Grace Building Envelope Systems

Bituthene® 5000
Composite Membrane Incorporating High Performance Moisture
And Water Resistant Rubberised Asphalt With Tough, Puncture
And Heat Resistant Polypropylene Reinforcing Mesh. Specially
Developed For Use Under A Hot Applied Asphalt Concrete
Wearing Course.
Features
• Cold applied - no heating plant or hot bitumen
bedding adhesive required, self-adhesive overlaps
provide continuity.
• Flexible - easily applied, conforms to changes
in profile, accommodates shrinkage cracks up to
0.6mm.
• Robust - accepts road laying machinery.
• Pre-formed - guaranteed thickness, not subject to
site variation.
• Mesh reinforced - provides dimensional stability
and resistance to damage. measurements on structures have been exceptionally
• Rubber/bitumen - self-adhesive, elastic compound high to indicate the effectiveness of Bituthene 5000
provides bonding and transmission of braking in preventing water migration into decks.
forces to substrate, allows healing of small
punctures. Installation
Surface Preparation
Application Smooth, monolithic concrete surfaces are required
Bituthene 5000, also known as Heavy Duty for proper membrane adhesion. Surfaces must be free
Bituthene, is a waterproofing material incorporating of voids, spalled areas, loose aggregates, and sharp
high strength, heat resistant mesh embedded in protrusions, with no coarse aggregate visible. Broom
a layer of self-adhesive rubberised asphalt. It is finishes must not be used. Concrete must be cured
supplied in rolls interwound with special release and dry before applications of Bituthene 5000.
paper which protects the adhesive surface until ready
for use and allows easy handling during installation. Clean surface (broom, vacuum cleaner or compressed
Bituthene 5000 is supplied in rolls 1.00 m wide, 20.0 air) to remove dust, loose stones, and debris.
m long and in min. membrane thickness of 1.6 mm
and 2.0 mm. The rubberised asphalt is covered with Priming
release paper that is removed during installation. Apply Primer - Bituthene Primer to all concrete or
The membrane is self-adhesive and cold applied. No masonry surfaces with a lambswool roller (6 ~ 8 m2
special adhesive or equipment is necessary to form per litre). Allow primer to dry one hour or until tack
laps. Bituthene 5000 is an excellent waterproofing free. Prime only the area which will be covered with
membrane for plazas, bridges, vehicular traffic membrane in a working day. Areas not covered with
structures, or parking decks to be overlaid with an membrane in 24 hours must be reprimed.
asphalt concrete wearing course. It is adaptable for
either new construction or repair applications. Temperature
Bituthene S5000 strips are recommended for the Apply Waterproofing Membrane - Bituthene 5000
restoration of concrete pavements with asphalt only in fair weather when air and surface temperature
concrete overlays to prevent premature deterioration are above +5°C.
of asphalt paving over the transverse and longitudinal
joints caused by reflection cracking and sub-base Slab Drainage and Joints
erosion. Bituthene 5000 membrane will remain Provide proper pitch to drains and gutters. Bituthene
flexible to perform over the extreme range of service 5000 should be laid from the low point to the high
temperatures expected on plazas, bridges, and point with the membrane overlapped min. 50 mm
parking decks. Its toughness and flexibility allow it
to cycle over small cracks, even during critical winter
months.

The membrane is highly resistant to water

and deicing salt solutions. Electrical resistance
Performance S5000. A minimum of 50 mm compacted overlay is
The material shall conform to the following requirements: recommended. The preferred asphalt concrete temperature
in the paving machine hopper is 140°C to 160°C. Preformed
Property Typical Test Values Test Method
protection courses such as roofing felts or asphaltic hardboard
Thickness* 1.6 mm or 2 mm - are not recommended. Paving must not be started following
Tensile Strength - mesh 10N/mm2 ASTM D882 rain until the membrane surface is dry. Only asphalt concrete
Elongation - ultimate failure of >100% ASTM D412 delivery equipment should be permitted on the membrane
rubberised asphalt prior to placement of the asphalt concrete.
Pliability at low temperature No damage ASTM D1970
(-32°C) Flat tracked or pneumatic tire equipment may be used. In
Puncture Resistance - mesh >900N ASTM E-154 the event of skidding of the pneumatic tire machine during
Typical Test Values may represent average values from samples tested. Test Methods warm weather, broadcast a very small amount of fine sand or
noted may be modified. cement in the tire paths. Excess use of cement or sand could
prevent adhesion of the asphalt concrete. Pavers should avoid
Supply stopping with a full hopper or build up of material in the
Bituthene 5000 1.6mm Thick - 1.0m wide x 20.0m long/roll auger. If a stop is necessary, use extreme care in restarting.
2.0mm Thick - 1.0m wide x 16.0m long/roll Paver screeds should be preheated, but burners should not be
Weight Gross weight 40 kg on during paving.
Bituthene Primer 18 litre/pail (6 ~ 8 sq m/litre)
Precautions
Bituthene Mastic 850 cc cartridges/3 litre cans Care should be taken to minimise the possibility of pavement
shoving on heavy traffic structures with more than a
in shingle fashion. Weep holes or drainage openings should 4% grade. Bituthene S5000 strips over joints in T beam
be provided at the structural deck level to drain water which structures will not provide complete waterproofing. For such
penetrates the asphalt concrete. structures, 320 mm strips, followed by membrane coverage
over the entire surface are required to provide a complete
A 320 mm reinforcing strip of Bituthene 5000 must be waterproofing system.
applied over nonworking joints or cracks not exceeding 3 mm
in width before applying the full coverage of membrane. Health and Safety
Terminate Bituthene 5000 at expansion joints and seal Refer to relevant Material Health and Safety data sheets.
terminations with Bituthene Mastic at the termination to
ensure a tight seal. Steel finger joints or other expansion Quality Assurance
joints assemblies should be placed to the level of the asphalt W. R. Grace (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is certified to ISO 9002
concrete overlay. Quality Systems by SISIR (Singapore Institute of Standard
& Industrial Research) for the manufacture of Bituthene
Kerb and Termination Edges Waterproofing Membranes under the registered certification
Kerb flashing strips should be applied to a joint just below number ISO 93-2-0269.
the height of the asphalt concrete overlay and a minimum
of 150 mm on the deck. Then apply the first full sheet as Specification
close as possible to the kerb. A fillet should be provided at All areas so designated shall be waterproofed with a
the kerb and parapets to avoid a sharp break at these points. minimum 1.6 mm or 2.0 mm thick self-adhering membrane
The fillet material (latex modified cement mortar) should be of rubberised asphalt integrally bonded to polypropylene
well adhered to the deck and kerb or parapet. Performed cant mesh (Bituthene 5000 manufactured by W. R. Grace & Co.).
strips are not recommended. Bituthene 5000 set pre-formed self-adhesive membrane shall
be laid onto smooth concrete primed with Primer B1 and
Compatibility with minimum overlaps of 50 mm. Bituthene 5000 must be
Bituthene 5000 is incompatible with certain fresh tars, laid strictly in accordance with Manufacturers instructions
pitches, liquid waterproofing, and sealants which contains and supplied by Grace Construction Products. For further
tars or polysulfide polymer. Avoid direct contact of the information, contact your local Grace representative.
adhesive layer of Bituthene 5000 or Bituthene Mastic with
such systems. Grace Technical Services
Paving For assistance with working drawings for projects
The asphalt concrete overlay should be placed as soon as and additional technical advice, please contact
possible after application of Bituthene 5000, or Bituthene Grace Technical Services.

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