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ARDEX Butyseal Roofing System
Description

ARDEX Butyseal is a roofing system designed primarily for the retrofit of existing bitumen, malthoid, concrete, or tongue and groove sarking. The membrane incorporates a fibre backing which is laminated to the underside of the sheet membrane. This fleece provides an excellent means of ventilation for the membrane as well as increasing the puncture resistance of the membrane. 

  • Adhesive: ARDEX WA 98 
  • Other: ARDEX Cover Tape
Key Features
  • Manufactured In New Zealand
  • Excellent resistance to atmospheric agents
  • Resistance to chemical attacks
  • High puncture resistance
  • Ability to be used over a wide range of substrates
  • Can be adhered directly to failed bitumen
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use

ARDEX Butyseal is appraised for use as waterproofing membranes for buildings (roofs and decks) with timber supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC, with normally flat or pitched roofs constructed to drain water to gutters and drain outlets complying with NZBC, with substrates of plywood or sheet and with decks that have a maximum size of 40m².

ARDEX Butyseal is also appraised for use as waterproofing membranes for external reinforced concrete and plywood roofs, pedestrian decks and balconies up to three storeys with a maximum height from ground to eaves of 10m and with a floor plan area limited only by seismic and structural joints. It is also suitable for external reinforced concrete and plywood roofs, pedestrian decks and balconies subjected to maximum wind pressures, with reinforced concrete structure and timber supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with the NZBC, and with normally flat, curved or pitched roofs constructed to drain water and gutters and drain outlets complying with NZBC.

  • Can be adhered directly to failed bitumen
Limitations on Use
  • Roofs and decks must be designed and constructed with no steps within the deck level, no integral roof gardens, and no dowpipe discharging directly onto the deck
  • The membranes must be installed by trained applicators, approved by ARDEX New Zealand Limited
Statement of Building Code Compliance

ARDEX Butyseal, assuming use, install and maintenance stated within the ARDEX Butyseal Datasheet, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years.
  • Clause E2 External Moisture: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2.
  • Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Performance F2.3.1.
Other Performance Attributes
  • Resists ageing from heat, sunlight and ozone damage 
  • Excellent gas impermeability and toughness
  • Remains flexible at low temperatures 
  • Butyseal is unaffected by thermal shock and UV rays
  • Extra strength, high puncture, tear and impact resistance
  • Cost effective-The fibre backing provides a protective underside barrier that allows application over a wide range of substrates, including some existing membranes and bitumen
B2 Durability compliant
Durability
E2 External Moisture compliant
External Moisture
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant
Hazardous Building Materials
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
ARDEX Butynol Product Information
ARDEX Butynol BRANZ Appraisal

436 (2022)

CAD/PDF Details
Butyseal CAD Drawings

ARDEX New Zealand supply and manufacture a range of quality construction materials, including products for levelling floors; external and internal waterproofing; and fixing natural stone and tiles.

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