SHELTERBIT PRIMER

A solvent based bitumen modified primer to be used to seal and prepare the substrate prior to the installation of ARDEX Torch Applied Bitumen membranes.

Black liquid comprising mineral spirits.

 

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Black liquid comprising a bitumen cut dissolved in

mineral spirits.

PACKAGING

5 litres and 20 litres.

SHELF LIFE

12 months in the original unopened packaging stored

at 23?C.

COVERAGE

Coverage of ARDEX WPM 240 (Shelterbit) Primer is

approximately 5m2 per litre. Coverage will vary

depending on the porosity of the substrate surface.

DRYING TIME

Approx. 1-2 hours @ 23?C.

APPLICATION

Surface preparation:

Ensure that the surface to be primed is dry and free

from dust oil paint curing compounds and any other

contaminating materials.

Application:

Stir contents well before use. Apply by brush

roller or airless spray. Primer must be dry before

applying membrane.

CLEAN UP

Wash equipment with ARDEX WPM 290 (Shelter WA)

Solvent.

FLAMMABILITY

ARDEX WPM 240 Primer is classified flammable. It is

essential to ensure the primer has fully dried before the

ARDEX Torch Applied Bitumen Membranes are installed.

FIRST AID

Swallowed: Give water to clean mouth. Do not induce vomiting.

Skin: remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly

with soap and water.

Eyes: hold open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation: remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult

administer oxygen.

If irritation continues seek medical attention promptly.

LIMITATIONS

Primer should be used with appropriate mask and

breathing apparatus in areas with poor ventilation/air flow.

 

 

 

ARDEX PAVER SUPPORT PAD

ARDEX Paver Support Pads are pads specifically designed

to protect ARDEX Sheet Membranes when laying pavers

over the membrane.

The installation of Paver Support Pads also provides

excellent drainage under the pavers thus avoiding the risk

of paver flooding.

ARDEX Paver Support Pads are positioned at each corner

of each paver installed as indicated in the diagrams below:-

PACKAGING

Pack of 300

 

 

 

ARDEX DROPPER

Formed from Butyral rubber these Outlets are available in

a range of sizes to suit various drainage piping. The Outlets

are inserted into the pipe sealed into the pipe with silicone

and the ARDEX Sheet Membranes are torched or bonded

directly onto the Outlet providing an easy quick and secure

watertight seal.

Stock Sizes

65mm OD

100mm OD

 

 

 

ARDEX SPITTER OUTLET

Formed from Butyral rubber these Outlets are used to seal

the full extent of the outlet which would be otherwise

impossible. Easy to install through parapet or balcony

walls etc. The ARDEX Sheet Membrane is bonded or

torched to the flaps providing an easy quick and secure

watertight seal.

 

 

 

ARDEX SPITTER DOWNPIPE CONNECTOR

After the ARDEX Spitter Outlet has been trimmed to the

correct length the Downpipe Connector links the Spitter

Outlet to the drainage pipe for a neat easy connection.

 

 

 

ARDEX PRESSURE SEAL

Membrane Protection

Designed to seal the edges of ARDEX Butynol or ARDEX

Torch Applied Bitumen Membranes and ARDEX SBS Self

Adhesive Membranes where no existing cavity flashing or

dampcourse has been installed.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3 metre lengths of specially formed aluminium strip.

INSTALLATION

The ARDEX Pressure Seal is mechanically fixed through

the top edge of the membrane at 500mm intervals. The

uppermost edge of the strip is then sealed with ARDEX

Butynol Sealant along the profile provided.

PACKAGING

Packs containing 10 x 3 metre lengths.

ARDEX PROTECTION BOARD

ARDEX Protection Board is a fluted polyethylene board

designed to be used after the membrane installation

and prior to backfilling to protect the membrane from

mechanical damage during the backfilling operation.

SIZE

1800 X 1200mm fluted boards.

PACKAGING

Packs of 25 boards.

ARDEX VAPOUR VENTS

Substrate ventilation should be used to release moisture

trapped under ARDEX Butynol or ARDEX Bitumen Sheet

membranes. Substrate ventilators are used for this

purpose. One way substrate ventilators prevent moisture

vapour build up and one should be installed every 90

square metres. Not designed to ventilate roof cavities.