ParaFlex FD Cold Roof System
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BBA Agrément Certificate
Certificate type
EPD
Certificate type
A UV stable liquid applied waterproofing system suitable for many roof types.
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, Part 7.
- Fireproof as defined by BS 476, Part 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 | |
CAWS | J31/5 Cold deck roof coating J31/110 Cold deck roof coating |
Specification data - Liquid-applied cold 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 | |
Horizontal work | ParaFlex PM Primer and ParaFlex Kiln-dried Sand.Guidance for specification option: A primer system comprised of a low-viscosity colourless reaction resin based on methyl methacrylate and a hardener powder. ParaFlex Universal Primer and ParaFlex Kiln-dried Sand.Guidance for specification option: A multi-purpose primer for use with ParaFlex FD, liquid applied waterproofing membrane. |
Skirtings and vertical work | ParaFlex PM Primer and ParaFlex Kiln-dried Sand.Guidance for specification option: A primer system comprised of a low-viscosity colourless reaction resin based on methyl methacrylate and a hardener powder. ParaFlex Universal Primer and ParaFlex Kiln-dried Sand.Guidance for specification option: A multi-purpose primer for use with ParaFlex FD, liquid applied waterproofing membrane. |
Carrier membrane | |
Type | Not required.AluBase XL.Guidance for specification option: A self-adhesive bituminous waterproofing membrane that forms a barrier against vapour and gases. Vedatop SU.Guidance for specification option: A self-adhesive SBS-modified base layer reinforced with a high tear resistant carrier. |
Attachment | Not applicable.Torch-on.Self adhesive. |
Liquid-applied waterproofing | |
Type | ParaFlex FD Cold Applied Liquid Waterproofing.Guidance for specification option: ParaFlex FD is mixed on site by adding the hardener to the resin in the correct proportion, and the accelerator in proportions relevant to the surface/ air temperature (see table in second image), and stirred in accordance with the mixing instructions. |
Reinforcement | ParaFlex G120 Reinforcement Fleece.Guidance for specification option: Reinforcing membrane for use with ReadySeal or ParaFlex FD cold liquid applied waterproofing systems. 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. |
Surface protection | Not required.ParaFlex Topsiegel Walkway / Balcony System. |
System accessories | Not required.ParaFlex FD Drag Strip.Guidance for specification option: A debonding tape used to create a slip joint or expansion joint beneath ParaFlex FD. ParaFlex FV Mastic.Guidance for specification option: A one component fibre-reinforced MS-Polymer for the sealing of difficult and inaccessible roof details and connections. An additional mat reinforcement is not necessary. ProScreed X Levelling Screed.Guidance for specification option: A two-component cold liquid applied levelling screed suitable for localised infilling and levelling of concrete structures prior to the installation of installation of the Radmat waterproofing system. |
Coverage | 2.4-3.0 kg/m⁻². Guidance for specification option: Range of system's total coverage, giving a finished cured thickness of 2.3 mm. |
Curing time | With hardener and accelerator: Rainproof after 20 minutes; Walkable after 30 minutes. |
Delivery condition | 20 kg drum. Guidance for specification option: 2.5 kg/m², coverage = 8 m². 10 kg drum. Guidance for specification option: Both sizes include:
* The primer has a red cap accelerant that comes with the drums. ** The ParaFlex resin has a white cap accelerant and a catalyst hardener that is supplied with the drums. |
Working temperature | -5°C. Manufacturer guidance(Minimum) |
Temperature resistance | -20 to +80°C. |
Flash point | 34/77/210/<15°C. Manufacturer guidanceResin/ Hardener/ Accelerator/ Primer |
Specific gravity | 1.013 g/cm³. |
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. |
TensileStrength | 12.2/19.2/20.8/18.4/24.5 Nmm⁻². Manufacturer guidanceUnaged/ Heat aged/ UV aged/ Prepared at -5°C/ Prepared at 40°C (to EN ISO 527-3): |
Elongation | 22.6/19.2/20.8/19.8/24.4%. Manufacturer guidanceUnaged/ Heat aged/ UV aged/ Prepared at -5°C/ Prepared at 40°C (to EN ISO 527-3): |
Bond strength | 2.66/1.05/0.37/1.62/0.86/1.14/0.71 MPa. Manufacturer guidanceTensile bond strength, unaged (EOTA TR 004) Concrete/ Steel/ Bitumen sheet/ Conifer wood/ Plastic/ Day joint water exposure/ Concrete: |
Watertightness | Pass. Manufacturer guidanceEOTA TR 003 |
Water vapour resistance | 47.25 µ. Guidance for specification option: (approximate.) Manufacturer guidanceEN ISO 12572 |
Wind load resistance | ≥50 kPa. Guidance for specification option: For tear resistant substrates. Manufacturer guidanceETA-05/0210 |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | Yes Guidance for specification option: See Safety Data Sheet below. |
Country of material origin | Europe |
Country of product manufacture | Europe |
Material | Polyester Resin Fleece |
Recyclability | 0% |
Third party certifications
Third party certifications
Literature
AluBase XL PDS Nov 2019
ParaFlex G120 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement
ParaFlex G165/225 Polyester Fleece Reinforcement
ParaFlex Kiln-Dried Sand Product Data Sheet
ParaFlex PM Primer Product Data Sheet
ParaFlex Universal Primer Product Data Sheet
ParaFlex Topsiegel Walkway / Balcony System Product Data Sheet
PDS - ParaFlex FD
ParaFlex FD Drag Strip Product Data Sheet
ParaFlex FV Mastic Product Data Sheet
ProScreed X Levelling Screed Product Data Sheet