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The Multi surface-One Coat Roofing System

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A fast-drying, water-based waterproofing membrane for flat roofs

One-component aliphatic polyurethane. Rain resistant in around 30 minutes, no topcoat, no solvents, applied straight from the tub.

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Perma-Flex PU-Fast - full figures and application guidance

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Permaflex PU Fast

Why roofers use it

  • Single component, used straight from the tub with no additives.

  • Can be applied to various substrates, including OSB and plyboard, concrete, GRP, felt, asphalts and metals.

  • Rain resistant in as little as 30 minutes.

  • Touch dry in 45–60 minutes.

  • Low VOCs, and virtually no unpleasant fumes.

  • Easy to use, one application process.

  • Tools wash out with water. No requirement for solvents.

Why homeowners choose it

  • A long-lasting and reliable roofing system
  • No hot works
  • No strong smells
  • Suitable over various substrates, applied as part of either a 20 or 25 year system depending on the build-up used.

Technical reasons why installers choose Permaflex PU-Fast

Reduced risk of pinholing

Many solvent-based, moisture-curing PU-1K coatings are prone to foaming, blistering and pinholing, especially in hot or humid conditions, caused by the reaction between isocyanates and moisture generating CO₂ during cure. Permaflex PU-Fast cures through normal water evaporation instead, so it's far less exposed to that problem.

Colour stability and UV resistance

Aliphatic polyurethane holds its colour under UV exposure and resists yellowing and chalking, without needing a separate topcoat. Passes accelerated UV ageing testing to ASTM G154, over 1,000 hours.

Compatibility with existing coatings and membranes

Suitable over GRP, existing liquid membranes, bitumen and single-ply membranes.

Water vapour permeability

Water vapour permeability rated Class II to EN ISO 7783.

Low VOC

VOC content of the ready-to-use product is under 40g/l, within the EU Directive 2004/42/CE limit for this product category.

Early rain resistance

Rain resistant within 30 minutes of application at +23°C.

Fast curing

Touch dry in 45–60 minutes at +23°C, recoat in 2 hours at the same temperature. Times extend in cold or humid conditions and shorten in heat.

Simple application

No additives, single application, tools clean up with water immediately after use.
  • Higher water vapour permeability: Solvent-based PU -1K waterproofing systems typically form films with a very high resistance to water vapour diffusion. By contrast Permaflex PU Fast provides substantially higher water vapour permeability, helping trapped moisture within the substrate, dissipate more effectively, and reducing the risk of moisture-related defects.
  • Storage: two years' storage life when kept sealed in original packaging, away from frost, humidity and sunlight.
 

Other Benefits

  • One application process
  • Can be applied to damp surfaces (not wet)
  • Suitable for walkable areas
  • Resistant to ponding water
  • Impact and tear resistant
  • Flexibility of 350% elongation
  • 20+ year service life

Technical figures

PropertyFigure
Touch dry45–60 minutes at +23°C
Rain resistanceapprox. 30 minutes
Coverageapprox. 7–8m² per 13kg tub, substrate dependent
Pack sizes4kg and 13kg pails
ColourGraphite grey
Clean-upWater, immediately after application