Skip to Content

POLYBIT PLASTIFELT ULTRA

APP modified polyester reinforced bituminous waterproofing membrane

  • Excellent resistance to positive water & vapor pressure
  • Good dimensional stability under tension
  • Good flexibility. Can accommodate structural movements

Features and benefits

Polymer modified bituminous waterproofing membrane, manufactured from a mixture of bitumen and selected polymers, which are blended together to obtain good waterproofing properties. The bitumen compound also exhibits high heat and UV resistance properties.

Properties

Description

POLYBIT® PLASTIFELT ULTRA is used as waterproofing membrane on inverted roofs & parapet, terraces, balconies & patios, sunken slabs, concrete foundations & footings, basements, pile heads, swimming pools & water retaining structures (externally).
Available pack size: 4mm

Documents and downloads

How to use

How to use

SURFACE PREPARATION & PRIMING

The surface shall be cleaned thoroughly of all contaminants like dust, traces of curing compound, oil and grease. All surface imperfections, protrusions, structurally unsound and friable concrete must be removed and repaired with a suitable Polycrete* concrete repair mortar.
Apply Polyprime SB*(Solvent based primer) @ 4-6 m²/L
to a clean smooth and dry surface by brush, roller or
spray. Allow the primer to dry prior to the application of
the membrane. As the viscosity of the primer is low, it
easily penetrates into the concrete pores which promotes
adhesion between the membrane and the concrete surface.

ALGNMENT & TORCHING

Start the installation of all membrane plies from the low
point or drains, so the flow of water is over or parallel to
the plies, but never against the laps. All overlaps at the
membrane seams shall be installed so as to have «up»
slope laps over «down» slope laps. Begin membrane
application by unrolling the roll of Plastifelt membrane and
aligning the side laps.Re-roll the roll halfway and stand
on the unrolled portion to prevent shifting. Side overlaps
should be a minimum of 100 mm and the end overlaps
150mm.
Plastifelt ULTRA membranes are installed by using a cylinder
fed propane gas torch.Use of hand-held roofing torch
is recommended as it affords a good control.If multiple
burner torching machines are utilized, care must be taken
to ensure the application of uniform heat and avoid
overheating the membrane. Begin torching the embossed
polyethylene side of the rolled portion of the membrane.
Proper torching procedure involves passing the torch flame
in an ”L” pattern applying about 75 percent of the heat
across the coiled portion of the roll and 25 percent across
the substrate, including the lap area of the previously
installed membrane. As the membrane is heated the
embossing starts to melt away exposing a shiny bitumen
surface. Roll forward the membrane and press firmly with
the boot or roller against the substrate to bond well.The
propane flame should be moved from side to side and up
the lap edge while the membrane is slowly unrolled and
adhered to the underlying surface. 

UP STAND

Flashing details are accomplished using cut pieces of
Plastifelt ULTRA membrane in combination with appropriate
prefabricated flashing components.The same side lap
and end lap rules apply to flashing details as to field
membrane. All angles and abutments should be sealed
with extra care to ensure full bonding. An appropriate
flashing membrane (mineral surface membrane) shall
be lapped with the base membrane and taken up on
the parapet wall and tucked into a groove cut into the
concrete. The grooves will be sealed with a suitable mastic
sealant (Bitumastic)*. 

Related articles

  • Bitustick Cool

    The Next Generation of Performed Bituminous Coatings 

  • Foundations and Flooring Systems

    Discover, feel and touch our systems, through our mockup simulation boxes 

  • Wet Areas and Flooring Systems

    Discover, feel and touch our systems, through our mockup simulation boxes 

  • Polycryl FR

    The Ultimate Fire Rated Coating Solution 

  • Polycryl PF

    Strong UV protection For Polyurethane Foam Roof  

  • Bituplus Ultra

    The Ultimate Torch On Membrane Range 

Related products

Related products

  • ${/content/heliux/adhesive/polybit/com/en/products/waterproofing-solutions/bitumen-thin-coatings/product#/polybit-polyprime-sb/SAP_0201WEP345J0/searchResult.productFields.MainImageAltText}
    POLYBIT POLYPRIME SB
    A quick drying solvent based low viscosity bitumen primer. It is used as a primer coat on masonry and concrete substrates to improve the adhesion of bitumen based membranes and coatings. 
  • ${/content/heliux/adhesive/polybit/com/en/products/sealant-solutions/cs-bitumen/product#/polybit-bitumastic/SAP_0201PZP34GA7/searchResult.productFields.MainImageAltText}
    POLYBIT Bitumastic
    Bitumastic is a single component, solvent based bitumen rubber mastic joint sealant. 
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions