Specification
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(-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 tem-
peratures 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 in dry weather above
25 degrees F (-4 degrees C)
• Apply Bituthene Primer WP-3000 in dry
weather above 40 degrees F (5 degrees C)
• Do not apply products to frozen concrete
APPLICATION
Surface Conditioner
Bituthene System 4000 Surface Conditioner is
supplied ready to use. Do not dilute with water
or solvents. Spray surface conditioner uniformly
to substrate at a rate of 300 ft
2
/gal (7.5 m
2
/L).
Use appropriate sprayer and nozzle.
Allow surface conditioner to dry completely
and thoroughly prior to membrane application.
The surface conditioner is considered dry when
the substrate returns to its original color. To test
for dryness, rub small conditioned area by
hand. Wet conditioner will ball up under the fin-
gertips. Let dry until conditioner cannot be
rubbed off. If conditioned areas are not
covered that day, recondition the area if there
is significant dust or dirt contamination.
Primer
Apply Bituthene Primer WP-3000 by spray or
roller at a coverage rate of 500 - 600 ft
2
/gal
(12 - 15 m
2
/L). Allow to dry 1 hour or until con-
crete returns to original color.
Apply Bituthene Primer B2 by lamb’s wool
roller at a coverage rate of 250 - 350 ft
2
/gal (6
- 8 m
2
/L). Allow primer to dry 1 hour or until tack-
free. Dry time may be longer in cold tempera-
tures.
Reprime areas if contaminated by dust. If
the work area is dusty, apply membrane as
soon as the primer is dry.
Surfaces treated with Deck Prep Surface
Treatment do not require conditioning or prim-
ing. Metal does not require priming but must
be clean, dry and free of loose paint, rust or
other contaminants. Use Bituthene Primer B2 for
damp or green substrates. Do not apply
primer or surface conditioner to membrane.
Corners
The treatment of corners varies depending on
the location of the corner.
At wall-to-footing inside corners:
• Option 1 - Apply membrane to within 1"
(25 mm) of base of wall. Treat the inside
corner by installing a 3/4" (19 mm) fillet of
Bituthene Liquid Membrane. Extend liquid
membrane at least 3" (75 mm) onto wall
membrane
• Option 2 - Treat the inside corner by
installing a 3/4" (19 mm) fillet of Bituthene
Liquid Membrane. Apply 12" (300 mm) wide
strip of membrane centered over fillet.
Apply wall membrane over inside corner
and extend 6" (150 mm) onto footing. Apply
1" (25 mm) wide troweling of Bituthene
Mastic or Bituthene Liquid Membrane over
all terminations and seams within 12"
(300 mm) of corner
At footings where the elevation of the floor
slab is 6" (150 mm) or more above the footing,
treat the inside corner either by one of the
above methods or terminate the membrane
at the base of the wall. Seal the termination
with Bituthene Mastic or Bituthene Liquid
Membrane.
At plaza deck-to-wall inside corners:
• Option 1 - Apply membrane on wall and
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 deck membrane and 3"
(75 mm) onto wall membrane. Terminate
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TABLE 1 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BITUTHENE MEMBRANES
Property & Test Method Bituthene System 4000 Membrane Bituthene 3000 Membrane
Bituthene Low
Temperature Membrane
Color Gray-black Dark gray-black Gray-black
Thickness, ASTM D3767, Method A 0.060" (1.5 mm) nominal 0.060" (1.5 mm) nominal 0.060" (1.5 mm) nominal
Low temperature flexibility, ASTM D1970 Unaffected at -45°F (-43°C) Unaffected at -25°F (-32°C) Unaffected at -45°F (-43°C)
Resistance to hydrostatic head, ASTM D5385 231' (70 m) min 200' (60 m) min 200' (61 m) min
Lap adhesion at minimum application temperature,
5.0 lb/in (880 N/m) 4.0 lb/in (700 N/m) 5.0 lb/in (880 N/m)
width, ASTM D1876, Modified
Tensile strength, membrane, ASTM D412 (Die C),
325 psi (2240 kPa) min 325 psi (2240 kPa) min 325 psi (2240 kPa) min
Modified
Tensile strength, film, ASTM D882, Modified 5000 psi (34.5 MPa) min 5000 psi (34.5 MPa) min 5000 psi (34.5 MPa) min
Elongation, ultimate failure of rubberized asphalt,
300% min 300% min 300% min
ASTM D412, Modified
Cracking cycling, 100 cycles, ASTM D836 Unaffected at -25°F (-32°C) Unaffected at -25°F (-32°C) Unaffected at -25°F (-32°C)
Peel strength, width, ASTM D903, Modified 9.0 lb/in (1576 N/m) 9.0 lb/in (1576 N/m) 9.0 lb/in (1576 N/m)
Puncture resistance, membrane, ASTM E154 50 lb (222 N) min 50 lb (222 N) min 50 lb (222 N) min
Permeance, maximum, ASTM E96 Water Method 0.05 perms (2.9 ng/(Pa × s × m
2
)) 0.05 perms (2.9 ng/(Pa × s × m
2
)) 0.05 perms (2.9 ng/(Pa × s × m
2
))
Water absorption, 72 hr, ASTM D570 0.1% max 0.1% max 0.1% max