Aussietex I - What is it?

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Description:
A specially modified version of our unique water dispersed, liquid synthetic rubber membrane, containing integral linear micro fibre reinforcement. Aussietex I is specially designed to eliminate blistering and wrinkling that may occur in exposed or ponded situations, as it does not require the general use of reinforcing fabric.

Uses:
Aussietex I is ideally suited to indoor and outdoor applications, including roofing, box gutters, balconies, sill or window flashings, podium decks, planters, water features, landscaped areas, bathrooms and wet areas. It can be applied to most prepared surfaces encountered in construction. Aussietex I is suitable for waterproofing of foot traffic areas on balconies, roofs, ramps, plant room floors and stadium concourse or service areas.

Features:

  • No toxic or hazardous ingredients
  • Water clean up, low odour
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Simple application, fast cure
  • Waterproof – resists ponded water
  • Non staining
  • Total adhesion – no water tracking
  • Permanently flexible
  • UV resistant – long life
  • Single pack – no mixing
  • Multi purpose high build
  • Forms a one piece membrane barrier
  • Has CSIRO approval No. 162 – (R-100)
  • Systems for Total Project Specification

Typical Properties:

Colour Coloured paste
Composition Reinforced polymerised monomers
Reinforced polymerised monomers 65%
Service Temperature -10°C to 80°C
Application Temperature 5°C to 30°C
Surface Dry Time 2hrs (0.6mm @ 25°C)
Cure Time (Foot Traffic) 8 hours
Tensile Strength 1.35 MPa @ 100% Ext
Elongation 350%
Permeance 515 mg/mm/m²/24hrs
Accelerated Weathering No effect (ASTM D822A)

Preparation:
Surfaces to be waterproofed must be sound, smooth and free from dust, loose matter, oil, grease or other contaminants. All surface defects shall be repaired using a modified mortar. Use a polyurethane sealant to fill joints, cracks and form fillets to internal corners and penetrations

Application:
Priming:
For internal wet areas, tiled decks, walls, sills or flashings, apply one coat of 100W water based primer
For exposed decks, car park slabs, sumps, pits, pools and water features, apply one coat of 100W water based primer @ 6 – 10 m²/litre.

Detailing:
Detail all joints, cracks, outlets, penetrations and internal corners with a 150mm strip of fibreglass matt bedded between two heavy coats of Aussietex I and centred over the joint. Apply a heavy brush coat of Aussietex I to all other penetrations, internal corners and shrinkage cracks.

Application of Continuous Membrane:
Apply Aussietex I membrane liberally by brush, squeegee or roller in two or more flow coats to minimum 1.0mm DFT. Allow to dry fully between coats. Coating application should be made in a cross direction to previous coat to ensure even coverage.

Surfacing:
Aussietex I membrane is foot trafficable within 8 hours. Use following systems for specific situations as listed. Apply surfacing materials only to fully cured Aussietex I.

  • Tanking
    • Cover with protection board followed by backfill or landscaping
  • Tiles
    • Ceramic tiles may be laid on a mortar bed or otherwise fixed directly with fully guaranteed with adhesive
  • Rigid Surfaces
    • 0.2mm PE slip sheet with concrete topping
    • Paving slabs on multi pads or bedding
    • Polymer modified render or textures
  • Traffic Areas – Car Parks
    • Apply Tuffcote Duratop at 4m²/litre.Allow 24 hours drying before exposing to foot traffic
  • Decorative Coatings
    • Blockflex high build coating exterior acrylic paints, roll on textures or sand filled PP grass
  • Insulated – Thermal
    • Insul-Foam closed cell insulation board to provide guaranteed thermal insulation
  • Insulated – Acoustic
    • Use Sound-Shield or Sound-Kontrol insulation system under tiles to give the required acoustic value

Coverage:
Total consumption for the Aussietex I membrane system is approximately 1.5 – 2mm DFT.

Packaging:
Aussietex I is packed in 15 litre plastic pails for the domestic market and in 20 litre metal pails for export.

Shelf Life:
Unopened or resealed pails of Aussietex I has a shelf life of 2 years when stored in a dry, cool place.

Clean Up:
Remove uncured Aussietex I with water. Solvent may assist with the removal of cured product. Exercise care when using solvents. Please review all Material Safety Data Sheets before use.