Solco Building Products Head Office Unit 51, Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate Ocean Park Cardiff CF24 5HB
Tel: 0808 168 6927
Agrément Certificate 18/5579
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[email protected] website: www.solco.co.uk
Product Sheet 1
SOLCO WATERPROOF MEMBRANES SOLCO SOLSHEET SELF-ADHESIVE MEMBRANE AND SOLCO SOLSHEET GR 1.5 MM MEMBRANE This Agrément Certificate Product Sheet(1) relates to Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane and Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane, for damp-proofing and waterproofing solid concrete floors and underground structures, and for internally and externally applied tanking below ground. Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane is also for use as a gas-resistant membrane. (1) Hereinafter referred to as ‘Certificate’.
CERTIFICATION INCLUDES: • factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable • factors relating to additional non-regulatory information where applicable • independently verified technical specification • assessment criteria and technical investigations • design considerations • installation guidance • regular surveillance of production • formal three-yearly review. KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Resistance to water and water vapour — the products, including joints, will resist the passage of moisture into the structure (see section 6). Resistance to underground gases — Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane is capable of restricting the ingress of ingress of radon, methane and carbon dioxide into the building (see section 7). Adhesion — the adhesion of the products to the substrate and to themselves is satisfactory (see section 8). Effects of temperature — the products remain flexible and can be formed at the minimum recommended temperatures (see section 9). Resistance to mechanical damage — the products will accept, without damage, the limited foot traffic and loads associated with installation, and the effects of thermal or other minor movement likely to occur in practice (see section 10). Durability — under normal service conditions, the products will provide an effective barrier to the transmission of moisture for the life of the structure in which they are incorporated (see section 12).
The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the products described herein. These products has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for their intended use provided they are installed, used and maintained as set out in this Certificate. On behalf of the British Board of Agrément Date of First issue: 17 October 2018
John Albon – Head of Approvals Construction Products
Claire Curtis-Thomas Chief Executive
The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body – Number 113. The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www.bbacerts.co.uk Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agrément Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct. Any photographs are for illustrative purposes only, do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon.
British Board of Agrément Bucknalls Lane Watford Herts WD25 9BA
©2018 Page 1 of 10
tel: 01923 665300
[email protected] www.bbacerts.co.uk
Regulations In the opinion of the BBA, Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane and Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations (the presence of a UK map indicates that the subject is related to the Building Regulations in the region or regions of the UK depicted):
The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) (as amended) Requirement: Comment:
C1(a)
Preparation of site and resistance to contaminants The products will enable a structure to satisfy this Requirement. See sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this Certificate.
Requirement: Comment:
C2(a)
Resistance to moisture The products, including joints, will enable a structure to satisfy this Requirement. See section 6 of this Certificate.
Regulation: Comment:
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Materials and workmanship The products are acceptable. See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate.
The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (as amended) Regulation: Comment:
8(1)
Durability, workmanship and fitness of materials The products can contribute to a construction satisfying this Regulation. See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate.
Regulation: Standard: Standard: Comment:
9 3.1 3.2
Building standards applicable to construction Site preparation – harmful and dangerous substances Site preparation – protection from radon gas The products will restrict the movement of radon, methane and carbon dioxide within the ground slab and will contribute to compliance with these Standards, with reference to clauses 3.1.2(1)(2), 3.1.6(1)(2), 3.1.7(1)(2), 3.1.8(1)(2) ,3.2.1(1)(2) and 3.2.2(1)(2). See sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this Certificate.
Standard: Comment:
3.4
Moisture from the ground The products, including joints, will enable a structure to satisfy the requirements of this Standard, with reference to clauses 3.4.2(1)(2), 3.4.4(1)(2) 3.4.6(1)(2), 3.4.7(1)(2). See section 6 of this Certificate.
Standard: Comment:
7.1(a)(b)
Statement of sustainability The products can contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of Regulation 9, Standards 1 to 6, and therefore will contribute to a construction meeting a bronze level of sustainability as defined in this Standard.
Regulation: Comment:
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Building standards applicable to conversions Comments made in relation to the products under Regulation 9, Standards 1 to 6 also apply to this Regulation, with reference to clause 0.12.1(1)(2) and Schedule 6(1)(2). (1) Technical Handbook (Domestic). (2) Technical Handbook (Non-Domestic).
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (as amended) Regulation: Comment:
23(a)(i) (iii)(b)(i)
Fitness of materials and workmanship The products are acceptable. See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate.
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Regulation: Comment:
26(1)(2)
Site preparation and resistance to contaminants The products will enable a structure to satisfy the requirements of this Regulation. See sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this Certificate.
Regulation: Comment:
28(a)
Resistance to moisture and weather The products, including joints, will enable a structure to satisfy the requirements of this Regulation. See section 6 of this Certificate.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 Information in this Certificate may assist the client, designer (including Principal Designer) and contractor (including Principal Contractor) to address their obligations under these Regulations. See sections:
1 Description (1.3) and 3 Delivery and site handling (3.4) of this Certificate.
Additional Information NHBC Standards 2018 In the opinion of the BBA, Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane and Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements in relation to NHBC Standards, Chapters 4.1 Land quality – managing ground conditions (Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane), 5.1 Substructure and ground bearing floors, Clause 5.1.20 Damp-proofing concrete floors, for use below the slab and in sandwich constructions, and 5.4 Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures, for use externally. Where Grade 2 or 3 protection is required and the below ground wall retains more than 600 mm measured from the top of the retained ground to the lowest finished floor level, the products must be used in combination with either a Type B or C waterproofing protection, as defined in BS 8102 : 2009. The Certificate holder should be consulted for approved Type B and C solutions.
CE marking The Certificate holder has taken the responsibility of CE marking Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane in accordance with EN 13969 : 2004. An asterisk (*) appearing in this Certificate indicates that data shown are given in the manufacturer’s Declaration of Performance.
Technical Specification 1 Description 1.1 Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane is a 1.5 mm thick, cross-laminated, polyethylene membrane coated on the lower surface with a layer of polymer-modified bitumen. The lower surface of the polymer-modified bitumen is protected by a layer of release film. 1.2 Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane is a self-adhesive membrane comprising a SBS polymer-modified bitumen compound reinforced with HDPE, laminated with a 50 micron thick aluminium film. The membrane has a thin thermally bonded polyethylene protective film on the upper side and a release film on the lower. The membrane has a nominal thickness of 1.5 mm
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1.3 The nominal characteristics of the membranes are given in Table 1. Table 1 Nominal characteristics Characteristic (unit) Thickness* (mm) Width* (m) Roll length* (m) Roll weight (kg) Watertightness* (kPa) Tensile strength* (N per 50 mm) longitudinal transverse Nail tear* (N) longitudinal transverse Low temperature flexibility* (°C)
Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane 1.5 ≥1.0 20 30 60
Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane 1.5 ≥1.0 20 32 —
270 270
300 300
180 140 ≤–15
— — ≤–15
1.4 Ancillary items available for use with the membranes are: • Solco HPEmulsion/Primer — a modified-bitumen emulsion used to prepare substrates prior to application of the membranes • Solco Bitumen Trowel Mastic — a cold-applied flexible joint sealant. 1.5 Ancillary items for use with the membranes, but which are outside the scope of this Certificate, are: • Solsheet XL Jointing Tape — a self-adhesive tape, used as a reinforcing/over-banding tape for securing waterproofing and gas protection membranes at overlaps, edge and corner details • Solco HD Bitumen Protection Board — a tough, reinforced flexible bitumen modified board, for the protection of adhesive waterproofing membranes and other types of waterproofing membranes against damage by abrasive backfill materials and poured concrete • Solco Protection Fleece (SP30) — used as a protection and/or separation layer against mechanical or chemical damage, and between the waterproofing membrane and overlying components
2 Manufacture 2.1 The membranes are manufactured by coating and laminating. 2.2 As part of the assessment and ongoing surveillance of product quality, the BBA has: • • • • • •
agreed with the manufacturer the quality control procedures and product testing to be undertaken assessed and agreed the quality control operated over batches of incoming materials monitored the production process and verified that it is in accordance with the documented process evaluated the process for management of nonconformities checked that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated undertaken to carry out the above measures on a regular basis as part of a surveillance process to verify that specifications and quality control operated by the manufacturer are maintained.
3 Delivery and site handling 3.1 Rolls of membranes are packed in paper or plastic wrappers bearing the Certificate holder’s name, roll type, batch number and the BBA logo incorporating the number of this Certificate. 3.2 The rolls must be stored in dry conditions, under cover and on end. The temperature must be maintained at between 5 and 30°C. 3.3 When stored in accordance with section 3.2, the membranes will have a shelf-life of 24 months. Page 4 of 10
3.4 The Certificate holder has taken the responsibility of classifying and labelling the products under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Users must refer to the relevant Safety Data Sheet(s).
Assessment and Technical Investigations The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane and Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane.
Design Considerations 4 Use 4.1 Solco Solsheet Self-Adhesive Membrane and Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane are satisfactory for use as Type A waterproofing protection, as defined in BS 8102 : 2009 for waterproofing on new-build underground structures, and as damp-proofing membranes for solid floors in accordance with the relevant clauses of CP 102 : 1973, Section 3. 4.2 The products can be internally and externally applied to provide an effective barrier to the transmission of liquid water where Grades 1 to 3 waterproofing protection is required, as defined in Table 2 of BS 8102 : 2009. 4.3 Where Grade 3 waterproofing protection is required, the environment must be controlled by use of ventilation, dehumidification and/or air conditioning, as appropriate, to ensure dampness does not occur. See also the Additional information part of this Certificate relating to NHBC Standards 2018. 4.4 The products are compatible with concrete, smooth brick and blockwork or screeded substrates, and are resistant to those chemicals likely to be present in normal service conditions. However, care must be taken to prevent contact with oils and solvents. 4.5 Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane is satisfactory for use as a gas-resistant membrane. Installations must be verified in accordance with BS 8485 : 2015. 4.6 The products must always be fully protected immediately after they are installed, in accordance with the Certificate holder’s instructions.
5 Practicability of installation Installation can be carried out readily by operatives experienced with these types of products.
6 Resistance to water and water vapour The membranes, including joints, when completely sealed and consolidated, will adequately resist the passage of moisture from the ground and so enable a structure to comply with the requirements of the national Building Regulations.
7 Resistance to underground gases 7.1 Solco Solsheet GR 1.5 mm Membrane will restrict the ingress of radon, methane and carbon dioxide into a building from landfill and naturally occurring sources, and satisfy the performance criterial for a gas-resistant membrane as defined in BS 8485 : 2015. 7.2 Measured gas permeability on the membrane is given in Table 2.
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Table 2 Gas permeability Method
Result(1) (ml·m-2·day-1·atm-1)
ISO 15105-1 : 2007
2.9
Gas Methane (unjointed) Solco Solsheet GR 1.5
(1) BS 8485 : 2015 requires that the methane gas transmission rate measured in accordance with ISO 15105-1 : 2007 for gas-resistant membranes is
