drains Apply membrane to within 25 mm For areas which cannot be fully (1 in.) of the base of the protrusion. Protection of Membrane compacted, a termination bar is Apply Bituthene Liquid Membrane Protect Bituthene membranes to recommended across the top mm ( in.) thick around avoid damage from other trades, termination of the membrane. protrusion. Bituthene Liquid construction materials or backfill. Membrane should extend over the Place protection immediately in Placing Steel membrane a minimum of 65 mm temperatures above 25 C (77 F) to When placing steel over properly (21 2 in.) and up the penetration to avoid potential for blisters. protected membrane, use concrete just below the finished height of On vertical applications, use bar supports (dobies) or chairs with the wearing course.