Archetech Issue 34 2018 | Page 36

Interior Refurb Don’t allow subfloor moisture or contaminated floors to delay occupation The ultimate Fast Track Solution Stopgap Isolator Membrane The F Ball range of market leading Stopgap Waterproof Surface Membranes I f you’re faced with a damp or contaminated floor it could delay occupation of the building, create frustration with the client and of course be costly. wide rolls Stopgap Isolator Membrane provides the perfect solution in any construction or refurb scenario where damp or contaminated floors are an issue. Fortunately there is a solution - specify one of the F. Ball range of market leading Stopgap Waterproof Surface Membranes. Trusted by the World’s leading flooring contractors the F. Ball range of products is guaranteed to perform in all types of situations where problem floors are an issue. This range of high performance products are designed to solve problems, eliminate the risk of a failed installation and guarantee peace of mind. Stopgap F76 - a solvent free, one coat epoxy waterproof surface membrane designed for subfloors with up to 92% Relative Humidity (RH) Stopgap F77 - a solvent free, one coat application epoxy system which impedes the passage of construction moisture and rising damp up to 98% RH. Pigmented black for easy application Stopgap F77 can also be applied directly over underfloor heating screeds where readings are up to 90% RH. Stopgap F78 - a solvent free, one component system, which impedes the passage of construction moisture where relative humidity values are up to 95% RH with a two coat application. Pigmented blue for easy application F78 is environmentally friendly and ready to use with no mixing necessary and can be resealed and stored for future use. If applied within 12 hours no priming is required when used with the appropriate Stopgap smoothing underlayment. Isolator Membrane - an impervious loose lay sheet designed to be laid over damp or contaminated subfloors. Available in 2 metre As well as providing one of the most comprehensive range of products to combat damp or contaminated floors F Ball also provide an innovative Moisture Check System to remove any doubt and eliminate the risk of a failed installation. Refurb retrofit magazine May 2017 R4 Digital Hygrometer The system, designed by F Ball’s UK team of specialists has three phases - Check it, Measure it, Solve it. Check It The affordable Protimeter Aquant or Protimeter MMS2 quickly indicates whether a full test for moisture is required. Measure It The digital Hygrometer accurately measures the relative humidity of a subfloor, which tells the user precisely what solution option is required. Solve It Specify the most appropriate solution from the range - Stopgap F76, F77, F78 or Isolator Membrane. Learn more at www.f-ball.co.uk 30 Stopgap F77 Protimeter Aquant