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Protection Board

Robust, protection board for use withwaterproofing membranes

Uses

To protect waterproofing membranes against impact andabrasion damage from site traffic and from coarse or sharp

materials during backfill operations.

Advantages

n Light and easily handled

n Low water absorption

n Rot-proof

n Durable

n Robust

n Flexible

Description

Fosroc protection boards are tough, rot-proof, bitumen

impregnated boards used for protecting waterproofingmembranes against physical damage.

Technical support

Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support package to

specifiers, end-users and contractors which includes computeraided design (C.A.D.) and on-site assistance from staff withunrivalled experience in the industry.

Properties

Form : Semi-rigid boards

Specific gravity : 1.28 kg/m3

Water absorption : < 1% at 24 hours(ASTM D507)Softening point : 159 C(ASTM D36)Penetration(ASTM D5) : 5.5 dmm @ 25C

23.9 dmm @ 65CPuncture resistance : >1500N/32mm for 3.5mm(ASTM E154) >1600N/32mm for 6.0mm

Specification

The waterproofing membrane shall be protected frommechanical damage by a protection board, nominal thickness

3.5 mm, supplied by Fosroc. Such protection board shall beweather, water and rot-proof.

Instructions for use

Fosroc protection boards can be cut with a sharp knife.

On both horizontal and vertical applications, boards shouldbe abutted and joints taped using 50 mm wide strips of self

adhesive membrane cut from the roll.

Protection boards should be adhered to the membrane usingFosrocs Plastiseal bitumen rubber, cold applied sealant.

Estimating

Sheet size

Nominal thickness 3.5 mm : 2.00 x 0.95 mNominal thickness 6 mm : 2.00 x 0.95 m

Precautions

Health and safety

There is no health hazard associated with the normal use ofthis product.

UAE/0130/01/J

Al Gurg Fosroc LLC

P. O. Box 657DubaiUnited Arab Emirates

TEL : (04) 285 8606FAX : (04) 285 9649

REGIONAL SALES OFFICES IN :

Important note

Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which

may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that the technical information on this data sheet is correct at the time of printing, it is the

customers responsibility to satisfy himself, by checking with the company that this information is still current at the time of use, that the product is suitable for

the intended application, and that the actual conditions of use are in accordance with those recommended. Because Fosroc has no control over the conditions of

use of its products, all recommendations or suggestions regarding the use of these products are made without guarantee.

ABU DHABI

Al Gurg Fosroc

TEL : 673 1779

FAX : 673 1449

BAHRAIN

YBA Kanoo

TEL : 738200

FAX : 732828

KUWAIT

Boodai

TEL : 481 7618

FAX : 483 2124

OMAN

GETCO

TEL : 771 5080

FAX : 771 7554

QATAR

Tadmur

TEL : 441 3628

FAX : 444 0812

DUBAI

Al Gurg Fosroc

TEL : 285 8787

FAX : 285 2023

www.fosrocgulf.com

Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary products

which include :

n waterproofing membranes & waterstops

n joint sealants & filler boards

n cementitious & epoxy grouts

n specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package ofproducts specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment

of damaged concrete. Fosrocs Systematic Approach toconcrete repair features the following :

n hand-placed repair mortars

n spray grade repair mortars

n fluid micro-concretes

n chemically resistant epoxy mortars

n anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

n chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.