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Introduction to SOPREMA®
Focus on Waterproofing & Wall Systems
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Agenda Introduction to SOPREMA® SOPREMA as a Partner
Waterproofing Systems Overburden Systems Sopradrain Introduction SOPREMA Products & Benefits Wall Systems
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Let’s start at the bottom…
Building Envelope Solutions…. Let’s start at the bottom…
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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COLPHENE BSW (F) Grace (HDPE) Tremco (bentonite) Carlisle (bentonite)
Competitors Grace (HDPE) Tremco (bentonite) Carlisle (bentonite) Polyguard (fleece backed thermoplastic TPO) Cetco (bentonite)
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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
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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
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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
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COLPHENE 3000 & ICF Grace Tremco Henry Products Carlisle Systems
competitors Grace Tremco Henry Products Carlisle Systems Polyguard Products Tamko
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COLPHENE RF Spray applied, below grade
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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
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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
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COLPHENE RF Grace (Procor) Tremco (Tremproof 250 GC) Henry Products
Competitors Grace (Procor) Tremco (Tremproof 250 GC) Henry Products Carlisle Systems (Barricoat) Epro
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COLPHENE H Below grade system
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COLPHENE H applications 180 mils (non reinforced)…used in IRMA and vertical foundation walls 215 mils (fully reinforced)…used in all applications
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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
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COLPHENE H American Hydrotech Tremco Carlisle Products Henry Products
Competitors American Hydrotech Tremco Carlisle Products Henry Products Cetco Barrett Polyguard Products Siplast
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COLPHENE 2 Ply SBS-Modified Bitumen
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COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
Membrane options COLPHENE Flam 180 COLPHENE Flam 180 GR COLPHENE Stick COLPHENE Stick GR COLPHENE 180 Sanded COLPHENE 180 GR
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COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
benefits Various assembly options Thick, redundant membrane Excellent puncture Toughness Durability Liquid options available for flashing details
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COLPHENE SBS-Modified Bitumen
Competitors Tremco Carlisle Henry Garland John Mansville Lorenco Siplast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ALSAN RS Parking decks High rise Balconies Plaza IRMA roofing
Target applications Parking decks High rise Balconies Plaza IRMA roofing Recovery applications
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ALSAN RS Siplast ALT Sterling Lloyd BASF Tremco
competitors Siplast ALT Sterling Lloyd BASF Tremco Kemper (unsaturated polyester) Liquid Plastics
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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
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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)
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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
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ALSAN RS System vs. Competition
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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
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ALSAN RS Comparison
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Waterproofing Questions?
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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
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Sopraseal Stick 1100T Non permeable
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Soprasolin HD Non permeable
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Sopraseal Xpress G Non permeable
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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
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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)
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What’s Next in Wall Systems?
Air barriers are in Division 7 Start looking! Leverage current architectural relationships-obtain specifications Leverage current GC & WP or Interiors contractor relationships-to obtain opportunities Contact me with opportunities and I can assist in specification review, submittals, details and contractor training
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Thank you! Questions?
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