Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic Roof Waterproofing
Dr Fixit Roofseal Classic is a PU – Acrylic hybrid emulsion reinforced with Nano fibers for Waterproofing and Heat Insulation of terraces upto 3000sqft.
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Features & Benefits:
- Unique, heat reflecting roof waterproof coating
- 7 Years waterproofing warranty
- PU Acrylic hybrid emulsion technology
- Reinforced with nano fibres
- Tough durable elastic membrane with > 200% elongation
- Surface temperature reduction upto 10ºC
- High material and labor saving
Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic is available in the packaging units of 1 litre, 4 litre, 10 litre and 20 litre & It also comes with 7 years waterproofing guarantee,
Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic is a single component, insulating elastomeric waterproof coating for roofs that offers a seal against water and heat. Dr. Fixit Roofseal Top Coat is based on PU – Acrylic hybrid emulsion technology reinforced with nano fibers. It combines the benefits of waterproofing as well as heat reduction in a single product.
Areas of Application
Over existing building Flat/ Slope roof surface like
Brick-Bat Coba finish surface
Cement mortar screed
China mosaic tile roofs.
Features
Waterproofing – Completely protect surfaces from water penetration
Crack Bridging – Outstanding flexibility with crack bridging up to 2mm
Tough coating – Suitable for light foot traffic
Reflective roof coating – Reduces surface temperature up to 10ºC in the peak summer
User friendly – Single component, Ready to use easy to apply
Eco friendly – Non – toxic and VOC complaint water based coating
Surface Preparation
Roof substrate must be pressure-washed with water with, a minimum working pressure of 1,400 psi is to be used to and/or remove all dirt, dust, chalking and waste products.
When encountering roof substrates that have living organisms such as algae, mold or fungus, should be clean with 3:1 bleach solution or biowash shall be used to kill and remove these organisms during the roof cleaning.
All new cement-sand, freshly laid screed / IPS surfaces should be allowed to age at least 12 weeks before application of topcoat surface coating.
Ensure that the roof slope have a minimum of 1 in 80 or 100 is already provided.
Check the soundness of the top screed, half round angel fillet / unsound plaster on vertical surface / joints surrounding pipe ducts of rainwater outlet, look for de-bonding signs by tapping with nylon hammer.
Ensure there is a 1 water drain outlet of minimum 100 mm dia for 500 Sq. Ft floor area and gaps around pipe inserts should be sealed properly with polymer modified mortar.
Stagnant water due to undulation in the roof surface should be marked and repaired with PMM. • All joints / corners / penetration points, rainwater outlets, marble / tile strip joints should be grouted with PMM.
Ensure that all penetration points, mechanical equipment, HVAC & solar panels are suitably placed on the up stands and rounded with angle fillet.
Repair and Polymer Modified Mortar (PMM) treatment for damaged or de-bonded terrace surface
Check the existing roof surface with nylon hammer and remove the existing unsound, de-bonded screed, surface defects, etc. Break and remove the hollow sound screed and plaster surface with mechanical cutter.
Clean the surface and brush apply a bond coat of Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP mix in the ratio of 1:1 (URP 1: Cement 1) by volume to make it lump free slurry when applied on in the pre wet surface.
Mix Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP 10% by weight of cement in (M20) concrete in ratio of 1:1.5:3 i.e., one bag of 50kg cements: 1.5 times volume of sand: 3 times volume of aggregates: 25L water. Level the repair mortar and finish with trowel.
Moist wet curing must be done up to 3-4 days. Prolonged wet curing will minimize the chances of cracking and improve the physical properties.
Treatment of Roof with Stagnant Water
Make the surface rough by hacking and chipping out the undulations portion. Extend it on the larger area for creating slop towards drain.
Apply a bond coat of Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP mix in the ratio of 1:1 (URP 1: Cement 1) by volume to make it lump free slurry when applied on in the pre wet surface.
Prepare the Polymer modified mortar (PMM) mixing with Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP 10% by weight of cement in the ratio of 1:3 when the bond coat is tacky, finishing with trowel.
Moist wet curing must be done up to 3-4 days.
Crack treatment – Cracks on Screed
All visible hairline cracks more than 0.50mm and not giving hollow sound, on the IPS/screed or at the junctions of flat roof & vertical parapet wall, pipe joints, should be checked.
Cut and widen all cracks in V shape with mechanical cutter in the size (6mm W x 6mm D).
In case of pours surface apply Dr. Fixit Pidiprime A on the well-prepared groove, allow to cure tack free. Fill the cracks with Dr. Fixit PU Sealant covering the entire area uniformly with suitable gun. Allow sealant to cure a minimum 24 hours.
Apply minimum 50mm – 100 mm width 45 GMS Glass Fibre Mesh / non-woven geo textile fleece with the coat of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic along the length of crack when the 1st coat is still in wet condition. Apply the second coat with an interval if 4-6 hours.
Application of Roofseal Classic – Waterproofing
Stir Roofseal Classic well prior to application.
All joints / corners / penetration points, rainwater outlets, marble / tile strip joints and parapet wall and floor junction joint (corner rounding) over the length shall be treated prior to all application of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic by reinforcing minimum layer of 50 – 100 mm width, with 45gsm glass fibre mesh cut to size, embedded in between the two coats of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic to provide additional strength to the treatment. Allow the coating to dry for 4- 6 hrs. before application of second.
Apply a coat of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic (diluted with water in the ratio 2:1) as Self-Priming 9.0 – 10.0 Sq.mtr / litre.
Allow coating to dry for 4 hours prior to applying first coat & second coat.
Apply two coats of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic @ 2.0 – 2.2 Sq.mtr / litre / coat, with the same application coverage. Application direction of second coat should be perpendicular to that of the first coat without water dilution to deliver a DFT of 450– 500 microns.
Allow the system to air cure for 7 days minimum.
For vertical surfaces: Apply two coats of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic with forced coverage of 3.3 -3.7 Sq.mt / litre / Coat.
Maintenance & Recoating Of Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic
Over a period of time or some years, if Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic has developed cracks on exposure to weathering or extreme temperature variations, it is extremely easy to recoat over it again. Cracks if any can be cut in v grove and filled with PU sealant. Placing a 45gsm glass fibre mesh over a recoat, after properly cleaning and sanding the surface. Apply coats and check to see no void surface is left uncoated with second coat. Allow second coat to dry for 6-8 hours.
Pond Test
Conduct a pond test 7 days after application of Roofseal, for 24 hrs, stagnated with water for 50mm height.
Precaution & Limitations
Do not apply if rain is expected within 48 hours after application.
Do not apply Dr. Fixit Roofseal Classic over expansion or moving joints directly.
Do not apply if the surface temperature is greater than 35°C or below 10°C, or likely to fall below 10°C during the application or drying period.
Pidilite Industries does not give any warranty against dirt pick up on Roofseal Classic.
Not recommend for roof area more than 300 Sq.mtr.
Apply Dr. Fixit Primeseal Plus on smooth – Nonporous surfaces like Marble, Granite, glazed ceramic tiles & clay tiles, not recommend for application on Kota, & Kadappa stone, Mud phuska roof with brick tiles, Bituminous treatment.
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