Roofing spaces are increasingly being used to house plant and machinery that service the building, or provide a roof terrace that can be used by tenants. Both scenarios would require safe general access and may lend themselves to an inverted or ballasted design. A ballasted roof is one where the roofing membrane is overlayed with paving slabs or gravel. As the waterproofing system below is protected from all contact, UV degradation and temperature extremes, the system can be expected to have a life in excess of that expected of a normal liquid waterproofing membrane.
When used in combination with the appropriate insulation and finishing materials, an inverted waterproofing system can be easily created and installed to withstand heavy traffic. These inverted roofs are designed to allow compliance with the building regulations (Part L) and increase the thermal efficiency of the building, also reducing carbon emissions.
Features
Reduces heat loss from building (when correctly designed)
Allows Compliance with Building Regulations (Part L) and Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
Provides a durable, trafficable surface (paving / stone sets etc)
Cold liquid applied no hot works on roof
Easy to apply and detail
Can be applied over most roof types
Up to 25 year systems available
Quickly resistant to rainfall
Permanently elastomeric
Joint free
Excellent resistance to ponded water
Fibre reinforced for maximum film strength
Insurance backed guarantees available
Please note that these product properties are not a replacement for the manufacturer's literature and it is always recommended that Tor Coatings is consulted before specifying.
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| Typical Building Sector (?) | Commercial , Housing | |
| Typical Building Type (?) | Care Homes , Chemical plants , Colleges , Distribution centres , Factories , Hospitals , Schools , Warehouses | |
| Typical Use (?) | Garages , Powerstations , Sub-stations | |
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| Pack Size (volume) (?) | 12.5 l | |
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| Features (?) | Cold liquid applied , Easy to apply , Joint free , Quickly resistant to rainfall , Reduces heat loss from building | |
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| BBA Certificate Number (?) | 07/4485 | |
| Certifications (?) | BBA | |
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| Drying time (?) | 960 minutes | 100% |
| Finish(es) (?) | Mid-sheen , Plain colour , Smooth | |
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| Uniclass (?) | Ss_30_40 Roof and balcony covering and finish systems | |