Product Specification
Emer-Proof Aqua Barrier Advanced
(UV protected membrane)
Highly flexible Class III, solvent free polyurethane waterproofing membrane
*1.00
Internal Wet Area Waterproofing
1.10
Bathrooms / Ensuites / Wet Area Waterproofing (UV protected membrane)
1.11
Where so nominated on the drawings, surfaces shall be waterproofed with a water based, liquid
applied polyurethane membrane.
The membrane shall meet the requirements of the following standards:
•
AS/NZS 4858:2004 Wet Area Membranes as a Class III membrane
•
AS 3740:2010 Waterproofing of Wet Areas within Residential Buildings
1.12
General
All surfaces shall be prepared, primed and the membrane applied, strictly in accordance with the
current supplier technical data sheet.
All work shall be carried out by a pre-qualified contractor, who is well trained in the application of
the specific, documented, membrane system.
All materials used in conjunction with the new membrane system, shall be approved by the
membrane supplier.
1.13
Surface Preparation
All membrane substrate surfaces shall be smooth, clean, dry, in a sound state and free from
irregularities and any contamination.
All substrate cracks and surface imperfections are to be filled, sealed and dry prior to membrane
application.
1.14
Priming
The primer is to be compatible with the water based membrane, and provide high bonding and
penetrating properties to porous substrates such as concrete and masonry.
To non-porous substrates, an alternative, specifically designed compatible primer, is to be used.
Parchem Construction Supplies
Document Date: 03/2017
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Product Specification
1.15
Membrane Junction Systems
All wall to wall and floor to wall junctions, internal and external corners are to incorporate an
elastic, preformed corner and joint band into the membrane system, to accommodate any
movement at these junctions.
Alternatively, apply a compatible polyurethane sealant caulking fillet to these junctions. The
sealant must be fully compatible with the nominated membrane.
1.16
Waterproofing Membrane
The waterproofing membrane is to be a single component, solvent free liquid applied
polyurethane.
It shall exhibit the following properties:
Elongation:
Tensile strength
Solids content:
Shore A hardness:
Colour:
>355%
>2 MPa
>60%
68
Green
2.00
Tile Adhesive
Ceramic, stone and mosaic tiles (with the exception of light coloured, and green marble tiles) are
to be bonded to the nominated membrane with a rubber modified, cement based, and flexible tile
adhesive. The tile adhesive has to meet the requirements of AS 2358-1990 testing.
3.00
Emer-Proof Aqua Barrier Advanced from Parchem Construction Supplies meets this
performance criteria and is approved for this application.
Parchem Construction Supplies
Document Date: 03/2017
Page 2 of 2
Parchem offers direct assistance with specifications for individual projects; we can visit the site, design office, or
arrange a meeting at our branch office. It is recommended that Parchem be consulted early in the design process.
For Technical Data Sheets (TDS), please visit our website at www.parchem.com.au. * To insert the Specification
above, Copy and Paste.