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SikaShield® Hot Melt Root Barrier

SBS MODIFIED BITUMINOUS ROOT RESISTANT PROTECTION MEMBRANE

SikaShield® Hot Melt Root Barrier is a specially formulated SBS modified bituminous protection membrane, reinforced with polyester and incorporating a root retardant compound.

  • Good mechanical properties (tensile, tear, shear)
  • Easy to installTough and resistant to impact damage
  • High bond strength to Sikashield® Hot Melt 50/70
  • Rapid setting – resistant to rain, snow and frost immediately after application.
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Usage

SikaShield® Hot Melt Root Barrier is installed as a root barrier in a hot melt structural waterproofing system, providing a robust waterproofing solution.  

Advantages

  • Good mechanical properties (tensile, tear, shear)
  • Easy to installTough and resistant to impact damage
  • High bond strength to Sikashield® Hot Melt 50/70
  • Rapid setting – resistant to rain, snow and frost immediately after application.

Packaging

Pallets (28 rolls per pallet)

Colour

Black mineral surface

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

36 months from date of production if correctly stored.

Storage Conditions

Must be stored on end on a pallet and protected from direct heat, sunlight, rain and snow.

Length

8m

Width

1m

Effective Thickness

4mm

Weight

5kg/m²
Technical Information

Resistance to Impact

>1000mm (EN 12691)

Resistance to Root Penetration

Pass (EN 13948)

Elongation

32% +20% (EN 12311-1)

Flexibility at low temperature

< -9 °C (EN 1109)

Flow resistance

>110 °C (EN 1110)

Water Tightness

Pass (EN 1928)

External Fire Performance

The completed buried system will be unrestricted under Building Regulations (see Annex of Commission Decision 2000/553/EC).

Application

Application steps

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SikaBit® E50G MG RT UK is laid over the final layer of SikaBit® Hot Melt 50/70 whilst it is still warm and tacky. There must be a minimum of 100mm laps. Strictly follow Sika Limited installation procedures as defined in specifications, application manuals and working instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual site conditions.

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