Advantages
■ Complementary to all Fosroc membrane systems
(Proofex, Nitoproof, Brushbond)
■ Protection to most waterproofing membranes against
mechanical and thermal stress
■ Exceptional mechanical properties
■ Good resistance to the transmission of water vapour
■ Good resistance to water absorption
■ Easy to install
Metal sheet roof
Proofex Heatstop insulation board protects buildings from
Standards compliance
thermal stresses as a result of the metal sheet absorbing
Conforming to ASTM Standards.
heat . It also ensures a more comfortable temperature
level below the metal sheet by installing the Proofex
Description Heatstop above the purlins and beneath the metal sheets.
Proofex Heatstop insulation boards are manufactured Proofex Heatstop also produce an aesthetically more
from extruded polystyrene, closed-cell foam by a pleasant underside of a metal roof than one which uses
continuous extrusion process, thus giving a rigid, closed- the conventional insulation paper.
cell structure with unique properties.
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Proofex Heatstop*
Density ASTM D-1622 : 45 kg/m3 ± 1 kg/m3 membrane. Ensure that the membrane surface is free
Tensile strength : 9.1 N/mm2 of particles.
Water vapour : 0.6 Perm. Inch 5. Joints should be treated with Thioflex 600 polysulphide
permeability sealants and Expancell polyethylene backer rod.
Water absorption : <1% ( V/V ) 6. Treatments to perimeter skirting and drainage should be
ASTM D2842 according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Coefficient of linear : 0.07 mm/mk Other applications
thermal expansion For insulation to metal roof or other functions please consult
Flammability : Type A debonded Fosroc Technical Department.
classification width
Storage
BS3837
Unused materials should be stored in covered areas.
Specification clauses
Precautions
Where so indicated on the drawings, insulation boards shall
be Proofex Heatstop extruded insulation boards and the
Health and safety
waterproofing membrane shall be Proofex 12 fabric
Proofex Heatstop contains a flame retardant additive and is
reinforced membrane manufactured by Fosroc and applied
self extinguishing plastic foam. It is classified as “Type A”
in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
building material.
Application instructions (r.c. roof) Proofex Heatstop is stable and has good resistance to
1. Ensure the concrete slab is clean, fairly smooth, and acids, bases, usual building materials, cold bitumen, and
graded to fall before Proofex 12 waterproofing silicon oils but is unstable to tars, organic solvents,
membrane can be laid directly on the slab. hydrocarbon gasoline and oil based paints.
2. When the waterproofing membrane is installed The cutting and handling of Proofex Heatstop has no bad
completely, the Proofex Heatstop extruded insulation effect upon health. The material can withstand attack from
board should be laid loosely over the waterproofing insects, pest, plants and micro organisms.
Fosroc Singapore
30 Toh Guan Road telephone: fax: email:
#07-07, ODC Districentre ++ 65 6665 3828 ++ 65 6899 1283 Fosroc_Singapore@Fosroc.com
Singapore 608840
www.fosroc.com
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