Specification

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1. Product Name

• Bitutheneª Waterproofing Systems

• Hydroductª Drainage Composites

2. Manufacturer

Grace Construction Products

62 Whittemore Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140

(866) 333-3SBM (3726)

Fax: (617) 498-4311

www.graceconstruction.com

3. Product Description

BASIC USE

Bitutheneª waterproofing systems and

Hydroductª drainage composites are used in

positive-side waterproofing applications over

concrete, masonry and wood surfaces. They

are used in new construction and retrofit appli-

cations. Typical applications include founda-

tion walls, tunnels, earth sheltered structures,

and split slab construction such as plaza areas

and parking decks. Interior uses include

mechanical rooms, laboratories and kitchens.

COMPOSITION & MATERIALS

The Bituthene waterproofing systems consist

of several waterproofing membranes and

compatible accessory products and are

complemented by the use of the appropriate

Hydroduct drainage composite.

The Bituthene membranes are available in

rolls, interwound with a disposable silicone

treated release sheet. The volatile organic

compound (VOC) content of all Bituthene

membranes is 0 g/L.

Bituthene System 4000 Waterproofing

Membrane is a factory made composite with

a thickness of 0.060" (1.5 mm) consisting of

0.004" (0.1 mm) of cross-laminated poly-

ethylene film and 0.056" (1.4 mm) of self-

adhesive rubberized asphalt. It is specifically

formulated for use with the Bituthene System

4000 Surface Conditioner and compatible

accessory products.

Bituthene System 4000 Surface Conditioner

is a water based surface conditioner

specifically formulated to prepare concrete,

masonry and wood surfaces for the System

4000 Waterproofing Membrane. Its VOC con-

tent is 125 g/L.

Bituthene 3000 and Bituthene Low

Temperature Membranes are factory made

composites with a thickness of 0.060"

(1.5 mm). These products consist of 0.056"

(1.4 mm) of self-adhesive rubberized asphalt

and 0.004" (0.1 mm) of cross-laminated, high

density polyethylene film.

Hydroduct drainage composites consist of

dimpled, high impact polystyrene cores and fil-

ter fabrics designed to provide positive

drainage and membrane protection. The VOC

content of all Hydroduct products is 0 g/L.

Hydroduct 220 Drainage Composite is used

for vertical applications over Bituthene water-

proofing membranes.

Hydroduct 660 Drainage Composite is used

for all horizontal applications.

Hydroduct 200 is intended for areas which

are not waterproofed. Hydroduct 225

Drainage Composite incorporates a molded

polyvinyl chloride core and is intended for

areas requiring heat or hydrocarbon resist-

ance.

COMPATIBILITY

Apply waterproofing membrane directly to

structural surfaces. Bituthene membranes can

be used over EPS wall forming systems if the

additional guidelines in Technical Letter 18,

“Insulated Wall Forming Systems,” are fol-

lowed.

Bituthene membranes are compatible with

aged asphalt and coal tar products.

Bituthene membranes are incompatible

with creosote, pentachlorophenol, linseed oil

and materials containing polysulfide polymer.

The rubberized asphalt component of

Bituthene membranes is not compatible with

flexible PVC or rubber sheet membranes.

Do not apply Bituthene membranes over

materials containing petroleum solvents, fuels

or oils. Joint sealants containing solvents must

be fully cured prior to Bituthene membrane

application. Refer to Technical Letter 10,

“Chemical Compatibility with Other

Materials.”

Bituthene membranes are compatible with

appropriate Hydroduct drainage composites.

Bituthene membranes are not compatible

with certain types of prefabricated drainage

systems that damage waterproofing mem-

branes when exposed to soil pressures.

ACCESSORY MATERIALS

Architectural and Industrial Maintenance

Regulations limit the VOC content in products

classified as Architectural Coatings. Refer to

Technical Letters on manufacturer’s website

for the most current list of allowable limits.

Bituthene Primer WP-3000 is a water based

latex primer used to prime all concrete,

masonry and wood surfaces. Its VOC content

is 110 g/L.

Bituthene Primer B2 is a black, rubber based

primer in solvent used to prime all concrete,

masonry and wood surfaces. In addition, its

patented formulation promotes the adhesion

of Bituthene membranes to green concrete

and damp surfaces. Its VOC content is 440

g/L.

Bituthene Deck Prepª Surface Treatment is

a low viscosity, 2-component, asphalt-modi-

fied coating used to smooth and level rough

decks prior to installing the Bituthene water-

proofing membrane. Its VOC content is 10 g/L.

Bituthene Liquid Membrane is a 2-compo-

nent, cold applied trowel grade waterproof-

ing material used to flash corners, form fillets

and detail hard-to-reach areas. Its VOC con-

tent is 10 g/L.

Bituthene Mastic is a rubberized asphalt

based mastic used to seal membrane

terminations. Its VOC content is 200 g/L.

Hydroduct Tape is a 2-sided, highly aggres-

sive adhesive tape that is specially formulat-

ed to adhere Hydroduct drainage compos-

ites or expanded or extruded polystyrene

protection board to the membrane. Its VOC

content is 61 g/L.

LIMITATIONS

Do not apply Bituthene membranes in areas

where they will be permanently exposed to

sunlight, weather or traffic.

Bituthene membranes are not recom-

mended as pond liners or as tank liners

except when installed between 2 concrete

slabs.

Bituthene strips over joints in T-beam struc-

tures will not provide complete waterproof-

ing. For these structures, 9" (225 mm) strips

over properly cured and sealed joints, fol-

lowed by membrane coverage over the

entire surface, are required for a complete

waterproofing system.

Bituthene membranes are not intended to

be used as a roofing underlayment or flashing

material.

Use of tile set in thinset mortar is not rec-

ommended on surfaces waterproofed with

Bituthene membranes unless approved by

thinset mortar manufacturer.

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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SHEET WATERPROOFING ® 1. Product Name • Bitutheneª Waterproofing Systems • Hydroductª Drainage Composites 2. Manufacturer Grace Construction Products 62 Whittemore Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 (866) 333-3SBM (3726) Fax: (617) 498-4311 www.graceconstruction.com 3. Product Description BASIC USE Bitutheneª waterproofing systems and Hydroductª drainage composites are used in positive-side waterproofing applications over concrete, masonry and wood surfaces.
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SHEET WATERPROOFING ® All Hydroduct drainage composites should be promptly covered. Do not leave drainage exposed to sunlight for more than 2 weeks. Motor vehicles, construction equipment and other trades should not be allowed directly on the drainage composites. Protect Bituthene membranes from UV or site damage immediately after installation or 24 hour flood test. Backfilling or installation of the wearing course should be completed as soon as possible. 4.
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SHEET WATERPROOFING ® (-4 degrees C) • Apply Bituthene 3000 Membrane only in dry weather when air and surface temperatures are above 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) • Bituthene Low Temperature Membrane can be used at temperatures above 25 degrees F (-4 degrees C) and up to 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) • Cover the membrane immediately in temperatures above 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) to reduce potential for blistering • Apply Bituthene System 4000 Surface Conditioner and other accessory products not listed below
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SHEET WATERPROOFING ® top of membrane wall flashing with Bituthene Mastic, Bituthene Liquid Membrane or termination bar • Option 2 - Apply membrane on deck to within 1" (25 mm) of corner. Treat the inside corner by installing a 3/4" (19 mm) fillet of Bituthene Liquid Membrane. Extend Bituthene Liquid Membrane at least 3" (75 mm) onto wall and membrane • Option 3 - Apply membrane on deck to within 1" (25 mm) of corner.
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SHEET WATERPROOFING ® footing. Otherwise, use appropriate inside corner detail where the wall and footing meet. Seal all laps within 12" (300 mm) of all corners with a troweling of mastic. Apply a troweled bead of Bituthene Mastic or Bituthene Liquid Membrane to all vertical and horizontal terminations at the end of each workday. Protrusions and Penetrations Apply membrane to within 1" (25 mm) of the base of the protrusion. Apply Liquid Membrane 0.090" (2.3 mm) thick around the protrusion.
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SHEET WATERPROOFING 07 13 00 ® Grace Construction Products W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. hopes the information here will be helpful. It is based upon data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate and is offered for the users’ consideration, investigation and verification, but we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please read all statements, recommendations or suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale, which apply to all goods supplied by us.