1. Introduction to SOPREMA®
Focus on Waterproofing
& Wall Systems

2. Agenda Introduction to SOPREMA® SOPREMA as a Partner
Waterproofing Systems
Overburden Systems
Sopradrain Introduction
SOPREMA Products & Benefits
Wall Systems

3. Company History Soprema timeline
Company founded by Charles Geisen
Developed first waterproofing membrane in modern history by dipping jute cloth into hot bitumen with cloth acting as reinforcement
In 1939, Pierre Geisen, Charles’ son, assumes leadership of the company
1978 – Canadian operations begin
Drummondville, Quebec manufacturing
United States operations begin
Pierre-Etienne Bindschedler, Pierre Geisen’s grandson, assumes control of SOPREMA, becoming the 3rd CEO in company history
Wadsworth, Ohio manufacturing
Chilliwack British Columbia manufacturing
Gulfport, Mississippi manufacturing

4. SOPREMA as a Partner
Quality, innovation & service
Operating with core values of integrity and respect, commitment to excellence, and a focus on sustainable development to minimize our impact on the environment
Proven history of quality and consistency
ISO 9001, & registered
Worldwide R&D
50 scientists
Industry proven technologies
System solutions
Service
Solution driven
Training programs onsite or at one of our training facilities
Local support for events and promotional efforts

5. SOPREMA Systems Technology offerings: Product solutions for:
Extensive product offering
Product solutions for:
Roof Systems
Waterproofing Systems
Wall Systems
Civil Engineering Applications
Technology offerings:
SBS-Modified Bitumen
Synthetic Membranes
Liquid Applied Membranes & Coatings

6. Waterproofing Systems
Below grade systems
Blindside, underslab, vertical foundation wall
Product
Description
COLPHENE® ICF
Insulated concrete forms
COLPHENE 3000
Self adhered, below grade
COLPHENE BSW (F)
Fleece backed, blindside
COLPHENE RF
Spray applied below grade
COLPHENE H
Hot rubberized asphalt
COLPHENE Flam 180
SBS-modified bitumen
ALSAN® RS
PMMA & PMA

7. Waterproofing Systems
Horizontal waterproofing systems
Plaza, balconies, garden roofs, parking decks
Product
Description
2 Ply COLPHENE 3000
Self adhered
COLPHENE H
Hot rubberized asphalt
ALSAN RS
PMMA
COLPHENE Flam 180
SBS-modified bitumen

8. Overburden Systems Insulation Drainage composites – Sopradrain
Single source warranty
Insulation
Drainage composites – Sopradrain
Garden Roof composites
SOPRANATURE®
Conventional build-up and tray system options are available
SOPREMA can offer every component needed for a vegetated roof application
Paver systems
T-Clear Panels

9. Sopradrain ECO-Vent (700R)
Drainboards
Sopradrain eco-vent
PROPERTIES
STANDARDS
Sopradrain ECO-Vent (700R)
Hydrodrain 300
Mel-Drain 7572
J-Drain 300
Core properties
Roll Dimensions -
39" x 100'
4' x 50'
Thickness (mm)
11.43 (0.45")
6.35 (0.25")
Compressive strength (kPa)
ASTM D 1621
1436 (>30,000 psf)
40,000 psf
30,000 psf
Water Flow Rate
ASTM D 4716
13. psf Gradient 1)
8.5 psf Gradient 1)
9 psf Gradient 1)
Core Material
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Polystyrene
Fabric Properties
Apparent opening size (AOS)
ASTM D 4751
0,212mm (70 US Sieve)
Flow Rate (l/min-m²)
ASTM D 4491
4887 (120 gal/min/ft²)
5,704 (140 gal/min/ft²)
28 gal/min/ft²
Grab Tensile (kN)
ASTM D 4632
0.54 (120 lb)
0.45 (100 lb)
465 x 290 (?)
Grab Elongation (%) 50
not listed
Puncture Resistance (kN)
ASTM D 4833
0.31 (70 lb)
0.3 (65 lb)
Fabric Material
Woven
non woven white
filter fabric
high strength
polypropylene

10. Drainboards Sopradrain eco-2 – additional filter fabric PROPERTIES
STANDARDS
Sopradrain ECO-2 (750R)
Hydrodrain 1000
TremDrain S
J-Drain 1000
Core properties
Roll Dimensions -
39" x 100'
4' x 50'
Thickness (mm)
11.43 (0.45")
6.35 (0.25")
Compressive strength (kPa)
ASTM D 1621
1436 (>30,000 psf)
40,000 psf
30,000 psf
Water Flow Rate (l/sec-m²)
ASTM D 4716
8.6 psf Gradient 1)
8.5 psf Gradient 1)
9 psf Gradient 1)
Core Material
polypropylene
polyethylene
polystyrene
Fabric Properties
Apparent opening size (AOS)
ASTM D 4751
0,212mm (70 US Sieve)
0.180mm (80 US Sieve)
Flow Rate (l/sec-m²)
ASTM D 4491
4887 (120 gal/min/ft²)
5,704 (140 gal/min/ft²)
3,260 (80 gal/min/ft²)
Grab Tensile (kN)
ASTM D 4632
0.54 (120 lb)
0.45 (100 lb)
0.64 (145 lb)
Grab Elongation (%) 50
not listed 60
Puncture Resistance (kN)
ASTM D 4833
0.31 (70 lb)
0.3 (65 lb)
0.22 (50 lb)
Fabric Material
woven
non woven white
filter fabric

11. Other Drainboard Offerings
Sopradrain eco 5, 10G, 15G & 18G
SOPREMA
Sopradrain
Eco-5
10-G
15-G
18-G
Eco-Vent
Eco-2
Carlisle
N/A
CCW Miradrain
2000
6000
9000
Hydrotech
Hydrodrain 400
Hydrodrain 700
Hydrodrain 300
Hydrodrain 1000 (302)
Cosella-Dorken
Delta Drain
Tremco
TremDrain
TremDrain S
1000
W.R. Meadows
Mel Drain
5012
5035
7555
7572
Henry/Bakor Co.
DB 2000
DB 6000
DB 9000
Grace Hydroduct
Hydroduct 200
Hydroduct 660
Terrafix
Terradrain
1000 T
200
600
900
J-Drain
J-Drain 400
J-Drain 700
J-Drain 300
J-Drain 1000 (302)

12. Let’s start at the bottom…
Building Envelope Solutions….
Let’s start at the bottom…

13. Waterproofing Systems
Below grade systems
Blindside, underslab, vertical foundation wall
Product
Description
COLPHENE® BSW(F)
Fleece backed, blindside
COLPHENE 3000
Self adhered, below grade
COLPHENE ICF
Insulated concrete forms
COLPHENE RF
Spray applied below grade
COLPHENE H
Hot rubberized asphalt
SBS-modified bitumen
Heat welded
ALSAN Flashing
Liquid applied membrane
ALSAN RS
PMMA & PMA

14. COLPHENE BSW (F) Specifically designed for Blind Side Waterproofing
Fleece backed, blindside & underslab
Specifically designed for Blind Side Waterproofing
108 mils thick with exceptional puncture resistance and tensile strength
Excellent adhesion to poured concrete
Easy to install (contractor friendly)
Methane barrier
2 ply system available (shotcrete applications)

15. COLPHENE BSW (F)
benefits
Superior product properties: adhesion to poured concrete, methane barrier, permeability, puncture resistance, hydrostatic head pressure resistance, etc.
Efficient, contractor friendly installation
Highly chemical resistant
Clear, concise detailing
Easy to identify damage and accomplish repairs

16. COLPHENE BSW (F)
benefits
108 mils thick, polyester reinforced, fleece bottom, sanded top SBS-modified
150 ft2 rolls
Competitive with bentonite system pricing
Meets or exceeds competitors’ specifications
Lateral water migration and hydrostatic head pressure testing completed and available

17. COLPHENE BSW (F)
benefits
Additional ply options available
4-inch self adhered side laps
6-inch end laps embedded in COLPHENE Liquid Membrane
Competitors’ products exhibit substantially greater memory
Pressure equalization not required, high puncture resistance, high tear resistance, superior resistance to construction damage
Unlike bentonite and bentonite/HDPE hybrids and HDPE sheet materials

18. COLPHENE BSW (F) Grace (HDPE) Tremco (bentonite) Carlisle (bentonite)
Competitors
Grace (HDPE)
Tremco (bentonite)
Carlisle (bentonite)
Polyguard (fleece backed thermoplastic TPO)
Cetco (bentonite)

19. HDPE film with adhesive
COLPHENE BSW (F)
Competitive comparison - grace
PROPERTIES
COLPHENE BSW (F)
ASTM
Preprufe 300R
Preprufe 160R
Color
black
white
Thickness
108 mils (2.7mm)
D3767
46 mils (1.2mm)
32 mils (0.8mm)
Roll dimensions
49' x 39"
4' x 98'
4' x 115'
Roll weight
92 lb (41.7 kg)
108 lb (50 kg)
92 lb (40 kg)
Approximate roll coverage
147 ft² (13.6m²)
392 ft² (36m²)
460 ft² (42m²)
Under face
Sanded
HDPE film with adhesive
Top Face
polyester fleece
protective coating
Tensile strength MD/XD
Mpa
23.7 / 18.5 Mpa
D412
27.6 Mpa (4000 psi)
Ultimate elongation %
67 / 74 %
300% (no reinforcement)
Low Temp flexibility °C
unaffected at -23 °C
D1970
Adhesion to poured concrete
N/m
2880 N/m
D903
880 N/m
Puncture resistance N
1210 N
E154
990 N
445 N
Resistance to hydrostatic head m
> 70 m
D5385
70 m
Crack cycling at -23 °C
unaffected
C836
Tear resistance
125 N
D5601
not listed
Lap peel adhesion
1360 N/m
D1876
440 N/m
Water vapor transmission
(ng/Pa.s.m² )
0.21 ng/Pa.s.m²
E96B
0.6 ng/Pa.s.m²
Water absorbtion
0.50%
D570

20. COLPHENE 3000 & ICF COLPHENE 3000 COLPHENE ICF
60 mil self adhered below grade waterproofing
COLPHENE ICF
40 mil self adhered below grade waterproofing
Insulated concrete forms

21. COLPHENE 3000 & ICF Exceptional: Side & end lap adhesion
benefits
Exceptional:
Side & end lap adhesion
Adhesion to concrete and most substrates
Tensile strength
Puncture resistance
Dimensional stability
Resistance to hydrostatic pressure

22. COLPHENE 3000 & ICF Grace Tremco Henry Products Carlisle Systems
competitors
Grace
Tremco
Henry Products
Carlisle Systems
Polyguard Products
Tamko

23. COLPHENE RF
Spray applied, below grade

24. COLPHENE RF
Spray applied, below grade
Two-component, polymer modified bituminous emulsion waterproofing
Outstanding flexibility and adhesion for all types of below grade waterproofing applications
Available in spray and roller grade

25. COLPHENE RF
benefits
COLPHENE RF is co-sprayed with a accelerator for increased cure time
High productivity (up to 11,000 ft2/ day)
Fully cured concrete not required prior to application
Extremely high flexibility
Forms a seamless and uniform film

26. COLPHENE RF Grace (Procor) Tremco (Tremproof 250 GC) Henry Products
Competitors
Grace (Procor)
Tremco (Tremproof 250 GC)
Henry Products
Carlisle Systems (Barricoat)
Epro

27. COLPHENE H
Below grade system

28. COLPHENE H
applications
180 mils (non reinforced)…used in IRMA and vertical foundation walls
215 mils (fully reinforced)…used in all applications

29. COLPHENE H
benefits
COLPHENE 180 Sanded option eliminates need for additional protection board
Superior product formulation and enhanced performance capabilities
Multiple product options for flashing and finish membrane
More than 40 years of service and performance

30. COLPHENE H American Hydrotech Tremco Carlisle Products Henry Products
Competitors
American Hydrotech
Tremco
Carlisle Products
Henry Products
Cetco
Barrett
Polyguard Products
Siplast

31. COLPHENE 2 Ply SBS-Modified Bitumen

32. COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
Membrane options
COLPHENE Flam 180
COLPHENE Flam 180 GR
COLPHENE Stick
COLPHENE Stick GR
COLPHENE 180 Sanded
COLPHENE 180 GR

33. COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
benefits
Various assembly options
Thick, redundant membrane
Excellent puncture
Toughness
Durability
Liquid options available for flashing details

34. COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
Competitors
Tremco
Carlisle
Henry
Garland
John Mansville
Lorenco
Siplast

35. Accessory Products Primers Sealants/Mastics ALSAN Flashing DUOTACK
Elastocol Stick
Elastocol Stick Zero
Elastocol 500
Elastocol 350
Sealants/Mastics
Sopramastic
Sopramastic SP1
Sopramastic SP2
ALSAN Flashing
DUOTACK

36. ALSAN RS System Primers ALSAN RS 276 ALSAN RS 222 ALSAN VRX
Pmma Liquid applied membrane
Primers
ALSAN RS 276
ALSAN RS 222
ALSAN VRX

37. ALSAN RS System Waterproofing resin ALSAN RS Fleece ALSAN RS 230
Pmma Liquid applied membrane
Waterproofing resin
ALSAN RS 230
ALSAN RS 260 LO
ALSAN RS Fleece

38. ALSAN RS Various assembly options Short cure times
benefits
Various assembly options
Short cure times
Excellent chemical resistance
Self terminating
Encapsulation of existing systems, reduced wastes
Application not affected by relative humidity (RH)
VOC compliant
Cold applied, no flame

39. ALSAN RS Easy to repair Low maintenance/no maintenance
benefits
Easy to repair
Low maintenance/no maintenance
Adheres to most existing systems
Monolithic
Cold temperature application – down to 23°F
Limited liability, short exposure time
White (CRRC)
ALSAN RS 260 LO – 100 times less volatile
Superior low temperature flexibility

40. ALSAN RS Parking decks High rise Balconies Plaza IRMA roofing
Target applications
Parking decks
High rise
Balconies
Plaza
IRMA roofing
Recovery applications

41. ALSAN RS Siplast ALT Sterling Lloyd BASF Tremco
competitors
Siplast
ALT
Sterling Lloyd
BASF
Tremco
Kemper (unsaturated polyester)
Liquid Plastics

42. ALSAN RS Siplast (PMMA) First generation PMMA
competitors
Siplast (PMMA)
First generation PMMA
Inferior low temperature flexibility
Inferior elongation capability
No low odor system – masking agent used in SB
Applied Liquid Technologies (ALT) (PMMA)
New market entry company giving 20 year warranties

43. ALSAN RS
competitors
Kemper UP and 2K PUR (unsaturated polyester and 2K polyurethane)
Limited application window
Product consists of 3 components (3K)
Low temperature product consists of 4 components (4K)
Liquid Plastics (1K PUR)
Slow curing time (moisture triggered vs. moisture cured)
(Refer to product comparisons)

44. ALSAN RS Tremco (PUMA) PUMA ? Flashing grade must be field modified
competitors
Tremco (PUMA)
PUMA ?
MSDS is similar to RS 230 PMMA
Flashing grade must be field modified
Thixotropic Filler
Finishing components are all MMA, chemistry
See MSDS
New entry to market place
Not on the USA Web site

45. ALSAN RS System vs. Competition

46. ALSAN RS System competition Manufacturer App. coverage rate (standard)
Membrane thickness (DFT)
Elongation (reinforced membrane)
Low temperature flexibility
Shore A hardness, avg.
Reinforcement type, typical
Typical warranty term
Min. application temp.
Solid to walk on/ full cured
UV light stability
Rain proof/solid to walk on/full cured
SOPREMA ALSAN RS 230 System (PMMA)
0.31 kg/sf
115 mils (ASTM D5147)
55% (ASTM D412)
-13°F (ASTM D5147)
81 (ASTM D2240)
Polyester fabric
20 years +
23°F
60 minutes/ 3 hours (at 23°F & max. 96% R.H.)
Siplast ParaPro Roof System (PMMA)
90 mils (ASTM D5147)
35% (ASTM D412)
23°F (ASTM D5147)
20 years
45 minutes/ 2 hours (at 23°F & max. N/A. R.H.)
SOPREMA ALSAN RS 260 LO System (PMMA low odor)
105 mils (ASTM D5147)
54% (ASTM D412)
14°F (ASTM D5147)
78 (ASTM D2240)
32°F
YES
45 minutes/ 90 minutes/ 6 hours
Kemperol 2K-PUR System (2-part no odor polyurethane)
70 mils (ASTM NA)
30% (ASTM NA) NA
68 (ASTM NA)
41°F NO
6 hours/ 24 hours/ 3 days
Manufacturer
System/ Coating type
Initial Solar Reflectivity
After 3 yrs retested
Initial Thermal Emissivity
LEED SS 72 Credit “Heat Island Effect Roof” certification point**
Other LEED points possible
SOPREMA ALSAN RS System (PMMA)
Top finish coat (white)
0.86
Pending
0.89
Yes
Siplast ParaPro System (PMMA)
Membrane (white)
0.85
0.88
Kemperol BR & V210 Systems (Unsaturated-Polyester)
Top finish coat (white) urethane-based
0.83
0.87

47. ALSAN RS Comparison

48. Waterproofing
Questions?

49. Wall Systems Air & vapor barrier systems Air and vapor barrier systems
Product
Description
Sopraseal® 1100T
Self adhered, non-permeable
Soprasolin HD
Sopraseal Xpress G
Factory laminated, non-permeable air and vapor barrier to gypsum board
Sopraseal Stick VP
Self adhered, permeable
In Development
Sopraseal VPS
Spray or roller grade, permeable
Sopraseal NPS
Spray or roller grade, non-permeable

50. Sopraseal Stick 1100T
Non permeable

51. Soprasolin HD
Non permeable

52. Sopraseal Xpress G
Non permeable

53. Sopraseal Stick VP
Self adhered, permeable
Composed of a tri-layer laminated polypropylene with a specially designed adhesive
Primary function is to provide a superior level of protection to the structure from the damaging effects of air and water infiltration

54. Sopraseal Stick VP competition Water Vapor Permeance Roll Thickness
Roll Coverage
ASTM E2357
NFPA 285
Primer Required
SOPREMA
Sopraseal Stick VP
8.7 perms
24 mils
302 sq ft
Yes No
Grace
PAB VPS
15 perms
26 mils
450 sq ft
Henry
VP 160
29 perms
23 mils
400 sq ft
Yes (< 40°F)

55. What’s Next in Wall Systems?
Air barriers are in Division 7
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56. Thank you!
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