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ParaFlex FD Warm Roof System

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A UV stable liquid applied waterproofing system suitable for many roof types.

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Application

Satisfactory for use as a waterproofing layer in:

  • Warm or cold exposed roofs on flat, completely flat and pitched roofs with limited access.
  • Inverted roof specifications using aggregate ballast on flat roofs, including completely flat roofs with limited access.
  • Protected inverted roof specifications using pavers or other suitable protection on flat roofs, including completely flat roofs with limited or pedestrian access.
  • Green roof specifications on flat roofs, including completely flat roofs with limited or pedestrian access or pitched with limited access.
  • Roof garden specifications on flat roofs, including completely flat roofs with limited or pedestrian access.
  • Podium decks.
  • Balconies with pedestrian access.
  • Walkways.

Suitable substrates:

  • Concrete.
  • Plastic.
  • Wood.
  • Metal.
  • Reinforced bitumen membranes (including mineral surfaced).
  • PUR or PIR insulation boards.
  • Mineral wool insulation batts.

Description

ParaFlex FD is a three component unsaturated polyester resin waterproofing system reinforced with a polyester fleece reinforcement that determines the breaking strength and elongation at break and provides for even layer thickness.


Features and benefits:

  • With the correct primers, ParaFlex FD adheres to almost any substrate and the attachments are made permanently waterproof.
  • Combination with most bitumen and plastic roof sealing sheeting is also excellent.
  • BBA certified.
  • Resistant to roots in conformity with DIN EN 13948 (FLL guidelines).
  • Resistant to spreading fire and radiant heat, as specified in DIN 4102-7.
  • Fireproof as defined by BS 476-3, 2004.
  • Durability: Exposed applications should achieve an initial life expectancy of at least 35 years. When fully protected and subject to normal service conditions in an inverted roof specification with an open covering (e.g. aggregate pavers), the system can provide an effective barrier to the transmission of liquid water and water vapour for the design life of the roof in which it is incorporated.
  • Properties in relation to fire, buried applications: when used with one of the surface finishes detailed in Part iii of Table A5 of Appendix A of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations (England and Wales) or Technical Booklet E, Table 4.6, Part iv of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), would be deemed to be of designation AA.
  • Resistance to wind uplift: The system will resist the effects of any likely wind suction acting on the roof.
  • Resistance to foot traffic: The system can accept, without damage, the limited foot traffic and light concentrated loads associated with installation and maintenance operations. However, reasonable care should be taken to avoid puncture by sharp objects or concentrated loads. For areas of pedestrian access such as balconies and walkways, an anti-slip finish is applied.
  • Curing time: With hardener and accelerator: Rainproof after 20 minutes. Walkable after 30 minutes.

General information

Color

Grey

Guidance for specification option:

For colour reference see codes: RAL 7021 (Anthracite) and RAL 7035 (Grey).

Finish

Coated

Material

Polyester

Resin

Fleece

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

2.3 mm

Warranty description

30 year

Uniclass

Ss_30_40_30_43 Liquid-applied warm roof covering systemsPrimary

CAWS

J21/10 Warm deck roof coating

J31/120 Warm deck roof coating

Specification data - Liquid-applied warm roof covering systems

System performance

Waterproofing system, BBA certificate No. 09/4653, resistant to roots in conformity with DIN EN 13948 (FLL guidelines), resistant to spreading fire and radiant heat, as specified in DIN 4102, Part 7 and is fireproof as defined by BS 476, Part 3, 2004.

Preparation

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Horizontal work

EshaFlex SA Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

A solvent based cold applied bituminous primer for use with Esha SA roofing felts and Esha Universal SA on metal, concrete, stone or timber.

EshaPrimer.

Guidance for specification option:

A quick drying black bitumen priming solution designed to penetrate and seal a variety of porous surfaces including masonry, concrete, cementitious screed/renders, existing bituminous waterproofing and structural steelwork. EshaPrimer creates a base seal and improves the adhesion of bituminous waterproofing solutions.

Red Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

Designed for use with self adhesive SBS modified bitumen roofing membranes and is intended for use on concrete and various porous substrates to aid initial and long term adhesion of the membrane particularly when application is taking place at the lower end of the temperature range (+5°C) for these membranes.

BlackOut Roofing Surface Conditioner.

Skirtings and vertical work

EshaFlex SA Primer.

EshaPrimer.

Red Primer.

BlackOut Roofing Surface Conditioner.

Air and vapour control layer

AluBase XL.

Guidance for specification option:

A self-adhesive bituminous waterproofing membrane that forms a barrier against vapour and gases.

EshaBase Alu.

Guidance for specification option:

EshaBase Alu is a torch applied aluminium cored vapour barrier for bituminous roofing-systems.

EshaBase SA Alu 3 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

A self-adhesive SBS modified Vapour Barrier for bituminous

roofing system.

EshaBase SA Alu 4.2 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

A self-adhesive SBS modified Vapour Barrier for bituminous

roofing system.

EshaBase SA Sand.

Guidance for specification option:

A self-adhesive SBS modified Vapour Barrier for bituminous

roofing system.

Insulation

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Type

ProTherm Mineral Wool.

ProTherm Mineral Wool Tapered.

ProTherm PIR Adhered.

Guidance for specification option:

A rigid Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam insulation for use in single ply roofing-systems on suitable surfaces.

ProTherm PIR Adhered Tapered.

Guidance for specification option:

A rigid Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam tapered insulation for use in single ply roofing-systems on suitable surfaces.

ProTherm FOAMGLAS® T3+ Slab.

Guidance for specification option:

Cellular glass insulation slab.

ProTherm FOAMGLAS® T3+ Tapered Slab.

Guidance for specification option:

Cellular glass insulation tapered slab.

Fixing

EshaPur 95/25 Oxidised Bitumen.

Guidance for specification option:

A hot applied oxidised bitumen solution for use on metal, concrete, stone or timber. 95/25 is a bituminous product manufactured by air blowing of penetration grade bitumen, at high temperature, resulting in a material of a much higher penetration index. 

Insta-Stik Roofing Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

Developed for the attachment of insulation boards to a variety of substrates on flat roofs. It is a cold applied system that is, quick, easy to use and provides fast adhesion within 20–45 minutes.

PC®58 Cold Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

A solvent-free two- component adhesive.

Overlay

-

Type

Not required.

AluBase XL.

Fiberglass tape to board joints.

Vedatop SU.

Guidance for specification option:

A self-adhesive SBS-modified base layer reinforced with a high tear resistant carrier.

Carrier membrane

-

Type

ParaFlex FD system can be overlaid on existing (roof) membrane in cold roof applications and can be combined with most bitumen and plastic roof sealing sheeting.

Guidance for specification option:

Note that some substrates may require a specialist primer e.g. steel and copper. Read instructions on the application sheets or consult with manufacturer for more details.

Liquid-applied waterproofing

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Type

ParaFlex FD Cold-Applied Liquid Waterproofing - Anthracite RAL7021.

ParaFlex FD Cold-Applied Liquid Waterproofing - Light Grey RAL7035 .

Manufacturer guidance

A UV stable, cold, liquid applied waterproofing membrane suitable for many roof types: flat, sloping roof and complex roof shapes such as cupolas and barrel roofs. ParaFlex FD is also used to waterproof vertical surfaces.

Reinforcement

ParaFlex Reinforcement Fleece.

Guidance for specification option:

The first coat of ParaFlex FD is applied using a lambswool roller, and spread evenly prior to the installation of the polyester reinforcement, which is rolled into the wet resin and pressed free of trapped air using the roller. Each subsequent piece of reinforcement should have an overlap of at least 50 mm and sufficient resin should be beneath the reinforcement to maintain the system’s bond. A second layer of ParaFlex FD is applied and evenly spread.

Surface treatment

Unfinished.

ParaFlex Topsiegel Walkway / Balcony System.

Finishes in accordance with Landscaping Architect.

System accessories

Not required.

ParaFlex G165/G225 Reinforcement Fleece.

Guidance for specification option:

A polyester mesh fabric that helps regulate layer thickness of the ParaFlex FD and improves the cured breaking strength.

ParaFlex G120 Reinforcement Fleece.

Guidance for specification option:

Reinforcing membrane for use with ReadySeal or ParaFlex FD cold liquid applied waterproofing systems.

ParaFlex FD Drag Strip.

Guidance for specification option:

Debonding tape used to create a slip joint or expansion joint beneath ParaFlex FD.

ParaFlex Universal Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

Multi-purpose primer for use with ParaFlex FD.

Fire performance

EXT. F. ACX as tested to BS 476-3: 2004.

Guidance for specification option:

Test results apply to flat (horizontal) roof systems (EXT.F.).


One hour fire penetration (4.2.2 and 4.2.3) resistance (first letter A) on which the spread of flame (4.2.3) exceeded 533 mm (second letter C) and further deterioration took place (suffix X - dripping from the underside of the specimen or development of holes, suffix (X) designation denotes that one or more of these took place during the test).

Fire behaviour (to BS EN 13501-1)

Class E.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

Yes

Guidance for specification option:

See Safety Data Sheet.

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

Europe

Material

Polyester

Resin

Fleece

Recyclability

0%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Sector EPD - Products based on polyurethane or silane-modified polymer, group 4

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA Agrément Certificate

BBA-09_4653-Paraflex-FD Waterproofing Systems

Literature

AluBase XL PDS Nov 2019

AluBase XL PDS Nov 2019

PDS - Insta Stik

PDS - Insta Stik

PDS - ParaFlex FD

PDS - ParaFlex FD

Red Primer PDS

Red Primer PDS

EshaBase SA Alu 4.2mm Product Data Sheet

EshaBase SA Alu 4.2mm Product Data Sheet

EshaBase SA Alu 3mm Product Data Sheet

EshaBase SA Alu 3mm Product Data Sheet

EshaBase Alu Product Data Sheet

EshaBase Alu Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex G165/225 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement

ParaFlex G165/225 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement

ParaFlex G120 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement

ParaFlex G120 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement

ParaFlex Topsiegel Walkway / Balcony System Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex Topsiegel Walkway / Balcony System Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex Kiln-Dried Sand Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex Kiln-Dried Sand Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex PM Primer Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex PM Primer Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex Universal Primer Product Data Sheet

ParaFlex Universal Primer Product Data Sheet