Modified APP waterproofing membrane

EVOTEC-180
Waterproofing membrane
Technical data sheet

Description Stratigraphy
Pre-fabricated waterproofing membrane made of distilled
bitumen and plastomeric polymers (APP) having a woven non 1. P.E. Film
woven composite polyester reinforcement, which provide the 2. Waterproofing mass
3a. Single strand composite polyester fabric
membrane with good mechanical characteristics and excellent 3b. Fibre glass reinforcement
dimensional stability. 4. Waterproofing mass
The versions V & VA have a fibre glass reinforcement, with 5a. Sand, talc or P.E. film finish
5b. Mineral finish
excellent dimensional stability.
The versions VA & PA are self-protected on the upper face
with mineral slates which reduce superficial heat absorption 1
2 4
3a
improving the durability of the membrane.
The self-protected versions have a side selvedge of 10 cm and upon 5a
request a head selvedge of 15 cm, to improve adhesion between 3b
the sheets. Available also in anti-root version. 5b

Methods of application
For the application of the membrane the use of heat is generally • Prepare cementitious substrates, including verticals and
used by means of a gas torch or specific hot air machine. details, with a bituminous primer either by brush or airless,
The application by heat is not suggested when on heat sensitive approx. 300/400 gr/m2.
materials (polystyrene insulation). • Allow this preparation layer to dry before proceeding with
any other operation.
• Coordinate the operations in a way to not cause damage to • With prefabricated constructions, apply a suitable reinforcing
the construction elements and underground structure. Avoid strip along all joints. In the presence of construction joints,
to leave the structure for the night or for periods of prolonged prefabricated panels or metal decks, suitable expansion
work interruptions without having been properly sealed. joints are to be considered.
• The application surface must not have depressions,
to avoid the ponding of rain water and must have a The membranes must be applied to the substrate fully bonded.
sufficient slope to guarantee a regular run off of rain. In any case, when in the proximity of the head laps, the
Normally this is obtained with a slope of 1.5%. membrane must be applied for at least 100 cm; furthermore
• The water drainage spouts should be sufficiently big enough all details, perimeters, verticals, change of slope as well as
to allow for rain water to be eliminated in an efficient way. projecting area must be fully bonded.
Fields of use
EN13707 Continuous roofs (Certificate n° 0958-CPD-DK029)
N° layers Method of application Type of application Type
Complimentary Layer
Mixed (Torch / Air)

Thermo Adhesive /
Mechanical Fixing

Heavy Protection
Partially Bonded
Cold Bond Glue

Self Adhesive
Double Layer

Fully Bonded
Single Layer

Other Uses
Loose Laid
Multilayer

Top Layer

Anti-root
Hot Air
Torch

EVOTEC-180 P 3 KG/M2 • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 P 4 KG/M2 • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 P 3 MM • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 P 4 MM • • • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 PA 3.5 KG/M2 • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 PA 4 KG/M2 • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 PA 4.5 KG/M2 • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 V 3 KG/M2 • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 V 4 KG/M2 • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 VA 4 KG/M2 • • • • •
EN13859-1 Under roof tile
EVOTEC-180 PA 3.5 KG/M2 • • • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 PA 4 KG/M2 • • • • •
EVOTEC-180 PA 4.5 KG/M2 • • • • • •
The waterproofing membrane based on distilled bitumen and polymers, as shown in this data sheet does not require the issue of a MSDS,
because it does not contain dangerous substances. The information data sheet for the proper use of products is available.
 How to apply EVOTEC-180
Application
• On cementitious surfaces and similar apply, by roller sources and avoiding to stack them one on top of the other
1 or airless, bituminous primer, approx. consumption to avoid possible deformations which may compromise

Technical data sheet

300 gr/m2. the application. When storing with original packaging,
• Apply by torch application a 25 cm strip of membrane these should not be stacked more than two plts high using
reinforced with polyester along all vertical up stands. appropriate wooden spacers.
• To have all overlaps with the slope, position the membrane • The rolls shall be kept in a warm or heated storage area
always starting from the lowest point. (Draw. N.1) during application, should the workability of the material
• Position the membrane sheets staggered, avoiding to create deteriorate or become stiff and difficult to install during
any overlaps against the slope and the drains. (Draw. N.2) application, these should be returned to the heated storage
• Cut the corners of membrane sheet which will be laid under area and substituted with new rolls. The rolls that are
the nest sheet at a 45° angle (10x10 cm). (Draw. N.3) temporarily stored on the roof before application, shall be
• The joints, both side and head, must be respectively kept elevated by being left on their own pallets and shall be
overlapped by 10 & 15 cm. (Draw. N.3) covered and protected from the weather.
• The second layer of membrane will be applied astride • The application surface must be smooth dry & clean.
and over the first one, always in the same direction, • The application surface must be previously treated with a
and approx. 1/4 of its length from the previous sheet. suitable bituminous primer (PRIMERTEC or ECOPRIMER),
(Draw. N.4) to eliminate dust and enhance the adhesion of the
• The bituminous membrane will be applied with a propane membrane.
gas torch to the substrate. It is necessary to heat the entire • The application surface must not have any depressions,
surface, except for the side & head laps, making sure that to avoid water ponding, and must have a slope which is
2 the compound forms a liquid mass in front of the roll to sufficient enough to guarantee the run off of rain water
assure that it saturates any superficial porosity. (min. 1.5 %).
• The side laps (10 cm) and head laps (15 cm) will be heat • In situations of application on vertical surfaces superior
welded with an appropriate torch; during this stage the to 2 meters or on very sloped substrates, apply suitable
overlaps should be pressed by using a roller (15 kg) from mechanical fixings to the head laps, after which they will
which a bead of compound should flow and therefore be sealed when torching the head laps.
avoiding to have to iron the overlaps. • The application must be done at temperature higher than
• Apply the vertical membrane sheet having the same + 5°C.
characteristics of the waterproofing membrane and • The application must be interrupted in adverse weather
dimensions equal to the width of the roll, making sure that conditions (high humidity, rain, etc.)
it overlaps the horizontal one by at least 10 cm, heating it • The materials without mineral self-protection or P+V,
with a gas torch and squeezing it with a trowel until a bead used as a top layer (cap sheet), can be painted with
of compound appears from underneath. an aluminium coating to improve and extend the
• The height of the verticals must be equivalent or superior to performance and life expectancy, the material should be
the finished surface by at least 15 cm. allowed to oxidize approx. 3-6 months before being coated.
Recommendations An alternative, depending on the type of construction, it is
possible to use heavy protection (floating pavements, stone,
To best use the technical characteristics of bituminous etc.)
3 membranes and guarantee the maximum performance and • The pallets on which the rolls are packaged are intended for
durability of the jobs where they are used, some simple but normal warehouse use.
fundamental rules must be respected. • The materials on stock should be rotated following a first in
• The rolls are to be stored in an upright position, preferably first out rotation.
indoors in a dry and ventilated area, away from heat

Technical data
Technical Characteristics Measure Reference P P P P PA PA PA V V VA Tol.
Units Norm
Type of reinforcement Single strand polyester -180 Fibre glass
Upper face finish Sand, talc or PE film Mineral* Sand or Mineral*
talc
4
Lower face finish PE film
Length m EN 1848-1 10 -1%
Width m EN 1848-1 1 -1%
Thickness mm EN 1849-1 3 4 -5%
Mass kg/m2 EN 1849-1 3,0 4,0 3,5 4,0 4,5 3,0 4,0 4,0 -10%
Cold flexibility °C EN 1109 -5
Flow resistance °C EN 1110 120
Flow resistance after ageing °C EN 1296 120 120 120 -10°C
Artificial U.V. ageing EN 1297 •
Tensile strength L / T N / 5 cm EN 12311-1 650/450 -20%
Elongation at break L / T % EN 12311-1 35/35 2/2 -15 -2
Tearing resistance L / T N EN 12310-1 150/150 -30%
Dimensional stability % EN 1107-1 0,3
Loss mineral % EN 12039 30 30
Fire resistance EN 13501-5 F ROOF
Sizes & packing Fire reaction EN 13501-1 F
03/06/2013

Tensile strength
PA 3,5 kg/m2

PA 4,5 kg/m2

Description
PA 4 kg/m2

VA 4 kg/m2

N / 5 cm EN 1296 NPD -20%

P 3 kg/m2
P 4 kg/m2

V 3 kg/m2
V 4 kg/m2

after ageing L / T
P 3 mm
P 4 mm

EVOTEC-180
Elongation at break
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1
10x1

Rolls size [m] % EN 1296 NPD -15

after ageing L / T
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Rolls per pallet Impermeability

42
33
30
25
33
30
27
42
33
30

after artificial ageing kPa EN 1296 60

Square meters
420
330
300
250
330
300
270
420
330
300

per pallet [m2] Watertightness kPa EN 1928 60

The technical data given is based on average values obtained • = pass
during production. Pluvitec reserves the rights to change or * It is impossible to guarantee the color uniformity on self protected mineral membranes as the suppliers of the same do not provide any also. All
modify the nominal values without prior notice or advice. self protected mineral finished membranes undergo color variations over time due to the exposure to atmospheric agents. Normally these variations
in time will gradually become uniform.
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