ITP Powerbase® Multigas Barriers are high specification multilayered reinforced LDPE gas barrier membranes for protection against CO₂, methane and radon.
Storage and handling:
- Store in dry, cool conditions, away from direct sunlight.
- Handle with care to avoid any scuffing or punctures.
Installation:
- Installation should be performed in conjunction with the design details.
- The membrane should not be exposed to sunlight or weathering for prolonged periods. In cooler periods the barrier becomes less supple and installations should be avoided whenever temperatures fall below 5°C.
- Make sure that no damage occurs when laying the ITP Powerbase® Multigas.
- Membranes should be laid before any internal walls are built.
- Membranes should be protected using protection boards, or sheeting over the whole area, or by immediately laying the upper slab or floor screed.
- Panels should be installed on a layer of level sand or concrete blinding across the whole floor area. Whilst pre-fabricated panels are normally supplied, continuity of membranes can be achieved by joining separate membrane panels or rolls by welding or taping. Welding is the preferred as it provides a stronger joint.
- Joins should only be made where the barrier is supported. Membranes should be laid loosely and not pulled taut. Rolls or panels may be joined by either taping or welding.
- ITP Powerbond® D/S Jointing Tape Butyl should be used within a 150 mm overlap. All joins should be firmly pressed together using a hand-held pressure roller.
- Additionally for methane protection, 75 mm Powerbond® Foil Tape must be used to seal the overlap.
- All corners of the membrane should be sealed with ITP Powerbond® S/S Sealing Foil Tape 1000 mm to provide improved protection.
- Concrete columns and masonry surfaces must be primed with ITP Powerbase® Primer before sealing.
- If reinforced concrete is being used, the wire reinforcements must be positioned so that they do not come into contact with the barrier.
- Gas tight seals are required around service penetrations.
- Top hats should be used for sealing around pipes. Top Hats should be sealed to the membrane and pipework using ITP Powerbond® D/S Jointing Tape Butyl. The top hat base and top edge should be sealed with 75mm ITP Powerbond® S/S Sealing Tape Foil.
- 1000 mm ITP Powerbond® S/S Sealing Foil Tape should be used for corners and other detailing.
- Vent pipes should be sealed using ITP Powerbond® D/S Jointing Tape Butyl.
- Prior to laying the upper slab or floor screed the membrane should be inspected for damage.
See installation instructions for full details.