Dr.

Fixit Solyseal
COLD APPLIED ELASTOMERIC BITUMINOUS
WATERPROOF COATING
Dr. Fixit Solyseal
COLD APPLIED ELASTOMERIC BITUMINOUS WATERPROOF COATING

Waterproofing of Roofs
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Most roofs are constructed in reinforced impermeability, ensuring water tight
concrete, which is known to have pores & for all substrates
capillary tracts. Water penetrates through
}} ater based Easy cleaning of tools and
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these capillaries aided by the osmotic effect.
brushes by water
Concrete is known to be inherently weak in }} asy to apply - Suitable consistency
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tension; cracks & voids can also form due to for easy application by brush
thermal expansion, contraction & shrinkage.
As a result, water will seep through these voids.
Therefore, waterproofing is required to keep
the roof water-tight since they are exposed to METHOD OF APPLICATION
the weather.
1 Surface Preparation
A waterproofing treatment like brickbat coba
is also weak in tension and therefore cracks, }} urface to be applied must be free from
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permitting water to percolate. The slope dust, loose material, paint, oil, or any other
provided in brick bat coba helps water to drain. material which may impair adhesion
But after cracking, makes it a store house of
water causing persistent dampness.
}} echanical means for surface preparation
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are strongly suggested. Finally vacuum
cleaning of all loose solids and liquids can
Areas of Application
be done, if required
}} Flat and Sloping RCC roofs
}} ll surface cracks up to 5 mm width should
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}} Exterior of shallow basement rafts & walls be filled up with Dr. Fixit Crack- X. Cracks
with low ground water table more than 5 mm and all separation gaps
}} rotection to lift pits and concrete
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foundations URP modified mortar or as specified
}} ust protection for galvanized
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sheet roofs, metal & asbestos cement sheet
roofing, etc. }} he surface must be pre-wetted with water
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& brought to a touch- dry state
Features & Benefits }} hen mix Dr. Fixit Solyseal with water in 1:1
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}} aterproofing - High film build up provides
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excellent water resistance roller to the entire substrate. Use a stiff
}} lastomeric - Excellent flexible properties
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can easily accommodate all normal building well into the undulations & holes in the
movements substrate. Let the primer dry up completely
before the first coat of
}} eamless - Can be applied to complex
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shapes to form a seamless and highly
durable water proofing membrane 3.1 Application under brickbat coba
}} hemical Resistant - Provides effective
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protection against alcohol, salt solution,
}} tir well before use and apply by brush
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and mild acid / alkali
or rubber float. At least two coats are
}} Adhesion - Adheres firmly to most of recommended, at 0.9 litre/ m2/ coat
building surfaces including concrete, felt,
}} fter the primer dries, apply first coat of
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brick, metal, etc.
cold applied polymer modified bituminous
in both horizontal or vertical surfaces
waterproofing membrane Dr. Fixit
Solyseal at 0.9 litre/sq.m. and allow drying
completely for 6-8 hours
}} Lay an open-woven glass fibre mesh or PE 3.2 Application of Dr. Fixit Solyseal in
based Spun bonded fabric immediately after sloping RCC roofs
the application of the first coat
}} fter priming, apply 2 coats Dr. Fixit
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}} Please note that before commencement of Solyseal at 0.9 litre/ sq.m / coat, and allow
the application at the roof and parapet wall drying completely
junction (over the coving) or in any pipe for 6-8 hours.
inserts or ducts, the insides of the ducts,
corners, etc. This shall be done
}} s detailed above, sandwich a layer of a
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by applying two coats of Dr. Fixit Solyseal open-woven glass fibre or polyester mesh of
sandwiched with a mesh as mentioned 50 gsm or
above PE Spun bonded fabric

}} ow apply the second coat of Dr. Fixit

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}} pplication of Dr. Fixit Solyseal membrane
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Solyseal at the same rate of 0.9 litre/ m2 in shall be extended over the coving and up to
a direction perpendicular to the first 300 mm height on the parapet wall
and allow the membrane to air cure }} After Dr. Fixit Solyseal is dry, spread a
}} ithin first 48 to 72 hours, take up the
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application of brick bat coba. Before doing concrete screed is being laid
so, a geotextile membrane must be laid over }} rotect the coating with oxidized
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the entire Dr. Fixit Solyseal membrane to bituminous aluminum paint, or with a
prevent it from damage concrete screed
}} The brick bat coba mix of cement in M 20 grade.
& sand must be admixed with Dr. Fixit }} wo days after the application of screed,
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Pidiproof LW+, provide control joints along the length and
an integral waterproofing compound at 200 breadth of entire screed area. The joint can
ml/ 50 kg cement and allow curing properly be provided by using a saw cutting machine
with water attached with
in accordance with good curing practices a 3 mm blade. The joints will be 5 mm
wide and 15 mm deep. 28-30 days later,
these joints can be filled with a suitable
elastomeric sealant
3.3 Application in shallow basements 0.9 litre/ sq.m. and allow it to dry completely
for 6-8 hours
RAFT }} s detailed above, apply the second coat of Dr.
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Fixit Solyseal
}} ver a properly surface prepared substrate
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PCC/ blinding concrete first apply a primer }} andwich the 2 coats with a open-woven glass
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coat prepared with Dr. Fixit Solyseal and fibre polyester mesh or PE Spun bonded fabric
water mixed in 1:1 proportion }} Lay a protection sheet or board prior to
}} After the primer dries apply the first coat of backfilling of soil
Dr. Fixit Solyseal at 0.9 litre/ sq.m. and allow }} The soil backfill can be then done
drying completely for 6-8 hours
}} ow apply the second coat of Dr. Fixit
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Solyseal at the same rate, in a direction
perpendicular PROPERTIES SPECIFI- RESULTS
to the first and allow the membrane to air CATION
cure Brushability SS 133 : No sag, slip & run
1987 off
}} andwich the 2 coats with a open-woven
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Solid content, ASTM D 55-60
fibre mesh, as detailed above
% 1010
}} rotect the coating with a 50 mm thick
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concrete screed admixed with Dr. Fixit Gravity
Pidiproof LW+,
Water SS-133: No blistering and
an integral waterproofing compound at 200
Resistance 1987 APP I re-emulsification
ml/ 50 kg cement and allow curing properly
Impermeability ASTM E 0-5 gm/sq.m.
}} onstruction of RC raft can then be done
C 96: 94 (Fully cured in 24
over the screed hrs.)
Crack Bridging ASTM No crack at 2 mm
BASEMENT WALL C836: 00 gap
}} rime the basement walls with Dr. Fixit
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Solyseal diluted with water in 1:1 ratio Shore A D2240: 91
Water DIN 1048: No penetration
}} Apply the first coat of Dr. Fixit Solyseal at
Penetration Pt 5: 91
Tensile ASTM 0.3
Strength, D412
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*Coverage
0.9 litre/ m2/ coat (total 1.8 litre/ m2/ 2 coats)
*Coverage may vary depending upon the texture
and porosity of the surface

Packaging

200 litre
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DISCLAIMER The product information & application details given by the company & its agents has been provided in good faith & meant to serve only as a general guideline during usage.
Users are advised to carry out tests & take trials to ensure on the suitability of products meeting their requirement prior to full scale usage of our products. Since the correct identification of
the problems, quality of other materials used and on-site workmanship are factors beyond our control, there are no expressed or implied guarantee/ warranty as to the results obtained. The
Company does not assume any liability or any consequential damage for unsatisfactory results, arising from the use of our products.
Dr. Fixit Solyseal
COLD APPLIED ELASTOMERIC BITUMINOUS WATERPROOF COATING

Dr. Fixit has successfully completed following prestigious projects,

wherein Dr. Fixit Solyseal has been used for waterproofing of roofs.

Housing Development Board building roof L&T Estancia Integrated res and SEZ Township

M/s Dabur Ind. Ltd. Delhi Auditorium at NMDC Staff colony, Bacheli, CG

The followings are the Prestigious Projects successfully completed with Dr. Fixit Solyseal
in Singapore by PIDILITE INNOVATION CENTRE PTE LTD
SERIAL PROJECT QTY (M2) / NO. OF BLKS
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1 Reroofing Works To 21 Blks At Tampines. 21 BLKS

Main Contractor: GIFTBUILD PTE LTD
2 Reroofing Works To Industrial Park A, HDB Project. 5 BLKS
Main Contractor: QXY RESOURCES PTE LTD OWNER HDB.
3 Repairs And Redecorations Works To 20 Blocks At Block 1A To 6A, 6 BLKS
401 To 406, 424 To 429, 436 To 437 And Reroofing Works To 6
Blocks At Block 401 To 406 In Marsiling Division.
Main Contractor: CKR CONTRACT SERVICES PTE LTD

Note: The approximate application area is 1,000 1,200 M2 per block/apartment