Gripset 51 Solvent Free Bitumen Rubber Membrane

Gripset 51 is a solvent free bitumen rubber liquid membrane that has excellent sealing and adhesion properties over a number of porous and non porous surfaces.

Gripset 51 is a versatile membrane in both new and existing construction for underground and external areas. Besides offering excellent membrane properties, also can be used as a protective coating for timber and metal surfaces.

Features & Benefits :

• Solvent free, non-toxic and non flammable.
• Flexible, accommodating normal substrate movement.
• Ability to withstand continuously immersed areas.
• Crack bridging properties up to 2mm.
• High adhesion properties to porous and non-porous surfaces.
• Protective coating against corrosion, rot and salt damp.
• Bonds to asphalt and bitumen surfaces, ideal for repair of failed and aged coatings.
• Compatible with cement for waterproofing slurries and mortars.
• User and environmentally safe.
• Excellent sound deadening properties.

Waterproofing Uses :

• Retaining walls and underground surfaces.
• External cellar and basement walls.
• Planter boxes and garden beds.
• Gutter repairs.
• Roofing and membrane repairs.
• Protective coating over metal and timer surfaces.

Note: When exposed to long term UV, surface crazing may occur

Application Gripset 51 is suitable for commercial, residential, industrial, rural and automotive applications.

Substrates :

Suitable surfaces for bonding Gripset 51 over include:

• Concrete, render and masonry.
• Fibre cement, plasterboard and structural sheeting.
• Marine ply, timber sheeting and timber posts.
• Clay and concrete blocks/bricks.
• Galvanised iron and zincalume (not raw steel).
• Bituminous and asphalt substrates.
• Polystyrene

When using over existing paints, membranes, coatings or other surface finishes confirm with Gripset Technical Services for suitability. Gripset 51 can be applied over damp surfaces free of surface water, however this will prolong curing.

Precautions :

• Not to be used as a trafficable coating.
• Not to be finished directly over with tiles, renders, screeds, paints or other surface finishes.
• Do not apply to areas when rain is imminent.
• Not to be applied over glass or glazed surfaces.
• Not designed as a sealant for expansion or control joints.
• Not to be used in areas where solvent or petroleum based products may be spilled.
• Not to be used in areas subject to rising damp or negative hydrostatic conditions.
• Do not apply when surface temperature is below 5°C or above 35°C.
• Safety Data sheet (SDS) available.
• For further information about this product contact technical department of Gripset Industries.