RubberGard™ EPDM Ballasted Warm Roof System
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BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
A ballasted EPDM warm roof system.
Application
Can be applied on any building that can accommodate the extra load of the ballast and where the roof slope does not exceed 10%.
Description
The RubberGard™ EPDM Ballasted System is an economical EPDM roofing system, suitable for a wide variety of buildings. The membrane is loosely laid over the substrate and held in place using approved ballast.
Features and benefits:
- Circular system.
- Low installation cost.
- Use of large EPDM sheets.
- Fewer seams.
- Fast installation.
- Large choice of compatible substrates.
- Excellent fire rating.
- Superb weathering resistance.
System components:
- RubberGard™ EPDM LSFR.
- ISOGARD™ AK PIR Insulation.
- ISOGARD™ MG PIR Insulation.
- RESISTA™ AK PIR Insulation.
- RESISTA™ MG PIR Insulation.
- V-Gard™ Vapor Control layer.
- SA-19 Primer.
- Bonding Adhesive BA-2012 (for vertical membrane application).
General information
Color | Black |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Rubber Polyisocyanurate (PIR) |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 30500 mm |
Width | 3050 mm 6100 mm 9150 mm 1220 mm 1525 mm |
Height | 1.1 mm 1.5 mm |
Warranty description | Ten year 15 year 20 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | J42/10 Warm deck roof covering J42/110 Warm deck roof covering |
Specification data - Single layer sheet warm roof covering systems
Preparation | |
Horizontal work | The substrate will be securely fixed, clean, dry, smooth and free of contaminants such as greases, animal fats, coal tar and oil-based products. All sharp edges, nibs and rough surfaces which could damage the membrane will be removed or otherwise isolated. |
Air and vapour control layer | |
Type | Elevate V-Gard ALU1500 Self-Adhesive Air & Vapour Control layer.Guidance for specification option: Use where insulation layer is to be mechanically attached through the AVCL. Self-adhesive to approved substrates (wood, steel). Elevate V-Gard PE 200 Air & Vapour Control layer (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).Guidance for specification option: Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped using V-Gard PE Seam Tape. Elevate V-Gard PE 200 E Air & Vapour Control layer (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).Guidance for specification option: Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped using V-Gard PE Seam Tape. Elevate V-Gard PE 400 Air & Vapour Control layer (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).Guidance for specification option: Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped. |
Attachment | As Type.Guidance for specification option: See Type guidance above for details. |
Insulation | |
Type | ISOGARD AK PIR Insulation.Guidance for specification option: Thermal conductivity: 0.023 W/m.K. Thickness: 30–160 mm. Insert requirements. Elevate ISOGARD AK insulation board consists of a closed-cell polyiso (PIR) foam core laminated on both sides to a gastight multi-layered aluminium complex. ISOGARD MG PIR Insulation.Guidance for specification option: Thermal conductivity: 0.025–0.028 W/m.K. Thickness: 30–160 mm. Insert requirements. Elevate ISOGARD MG insulation board consists of a closed-cell polyiso (PIR) foam core laminated on both sides to a gasopen mineral glassfibre facer. RESISTA AK PIR Insulation.Guidance for specification option: As per Fully Adhered Warm Roof System spec. Thermal conductivity: 0.023 W/m.K. Thickness: 30–160 mm. Insert requirements. Elevate RESISTA AK insulation board consists of a closed-cell polyiso (PIR) foam core laminated on both sides to a gastight multi-layered aluminium complex. RESISTA MG PIR Insulation.Guidance for specification option: As per Fully Adhered Warm Roof System spec. Thermal conductivity: 0.025–0.028 W/m.K. Thickness: 30–160 mm. Insert requirements. Elevate RESISTA MG insulation board consists of a closed-cell polyiso (PIR) foam core laminated on both sides to a gasopen mineral glassfibre facer. Manufacturer guidanceConsult the manufacturer's Technical Services Department for R-Value/U-value calculations as required. |
Attachment | Loose laid. |
Waterproof covering | |
Type | RubberGard™ EPDM LSFR Roofing Membrane 1.1 mm.RubberGard™ EPDM LSFR Roofing Membrane 1.5 mm.Manufacturer guidance100% cured non-reinforced, Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) synthetic rubber, manufactured in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered facility. Minimum unspliced width of 3.05 m. Specification compliance: UL Classified/ FM Approved. ASTM D 4637/ EN 13956 (CE Mark). 7500 hrs of Artificial Ageing as per EN 1297. |
Attachment | Loose laid. |
Joints | Lap splices: 100 mm minimum overlap with 76 mm QuickSeam Splice Tape. |
Upper protection layer | Geotextile protection mat, 200 g/m² (minimum) weight. |
Surface protection | Geotextile protection mat, 200 g/m² (minimum) weight, and ballast layer, 50 kg/m² (minimum) weight.Guidance for specification option: The ballast layer such as pavers, pebbles, concrete, are placed on top of the geotextile protection mat. The minimum weight of ballast material required for this system is 50 kg/m2. More ballast weight may be required for roofs with higher wind load. |
System accessories | QuickSeam Splice Tape.QuickSeam FormFlash.QuickSeam Flashing.QuickSeam SA Flashing.QuickSeam Reinforced Perimeter Fastening Strip.QuickSeam Universal Pipe Flashing.QuickSeam Conduit Flashing.QuickSeam Penetration Pocket.QuickSeam Walkway Pad.QuickPrime Plus.Lap Sealant HS.All Purpose (AP) FastenersHeavy Duty (HD) Fasteners.Splice Wash (SW-100).Cleaner C-20.Water-Block Seal (S-20).Pourable Sealer S-10 (Parts A & B).Coiled Metal Batten Strip.Metal Batten Strip.Termination Bar. |
Corners | QuickSeam FormFlash (external corners) and folded internal corners. |
Pipes | Pipe penetrations: QuickSeam FormFlash. Pipe penetrations: QuickSeam Pipe boots and Conduit Flashing. |
Outlets | Drains: Install Water Block Sealant between membrane and outlet bowl. Secure membrane mechanically to outlet using integral clamping ring. Drains: Insert outlet bedded on Water Block Sealant. Secure and flash with QuickSeam FormFlash or SA Flashing. |
Walls | Wall terminations: Termination bar, fastened with Water Block Sealant and Lap Sealant HS installed along top edge. Guidance for specification option: @200mm (maximum) o.c. Wall terminations: Metal batten bar, fastened with surface mounted or inserted metal counter flashing protection. Guidance for specification option: @150mm (maximum) o.c. Wall terminations: Metal capping or concrete coping stones. Wall termination: Preformed metal edge trim. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United States |
Material | Rubber Polyisocyanurate (PIR) |
Recyclability | An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is available upon request. |
BIM objects
| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
BBA Agrément Certificate
Elevate RubberGard EPDM Systems
Literature
RubberGard™ EPDM