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Force ADH Flame Free Warm Roof Single Layer - Concrete Slab (In-situ/Precast) / Profiled Metal Deck / Timber Roof Deck

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Concrete Roof Deck

Axter Ltd Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • Certified B Corporation

    Certified B Corporation

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High performance SBS polymer modified reinforced bitumen membrane waterproofing system.

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Application

The Force system is extremely versatile and can be adapted to suit the exact requirements of the roof, ensuring the best, most appropriate system is specified. Application flexibility and performance characteristics make Force ideal for use on all construction types as well as an overlay system for cost effective roof renewal.


Suitable for all roof deck types.

Description

A fast track, cold bonded single layer waterproofing system. A flame free system engineered to be fully compatible with Axter’s unique Neo-Bitumen® membrane innovation.


Includes high performance SBS polymer modified reinforced bitumen membranes. Engineered to guarantee durability, Force self protected systems have exceptional ageing characteristics and a proven track record of excellent performance.


As the name suggests, Force has been developed to be strong and long lasting, and designed to withstand the rigours of the modern construction environment. The membranes have been manufactured to incorporate enhanced polymer content and high strength reinforcements that provide outstanding material durability, flexibility and workability.


Force systems guarantee a complete specification solution comprising Air and Vapour Control Layers (AVCLs), tapered or flat board thermal insulation, underlayers and robust capsheets self finished in a choice of colours, providing a versatile and robust finish to suit both new construction and refurbishment projects.


Features and benefits:

  • BBA approved - certificate number 15/5222.
  • Approved Document B: Fire Safety compliant.
  • Application versatility – flame free, hot air welded, cold bonded and torch applied.
  • Advanced polymer content and high strength reinforcement.
  • Exceptional ageing characteristics.
  • Excellent bond strength.
  • Designed for multi or single layer applications.
  • Approved for all structural deck types (concrete, metal, timber)
  • Manufactured within ISO 9001 and 14001 certified management systems.

General information

Color

Black

Grey

Material

Bitumen

Polymer

Mineral

Ceramic

Stone

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

25 year

Guidance for specification option:

Force achieves a 25 year insured guarantee covering materials, design, workmanship and insolvency, and has a service life in excess of 50 years.

Uniclass

Ss_30_40_30_72 Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof covering systemsPrimary

CAWS

J31/120 Warm deck roof coating

J31/10 Warm deck roof coating

Product range

FORCE®

Specification data - Reinforced bitumen membrane warm roof covering systems

System performance

Guidance for specification option:

All Force system assemblies comply with British and European standards and have been approved by the British Board of Agrément under certificate number 15/5222 PS3. Force is classified as unrestricted by the requirements of The Building Regulations Approved Document B: Fire Safety and certified Broof(t4) in accordance with BS EN 13501-5:2005 fire classification of construction products and building elements. Force systems have also proven themselves to meet the performance standards set out in Building Bulletin 93 Acoustic Design of Schools when combined with Hytherm MF non combustible insulation.

Preparation

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Horizontal work

Vernis SA Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

Fast-drying canister primer ideal for use with flame free, self-adhesive reinforced bitumen waterproofing systems. Vernis SA primer provides improved simple and effective adhesion on self-adhesive reinforced bitumen membrane waterproofing systems.

Air and vapour control layer

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Type

VAP ALU ADH.

Guidance for specification option:

VAP-ALU ADH is an air and vapour control layer (AVCL) with sand on the surface and a self adhesive undersurface.


An AVCL low permeability membrane used as part of a system to control the movement of air, water vapour and heat leakage from within the building. Can also be used as base or underlayer in a multi-layer waterproofing system.

Insulation

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Type

Hytherm ADH.

Guidance for specification option:

A durable, lightweight PIR insulation for warm roofs (flat board or tapered). Hytherm ADH PIR insulation is a high performance board used in warm roofs under fully adhered reinforced bituminous membranes, mastic asphalt and approved single ply waterproofing systems. Please refer to the datasheet for more details.

Fixing

Hyrastik EVO.

Waterproof covering

-

Top layer

-

Type

Force ADH Flame Free.

Guidance for specification option:

FORCE ADH Flame Free is a stabilised polyester reinforced SBS elastomeric modified bitumen waterproofing membrane. Capsheet in FORCE ADH flame free warm roof, adhered (cold bond) multilayer bitumen membrane roof waterproofing system.

Attachment

ADH Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

ADH Adhesive is a solvent-free adhesive providing a safe, effective and green method of bonding fleece-backed PVC (Ecoflex/Ecoline ADH) and bitumen (Force 4000 S ADH) membranes to insulation boards. Please refer to the datasheet for full product details.

Detail work

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Skirtings and upstands

Underlayer: Stickflex ADH. Capsheet: Force 4000 Flame Free.

Execution

Guidance for specification option:

Installation of Force waterproofing systems is carried out by accredited Axtershield Installers whose operatives have successfully attended Axter’s RBM upskilling course. Force systems can be installed in a single or multi layer application on all deck types, and can be fully or partially bonded in a flame free, hot air welded, cold bonded or torch applied application on flat and pitched roof specifications. All system components are specified and installed to ensure compatibility and single source responsibility, and detailing is completed in full compliance with Axter recommendations and the NFRC Safe2Torch guidance.

System completion

Interim and final roof inspections by AXTER Quality Assurance (QA) personnel. Final roof inspections by AXTER Quality Assurance (QA) personnel are mandatory for guarantee application.

Certification

BBA approved, accepted by all third party building warranty providers such as LABC and NHBC. Fully compliant with The Building Regulations and all relevant British and harmonized European standards.

Structural deck

Concrete.

Ancillary items

Axtrim.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Manufactured from extruded aluminium alloy to BS 1474, Quality 6065/ T6 (AIMgSi 0.5 F22).
  • Roof edge trim brings a neat finish to flat roof waterproofing.


Axtrim aluminium termination bars.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Axtrim aluminium termination bars are manufactured from extruded aluminium alloy to BS 1474, Quality 6065/ T6 (AIMgSi 0.5 F22).
  • Aluminium termination bars will not rust and are not affected by atmospheric pollution.
  • They are colourfast and maintenance free, once installed.


Axtrim GRP termination bars.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Axtrim GRP termination bars are manufactured from pultruded GRP (glass reinforced polyester).
  • It is UV protected and has low coefficient of thermal expansion.
  • GRP termination bars will not rust and are not affected by atmospheric pollution.
  • They are colourfast and maintenance free, once installed.


Rainwater outlets.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Axter rainwater outlets are manufactured from 0.7 mm stainless steel in a choice of diameters, with a factory bonded flange, if required to provide a bonding area with the relevant Axter waterproofing system.
  • SBS bitumen membrane flange 500 mm square, suitable for use with the full range of Axter reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM) and hot melt structural waterproofing systems.
  • On the Dual Outlet, a bitumen flange is fitted at AVCL level. 
  • PVC membrane flange 350 mm square, suitable for use with Axter Ecoflex/ Ecoline PVC single ply waterproofing systems.

Sump outlet.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Specifically designed for through walls applications or parapets, where a high flow rate is required and are supplied with the Hyflow leaf guard as standard.
  • AXTER sump outlet has a flow rate of 6.1 L/s.
  • As recommended by UK design standard BS EN 12056: 3-2000, with a water depth of 35 mm.


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Attachment

Hyrastik EVO Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

Hyrastik Evo is a high performance, single-component, moisture-curing polyurethane insulation adhesive with green credentials. It has been developed to provide a safe and effective solution to bonding insulation securely to various roof decks.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

-

Manufacturer guidance

Various locations

Country of product manufacture

Europe

Material

Bitumen

Polymer

Mineral

Ceramic

Stone

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

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Manufacturer guidance

Not declared for this product

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
IFC
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1

Revit
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1

Third party certifications

Certified B Corporation

Certified B Corporation

Declaration of Interdependence - Certified B Corporation

Case studies

West End Gate, London

West End Gate, London

Marrtree Business Park

Marrtree Business Park

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