Compare Roof Systems
Aquapol
Aquapol is a low cost, repair/ refurbishment product, which can be applied to wet surfaces and becomes immediately waterproof, it is ideal for carrying out emergency repairs. Aquapol is also frequently used to overcoat or refurbish existing roof coverings in order to extend their service life.
Considerations.
Not for use directly on to timber boarding, limited life span (2-5 years) although additional coats can be applied at any time.
GRP (fibreglass)
Ultra Flex
Easy to use, fully reinforced, liquid applied, long lasting, durable and seamless system that will bond to almost any conventional substrate. Ultra Flex is water repellent on application.
Considerations.
A reasonable weather window will be required, dry, above 5oC and below 30oC.
The manufactures 20-year product guarantee is only applicable where Ultratop UV protection has been used as part of the system, or Ultratop-WR where there will be standing/ponding water.
Desmopol
A highly elastomeric continuous waterproofing membrane, that can be installed in a single layer and will bond to all types of surface. Certified for a service life in excess of 25-years.
Considerations.
Desmopol is applied as a fully reinforced or accelerated system dependent of the project requirements. Desmopol is self- levelling and therefore requires an additive when used on vertical surfaces.
The weather window required, dry, above 5oC and below 35oC.
Whilst Desmopol is relatively easy to use, due to the variant of additives forming part of the system, the use of an experienced applicator, or attending one of our training sessions is recommended.
Pro-Coat
The ideal product for repair, refurbishment, overlay of existing roofs.
Economical and the easiest of products to use, has an attractive self- coloured and incorporated UV resistant finish, requires no additives, will create a seamless, elastic fully bonded, long lasting and durable membrane. Will bond to almost any conventional substrate and is fully foot trafficable.
Considerations.
PRO-COAT is not water resistant until it has cured, 1-4 hour’s dependent on the temperature and conditions, PRO-COAT should not be applied on wet days or when rain is imminent.
The weather window should be dry, above 5oC and below 30oC
In situations where prolonged water will be standing on the membrane surface, the use of PRO-TOP is recommended.
Disclaimer
The information herein is only to assist customers in determining whether these products are suitable for their own requirements. They are based on the technical information supplied by the manufactures, our own in field practicable experiences and those experiences related to us by contractors. In all cases it is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product for use.