Proofex Engage Data Sheet: Specialist Construction Supplies For Repair, Maintenance, Building & Infrastructure

Specialist Construction Supplies for Repair, Maintenance, Building & Infrastructure
Proofex Engage Data Sheet
Specification notes
Product: Proofex Engage
Supplier:
Arcon Construction Supplies
19-20 Prestwood Court
Leacroft Road
Warrington
WA3 6SB
Tel: 01925 852225
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.arconsupplies.co.uk
Call 01925 852225 or visit Arcon Construction Supplies

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Proofex Engage Data Sheet

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Proofex Engage
Proofex Engage FM 610

November 2001
Pre-applied waterproofing membrane which

mechanically bonds to poured concrete,
remaining in place if settlement of substrate
occurs
Uses and advantages Typical properties
n Basement waterproofing protection to grades 2, 3 and 4 Membrane properties Test method Typical value
as defined in BS8102:1990 Peel adhesion
n Methane, radon and CO2 protection as defined in to concrete: BS4254 mod* 74N per 50mm
BRE Report 212 Shear strength of
n To provide a vapour and waterproof membrane in joints: MOAT 27:5.2.2
building and civil engineering structures Selvedge: 377N
Proofex Engage
n Resistant to attack from chemicals and aggressive
Detail Strip: 506N
ground salts
Puncture resistance: ASTM E154 600N
n Forms a tenacious mechanical bond to poured concrete
remaining in place if settlement of the substrate occurs Methane permeability: BS903 Pt A30: 1.33E-17m2/sec/
1996 Pa
n Simple application - no primers or protection material
CO2 permeability: Rilem Report 12 <5.12E-13m2/
required
sec/Pa
n Inert product - no risk of a reaction with ponded water
prior to concrete being poured *Concrete cast against grid and cured for 7 days.
n Durable - withstands inclement weather and resists Peel adhesion tested at 50mm/minute at 20ºC.
construction related damage. Can be trafficked
immediately after application Application instructions
n Facilitates flexible construction programming Substrate preparation

n Full range of Fosroc hydrophilic and PVC waterstops Horizontal application - the membrane must be applied to
available to provide complete solution to waterproofing smooth prepared concrete or onto a compacted sand
of the structure blinding on granular fill. The substrate shall be free from
loose aggregate or other sharp protrusions. Standing water
Description must be removed to prevent contamination of overlaps and
Proofex Engage is a unique patented system comprising a subsequent compromise of waterproof properties.
complex cell mesh bonded to a polyethylene membrane Membrane installation
which allows poured concrete to interlock with the
membrane forming a tenacious mechanical bond. Cut the membrane to a convenient length for installation.
Carefully align the membrane and roll it out with the ribbed
Proofex Egage is supplied with a selvedge on one side to surface uppermost. Lay the adjacent sheets accurately so
provide sealed laps. they overlap the previous sheet 75mm along the adhesive
selvedge. The overlaps should be firmly rolled to ensure
Standard compliance complete adhesion between layers.
British Standard 8102:1990 - code of practice for If cold or damp conditions prevail the selvedge adhesive
'Protection Of Structures Against Water From the Ground'. may be tackified by wiping with Fosroc Solvent 102.
Proofex Engage Detail Strip may be gently warmed with a
Proofex Engage : November 2001
slack flamed gas torch or heat gun to remove moisture and

promote initial adhesion in cold conditions.
This procedure may also be used to assist bending Proofex

Engage through 90 degrees at the floor to wall junction.
19Proofex Engage
July 2001
Proofex Engage
November 2001
Removal of formwork Estimating
Where the membrane has been applied to removable Proofex Engage

shuttering it is recommended that a minimum concrete Thickness: 4 to 5mm
compressive strength of 10N/mm² is reached before the (0.8mm excluding grid section)
formwork is stripped.
Roll width: 1.27m
Roll length: 30m
Ancillary products
Edge laps: 75mm
Proofex LM End lengths: Butt jointed
A two component applied liquid membrane for sealing Roll weight: 58kg
around intricate details such as pipe entries, penetrations,
pile caps, etc. Proofex Engage Detail Strip
Proofex Engage Detail Strip Thickness: 1.5mm

Roll width: 240mm
A reinforced, double sided waterproof adhesive tape for
Roll length: 10m
sealing and jointing roll ends, cut edges and wall to floor
detailing, sold in packs of two. It consists of a strong Roll weight: 4kg
synthetic fibre fabric impregnated and coated both sides Pack weight: 8kg
with a bitumen rubber adhesive. Each side of the tape is
protected by a removable plastic film. Proofex LM
Average thickness: 3.3mm
Proofex LM Mesh
Pack size: 28kg
A reinforced mesh used in conjunction with Proofex LM for
Coverage at 4 mm thick: 7m²
areas of extreme loading (covings, edges and pipe penetrations).
Proofex LM Mesh
Storage
Thickness: 1mm
Store in original unopened packaging, in cool dry conditions,
Width: 508mm
away from sunlight.
Length: 15m
Precautions
Storage
Health and safety
Store in original unopened packaging, in cool dry conditions,
There are no known health hazards associated with Proofex away from sunlight.
Engage in normal use.
Proofex Engage weighs approximately 60kg and should be

lifted by a minimum of three site operatives.
Fosroc Limited
Coleshill Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 3TL
Tel 01827 262222
Fax 01827 262444 Proofex is the trade mark of Fosroc International Limited
www.fosrocuk.com
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services,
copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information it may give
is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly
or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.

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Proofex Engage Data Sheet

Product: Proofex Engage

Tel: 01925 852225

Call 01925 852225 or visit Arcon Construction Supplies

Industrial Flooring | Concrete Repairs | Protective and Waterproof Coatings

Proofex Engage Data Sheet

Proofex Engage FM 610

Pre-applied waterproofing membrane which

Uses and advantages Typical properties

n Facilitates flexible construction programming Substrate preparation

slack flamed gas torch or heat gun to remove moisture and

This procedure may also be used to assist bending Proofex

Removal of formwork Estimating

Where the membrane has been applied to removable Proofex Engage

Proofex Engage Detail Strip Thickness: 1.5mm

Proofex Engage weighs approximately 60kg and should be

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