Ultra Liquid Polymers Ltd

39 Everton Road
Birkdale
Merseyside PR8 4BT

Tel: +44 (0) 3304 004457 Fax: +44 (0) 3304 004458 Agrément Certificate
e-mail: [email protected] 17/5420
Product Sheet 1
ULTRA LIQUID POLYMERS ROOF WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
ULTRAFLEX LIQUID WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
This Agrément Certificate Product Sheet(1) relates to the
Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System, a polyurea
waterproofing kit for use as a liquid-applied roof
waterproofing on pitched and flat roofs with limited
access and pedestrian access, including green roofs and
roof gardens.
(1) Hereinafter referred to as ‘Certificate’.

CERTIFICATION INCLUDES:
• factors relating to compliance with Building
Regulations where applicable
• factors relating to additional non-regulatory
information where applicable
• independently verified technical specification
• assessment criteria and technical investigations
• design considerations
• installation guidance
• regular surveillance of production
• formal three-yearly review.

KEY FACTORS ASSESSED

Weathertightness — the system will resist the passage of moisture into the building (see section 6).
Properties in relation to fire — the system can enable a roof to be unrestricted under Building
Regulations (see section 7).
Adhesion — the adhesion of the system is sufficient to resist the effects of any likely wind suction
and the effects of thermal or other minor movement likely to occur in practice (see section 8).
Resistance to foot traffic — the system will accept, without damage, the pedestrian traffic and loads associated with
installation and maintenance of the system (see section 10).
Resistance to penetration of roots — the system will resist penetration by plant roots (see section 11).
Durability — under normal service conditions the system will provide a durable waterproof covering with a service life
of at least 25 years (see section 13).

The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the system described herein. This system
has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed, used and maintained as set
out in this Certificate.
On behalf of the British Board of Agrément

Date of First issue: 30 May 2017 John Albon – Head of Approvals Claire Curtis-Thomas
Construction Products Chief Executive
The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body – Number 113.
The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www.bbacerts.co.uk
Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agrément Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct.
British Board of Agrément tel: 01923 665300
Bucknalls Lane fax: 01923 665301
Watford [email protected]
Herts WD25 9BA ©2017 www.bbacerts.co.uk
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 Regulations
In the opinion of the BBA, the Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System, if installed, used and maintained in accordance
with this Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of the following Building
Regulations (the presence of a UK map indicates that the subject is related to the Building Regulations in the region or
regions of the UK depicted):

The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) (as amended)

Requirement: B4(2) External fire spread
Comment: On suitable substructures the use of the system can enable a roof to be unrestricted
under this Requirement. See section 7 of this Certificate.

Requirement: C2(b) Resistance to moisture

Comment: The system satisfies this Requirement. See section 6.1 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 7 Materials and workmanship

Comment: The system is acceptable. See section 13 and the Installation part of this Certificate.

The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (as amended)

Regulation: 8(1)(2) Durability, workmanship and fitness of materials
Comment: The use of the system satisfies the requirements of this Regulation. See sections 12.1
and 13 and the Installation part of this Certificate.

Regulation: 9 Building standards applicable to construction

Standard: 2.8 Spread from neighbouring buildings
Comment: The system, when applied to a non-combustible substrate, can be regarded as having
low vulnerability under clause 2.8.1(1)(2) of this Standard. See section 7 of this
Certificate.

Standard: 3.10 Precipitation

Comment: The use of the system will enable a roof to satisfy the requirements of this Standard,
with reference to clauses 3.10.1(1)(2) and 3.10.7(1)(2). See section 6.1 of this Certificate.

Standard: 7.1(a) Statement of sustainability

Comment: The system can contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of Regulation 9,
Standards 1 to 6 and therefore will contribute to a construction meeting a bronze level
of sustainability as defined in this Standard.

Regulation: 12 Building standards applicable to conversions

Comment: Comments in relation to the system under Regulation 9, Standards 1 to 6 also apply to
this Regulation, with reference to clause 0.12.1(1)(2) and Schedule 6(1)(2).

(1) Technical Handbook (Domestic).

(2) Technical Handbook (Non-Domestic).

The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (as amended)

Regulation: 23(a)(b)(i) Fitness of materials and workmanship
Comment: The system is acceptable. See section 13 and the Installation part of this Certificate.

Regulation: 28(b) Resistance to moisture and weather

Comment: The use of the system will enable a roof to satisfy the requirements of this Regulation.
See section 6.1 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 36(b) External fire spread

Comment: On suitable substructures the use of the system can enable a roof to be unrestricted
under the requirements of this Regulation. See section 7 of this Certificate.
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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
Information in this Certificate may assist the client, designer (including Principal Designer) and contractor (including
Principal Contractor) to address their obligations under these Regulations.

See sections: 3 Delivery and site handling and 9 Slip resistance of this Certificate.

Additional Information

NHBC Standards 2017

NHBC accepts the use of the Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System, provided it is installed, used and maintained in
accordance with this Certificate, in relation to NHBC Standards, Chapter 7.1 Flat roofs and balconies.

Technical Specification

1 Description
1.1 The Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System consists of:

Ultraflex PU Primer — a two-component, polyurethane-based primer for use over concrete substrates
Ultraflex — a one-component waterproofing based on polyurethane resin
Ultratop — a two-component polyurethane resin UV-protection finishing layer
Ultraflex Grip — plastic beads mixed in to Ultratop to provide a rough surface.

1.2 The waterproofing components and primers have the nominal characteristics given in Tables 1 and 2 respectively.

Table 1 Nominal characteristics of waterproofing components

Component
Characteristic (unit)
Ultaflex Ultratop
Colour dark grey Component A and B — dark grey
Percentage solids (%) 90 60
Component A 600 ± 10
Viscosity at 23°C (cps) 2.0–8.0
Component B 80 ± 100
Specific gravity (g·cm–3) 1.30–1.40 1.30

Table 2 Nominal characteristics of primers

Characteristic (unit) Ultraflex

Component A brown
Colour
Component B yellow
Component A 0
Percentage solids (%)
Component B 0
Component A 450
Viscosity at 23°C (mPa·s)
Component B 900
Specific gravity (g·cm–3) 1.11

2 Manufacture
2.1 The liquid components of the system are manufactured by a batch-blending process.

2.2 As part of the assessment and ongoing surveillance of product quality, the BBA has:

agreed with the manufacturer the quality control procedures and product testing to be undertaken
assessed and agreed the quality control operated over batches of incoming materials
monitored the production process and verified that it is in accordance with the documented process
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 evaluated the process for management of nonconformities
checked that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated
undertaken to carry out the above measures on a regular basis through a surveillance process, to verify that the
specifications and quality control being operated by the manufacturer are being maintained.

3 Delivery and site handling

3.1 The liquid components are delivered to site in packaging bearing the product name, company name, batch number,
health and safety information and weight of contents in kilograms. The packaging details for the liquid components are
given in Table 3.

Table 3 Liquid component packaging and size

Component Packaging Packaging size

Ultraflex PU Primer Clamp top tin 5 kg
Ultraflex Clamp top tin 15 kg
Component A — 4 kg
Ultratop Clamp top tin
Component B — 1 kg

3.2 The components must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area, under cover, within the temperature range
recommended by the Certificate holder and away from heat sources.

3.3 The Certificate holder has taken the responsibility of classifying and labelling the system components under the CLP
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Users must
refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet(s).

Assessment and Technical Investigations

The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on the Ultraflex Liquid
Waterproofing System.

Design Considerations

4 General
4.1 The Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System is satisfactory for use as a waterproofing layer on new and existing
pitched and flat roofs with pedestrian and limited access, including green roofs and roof gardens.

4.2 The system is for use on concrete, steel and insulation. When used over insulation the system is only suitable for
non-accessible areas. The advice of the Certificate holder should be sought for the use of the system on other
substrates.

4.3 Limited access roofs are defined for the purposes of this Certificate as those subjected only to pedestrian traffic for
maintenance of the roof covering, cleaning of gutters, etc. Where traffic in excess of this is envisaged, special
precautions, such as additional protection to the membrane, must be taken.

4.4 Pedestrian access roofs are defined for the purposes of this Certificate as those not subject to vehicular traffic.

4.5 Flat roofs are defined for the purpose of this Certificate as those having a minimum finished fall of 1:80. Pitched
roofs are defined as those having falls in excess of 1:6.

4.6 When designing flat roofs, twice the minimum finished fall should be assumed unless a detailed analysis of the
roof is available, including overall and local deflection, direction of falls, etc.

4.7 Decks to which the system is to be applied must comply with the relevant requirements of BS 6229 : 2003,
BS 8217 : 2005 and, where appropriate, NHBC Standards 2017, Chapter 7.1.

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4.8 Insulation materials to be used in conjunction with the system must be in accordance with the Certificate holder’s
instructions and be either:

as described in the relevant Clauses of BS 8217 : 2005, or

the subject of a current BBA Certificate and used in accordance with, and within the scope of, that Certificate.

4.9 Recommendations for the design of green roofs and roof garden specifications are available within the latest
edition of The GRO Green Roof Code — Green Roof Code of Best Practice for the UK.

4.10 The drainage system for both green roofs and roof gardens must be correctly designed, and provision made for
access for maintenance purposes. Dead loads for green roofs and roof gardens can increase if the drains become
partially or completely blocked causing waterlogging of the drainage layer.

5 Practicability of installation
Installation of the system must be carried out only by specialist roofing contractors trained and approved by the
Certificate holder.

6 Weathertightness
6.1 The system will adequately resist the passage of moisture to the inside of the building and so meet or
comply with the relevant requirements of the national Building Regulations.

6.2 The system is impervious to water and, when used as described, will give a weathertight roofing capable of
accepting minor movement without damage.

6.3 To achieve a weathertight coating it is essential that the application rate is as quoted in the Certificate holder’s
literature for the relevant system.

7 Properties in relation to fire

7.1 When tested to DD CEN/TS 1187 : 2012, Test 4, a system comprising 12 mm calcium silicate board, a
coat of Ultraflex and an overcoat with Ultratop achieved a classification of BROOF(t4) under BS EN 13501-5 :
2005.

7.2 The designation of other specifications, eg when used on combustible substrates or combinations of other roof
components, should be confirmed by:

England and Wales — test or assessment in accordance with Approved Document B, Appendix A, Clause 1
Scotland — test to conform to Mandatory Standard 2.8, clause 2.8.1 (1)(2)

(1) Technical Handbook (Domestic).

(2) Technical Handbook (Non-Domestic).

Northern Ireland — test or assessment by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, or an independent consultant with

appropriate experience.

8 Adhesion
The adhesion of the system to concrete and insulation is sufficient to resist the effects of any wind suction, elevated
temperatures, thermal shock or minor movement likely to occur in practice.

9 Slip resistance
The system, when incorporating Ultraflex Grip, has adequate slip resistance in wet conditions and may be used in
pedestrian access areas. The system has an Rd value of 50 when tested to DD ENV 12633 : 2003.

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10 Resistance to foot traffic
10.1 The system, when applied on concrete substrates, can accept without damage the limited foot traffic and light
concentrated loads associated with installation and maintenance and pedestrian traffic. However, reasonable care
should be taken to avoid puncture by sharp objects or concentrated loads.

10.2 When applied over polyurethane foam, the system must only be accessed when a suitable protection, such as
pavers, is used.

11 Resistance to penetration of roots

The system will resist penetration by plant roots and can be used as a waterproofing system in green roof and roof
garden specifications.

12 Maintenance
12.1 Maintenance should include checks and operations to ensure that, where applicable:

protection layers are in good condition

the exposed membrane is free from the build-up of silt and other debris, and unwanted vegetation is
cleared.

12.2 Where damage has occurred it should be repaired in accordance with section 17 and the Certificate holder’s
instructions.

13 Durability
The Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System will achieve an initial life expectancy of at least 25 years.

Installation

14 General
14.1 Installation of the Ultraflex Liquid Waterproofing System is carried out in accordance with the Certificate holder’s
instructions.

14.2 The system must be applied when the air and substrate temperatures are greater than 5°C. Special precautions
may be necessary when temperatures exceed 30°C, as shown in the Certificate holder’s Technical Data sheets.

15 Site and surface preparation

15.1 Substrates to which the system is to be applied must be properly prepared in accordance with the Certificate
holder’s instructions.

15.2 Adhesion to substrates will depend on the condition and cleanness of the substrate. Substrates must be visibly
dry, sound and free from loose materials or contamination (eg moss or algae).

15.3 Substrates are high-pressure washed and rinsed to remove loose or flaking materials, but must be visibly dry
before application of the system. Areas contaminated with moss and lichen are treated with a proprietary fungicidal
wash and allowed to dry.

15.4 Deck surfaces must be free from sharp projections, such as protruding fixing bolts and concrete nibs.

15.5 Gutters and outlets must be checked to ensure that they are, and remain, clear of all debris.

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15.6 All points of potential weakness such as splits, cracks, joints and crazed surfaces must be reinforced in accordance
with the Certificate holder’s instructions prior to application of the system.

15.7 Substrates are primed with the appropriate primer at the recommended coverage rate in accordance with the
Certificate holder’s instructions.

16 Application
16.1 Ultraflex PU Primer components (Parts A and B) must be thoroughly mixed for 2 minutes using a rod stirrer.

16.2 The mixed primer is applied to the substrate. Application rate is typically 0.2 kg·m–2. The primer must be
completely dry before the waterproofing layer is applied.

16.3 Ultraflex is applied to the roof at a coverage rate of 1.8 kg·m–2 using a roller.

16.4 On completion, the surface must be inspected for any pinholes and a second layer applied if required.

16.5 Ultratop is applied as a topcoat to increase UV stability. Components A and B must be thoroughly mixed and
applied at a coverage rate of 250 g·m–2.

16.6 Ultraflex Grip (8% weight) is mixed with Ultratop and applied with a roller onto Ultraflex.

17 Repair
The repair of minor damage to the system can be achieved effectively by cleaning back to unweathered material and
recoating the damaged area with the membrane at the application rates stated in section 16.

Technical Investigations

18 Tests
18.1 Tests were carried out in accordance with ETAG 005 : 2000, Parts 1 and 4, and the results assessed by the BBA to
determine:

tensile strength and elongation

water vapour diffusion resistance coefficient µ
watertightness
tensile bond strength on concrete
dynamic indentation
static indentation
resistance to fatigue cycling
resistance to low temperature
resistance to high temperature
heat ageing
resistance to UV ageing
resistance to water exposure
effect of application temperatures
effect of day joints
external fire performance.

18.2 Additional characteristics tests were carried out on the system and its component parts in respect of density, ash
content and viscosity. The results obtained were satisfactory for these types of systems.

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19 Investigations
19.1 The manufacturing process was evaluated, including the methods adopted for quality control, and details were
obtained of the quality and composition of the materials used.

19.2 Data on fire performance were evaluated.

Bibliography
BS 6229 : 2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings — Code of practice
BS 8217 : 2005 Reinforced bitumen membranes for roofing — Code of practice
BS EN 13501-5 : 2005 + A1 : 2009 Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Classification
using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests

DD CEN/TS 1187 : 2012 Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs
DD ENV 12633 : 2003 Method of determination of unpolished and polished slip/skid resistance value
ETAG 005 : 2000 Guideline for European Technical Approval of Liquid Applied Roof Waterproofing Kits

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 Conditions of Certification

20 Conditions
20.1 This Certificate:

relates only to the product/system that is named and described on the front page
is issued only to the company, firm, organisation or person named on the front page – no other company, firm,
organisation or person may hold claim that this Certificate has been issued to them
is valid only within the UK
has to be read, considered and used as a whole document – it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be
selective
is copyright of the BBA
is subject to English Law.

20.2 Publications, documents, specifications, legislation, regulations, standards and the like referenced in this
Certificate are those that were current and/or deemed relevant by the BBA at the date of issue or reissue of this
Certificate.

20.3 This Certificate will remain valid for an unlimited period provided that the product/system and its manufacture
and/or fabrication, including all related and relevant parts and processes thereof:

are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA
continue to be checked as and when deemed appropriate by the BBA under arrangements that it will determine
are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate.

20.4 The BBA has used due skill, care and diligence in preparing this Certificate, but no warranty is provided.

20.5 In issuing this Certificate the BBA is not responsible and is excluded from any liability to any company, firm,
organisation or person, for any matters arising directly or indirectly from:

the presence or absence of any patent, intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product/system or any
other product/system
the right of the Certificate holder to manufacture, supply, install, maintain or market the product/system
actual installations of the product/system, including their nature, design, methods, performance, workmanship and
maintenance
any works and constructions in which the product/system is installed, including their nature, design, methods,
performance, workmanship and maintenance
any loss or damage, including personal injury, howsoever caused by the product/system, including its manufacture,
supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal
any claims by the manufacturer relating to CE marking.

20.6 Any information relating to the manufacture, supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal of this
product/system which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the
product/system is manufactured, supplied, installed, used, maintained and removed. It does not purport in any way to
restate the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or of any other statutory, common law or
other duty which may exist at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate; nor is conformity with such information to
be taken as satisfying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory, common law or other duty of care.

British Board of Agrément tel: 01923 665300

Bucknalls Lane fax: 01923 665301
Watford [email protected]
Herts WD25 9BA ©2017 www.bbacerts.co.uk

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