POLYBIT Plastifelt
Fibre reinforced polymer modified bituminous waterproofing membrane

Start the installation of all membrane plies from the low
point or drains, so the flow of water is over or parallel to
the plies, but never against the laps. All overlaps at the
membrane seams shall be installed so as to have «up»
slope laps over «down» slope laps. Begin membrane
application by unrolling the roll of Plastifelt membrane and
aligning the side laps.Re-roll the roll halfway and stand
on the unrolled portion to prevent shifting. Side overlaps
should be a minimum of 100 mm and the end overlaps
150mm.
Plastifelt membranes are installed by using a cylinder
fed propane gas torch.Use of hand-held roofing torch
is recommended as it affords a good control.If multiple
burner torching machines are utilized, care must be taken
to ensure the application of uniform heat and avoid
overheating the membrane. Begin torching the embossed
polyethylene side of the rolled portion of the membrane.
Proper torching procedure involves passing the torch flame
in an ”L” pattern applying about 75 percent of the heat
across the coiled portion of the roll and 25 percent across
the substrate, including the lap area of the previously
installed membrane. As the membrane is heated the
embossing starts to melt away exposing a shiny bitumen
surface. Roll forward the membrane and press firmly with
the boot or roller against the substrate to bond well.The
propane flame should be moved from side to side and up
the lap edge while the membrane is slowly unrolled and
adhered to the underlying surface