Triflex BTS-P - Balcony waterproofing system
Triflex BTS-P
Balcony waterproofing system with Triflex ProTerra and Triflex ProFloor
Preliminary remarks:
Work is carried out using products from the Minden-based company Triflex GmbH & Co. KG.
Compliance with all applicable guidelines is taken into account and required for the different recommended system build-ups using Triflex products.
The waterproofing systems within the system build-up with Triflex ProDetail (junctions, details) and Triflex ProTerra (surfaces) are covered by European Technical Approvals (ETAs) issued by the German approval body for non-regulated construction products and types of construction, Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt), and meet the requirements of the Construction Products Directive of the EU (CE marking) according to ETAG No. 005 in the highest usage categories.
General Building Supervisory Authority Test Certificates (PG-FLK) certify the suitability for use of the waterproofings within the system build-up as structure waterproofing on surfaces with an inclination of up to 90° as per MVV TB C 3.28.
Use of the system as flame-retardant variant S1 is also certified by a General Building Supervisory Authority Test Certificate.
Before the contract is awarded, contractors must prove that they have been trained in the application of Triflex products. Otherwise, instruction by a trainer shall be provided on-site.
The quantities contained herein shall be checked on the building site.
Billing shall be based on measurements conducted jointly by the contractor and client.
The waterproofing system must be applied so as to prevent rainwater from penetrating the system structure in the event that work is interrupted.
For disposal of rubble, the cartage and landfill costs shall be included in the individual prices or itemised separately.
Concerns about prior work performed by other contractors shall be communicated to the client in writing immediately, ideally before work begins.
It is recommended that the bidder view the work site prior to submitting a tender.
If alterations or special work not included herein become necessary after work has commenced, detailed notification shall be given before going ahead with such alterations or special work, and the work shall subsequently be billed separately.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all work shall be regarded as a comprehensive turnkey service, including the supply of all required materials and ancillary services.
The contract comprises the following components:
Specifications
System description and manufacturerlsquo;s product information
DIN 18202 - Tolerances in building construction
DIN 18531 - Waterproofing of roofs, balconies, loggias and walkways
Rules for waterproofing systems (German Flat Roof Guidelines) - Zentralverband des Deutschen Dachdeckerhandwerks (German Central Association of the Roofing Trade)
Building code regulations
Accident prevention regulations
German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB), Part B
in the versions valid at the time of conclusion of the contract.
The system build-up must be adapted by the expert planner to meet the project-specific requirements. Detailed tender texts must be created by the planner on his or her own authority. There is no specific project consultation associated with the issue of these draft specifications. The preparation of drafts is a non-obligatory service provided by Triflex. Any legal claims from this service are excluded.
System and product characteristics:
Full-surface fleece-reinforced waterproofing system based entirely on polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA)
Withstands high mechanical loads
Hydrolysis-resistant
Seamless
Cold-applied
Fast-curing
Solvent-free
Flexible
Vapour-permeable
Full-surface adhesion on a multitude of substrates
Root- and rhizome-resistant according to FLL standards
Conditions for use as per manufacturerlsquo;s system and product descriptions (e.g. minimum application temperature 0 °C substrate moisture max. substrate moisture 6 % by weight, surface temperature min. 3 °C above dew point)
Joint-bridging
Dynamic crack-bridging properties
Crack-bridging up to 3.0 mm based on PG-FLK
Weather-resistant (UV, IR etc.)
Chemical-resistant
Fire classification according to EN 13501-5: Class BROOF(t1), BROOF(t2), BROOF(t3), BROOF(t4)
Fire classification according to EN 13501-1: Class E
Hard roofing in accordance with the German regional building regulations
European Technical Approval with CE mark in the highest usage categories (W3, M and S, P1 to P4, S1 to S4, TL4, TH4)
Complies with DIN 18531 and German Flat Roof Guidelines
Triflex BTS-P version S1 is flame-retardant (B1 according to DIN 4102 and Class Cfl-s1 according to DIN EN 13501- 1)
Can be combined with Triflex BIS balcony insulation system or Triflex ProDrain balcony uncoupling system
Last updated: 02/2022
Preliminary remarks
General
Building site preparation
Building site preparation
Structure and substrate inspection
Checking for cavities by tapping the existing surfaces with a hammer, and marking any areas that sound hollow.
Cavities
Determining and recording the moisture content of the existing concrete substrate using a suitable gauge (e.g. a CM device).
Moisture content
Testing the evenness and gradient of the existing substrate.
Evenness and gradient
Determining and recording the specified adhesive tensile strength of the existing substrate using a suitable gauge (e.g. a Herion unit).
Adhesive tensile strength
Substrate pre-treatment
See Triflex BTS-P system description, Substrate pre-treatment table.
Triflex BTS-P version S1 (flame-retardant) is proofed on the surface of solid mineral substrates with a raw density >1,350 kg/m³ (e.g. concrete, screed and lightweight concrete) and on the slope grout Triflex Cryl Level 215.
Notice system description
Preparation of the substrate by grinding with suitable abrasive tools, incl. cleaning, acknowledgement of delivery, off-site transportation and proper disposal of any rubble.
Grinding
Removal of any contaminated surfaces on the concrete/screed using a suitable milling machine of approx. 5 mm in depth in order to ensure the adhesive property and soundness of the substrate incl. acknowledgement of delivery, off-site transportation and proper disposal of the milled material.
Milling
Triflex Primer
See Triflex BTS-P system description, Substrate pre-treatment table.
Substrate pre-treatment table
Priming with Triflex Cryl Primer 222.
Consumption: at least 0.40 kg/m2
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines. Adhesion to the substrate must be checked on a case-by-case basis.
Priming of asphalt
e.g. concrete, screed, tiles, wood, lightweight concrete, plaster/masonry.
Priming with Triflex Cryl Primer 276.
Consumption: at least 0.40 kg/m2
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines. Adhesion to the substrate must be checked on a case-by-case basis.
Priming of concrete
e.g. on composite thermal insulation systems, resin-modified mortar.
Priming with Triflex Pox R 100 incl. dressing with a surplus of quartz sand, size 0.2-0.6 mm. Removing any surplus after curing.
Consumption of Triflex Pox R 100: at least 0.30 kg/m²
Consumption of quartz sand 0.2-0.6 mm: at least 2.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines. Adhesion to the substrate must be checked on a case-by-case basis.
Priming of composite thermal insulation systems
Priming with Triflex Glass Primer, incl. pre-cleaning of the surface with Triflex Glass Cleaner.
Consumption of Triflex Glass Cleaner: at least 0.05 l/m²
Consumption of Triflex Glass Primer: approx. 0.05 l/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines. Adhesion to the substrate must be checked on a case-by-case basis.
Priming of glass
e.g. stainless steel, steel and zinc.
Priming with Triflex Metal Primer, incl. pre-cleaning of the surface with Triflex Cleaner.
Consumption of Triflex Cleaner: at least 0.20 l/m²
Consumption of Triflex Metal Primer: approx. 0.08 l/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines. Adhesion to the substrate must be checked on a case-by-case basis.
Priming of metal
Triflex repairs
e.g. in the event of shrinkage cracks, small areas of damage and uneven areas.
Grouting and filling in with Triflex Cryl Paste.
Consumption: approx. 1.40 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
Grouting
e.g. in the event of larger areas of damage.
Levelling out and filling in with Triflex Cryl RS 240.
Consumption: approx. 2.20 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
Levelling out
Repairing defective spots on the existing mineral substrate or on asphalt using a scratch coat with a Triflex ProFloor base.
Triflex ProFloor scratch coat made from 33 kg Triflex ProFloor with the addition of up to 10 kg quartz sand (0.2-0.6 mm), grey finish.
Consumption: at least 2.00 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
Scratch coat, mineral substrate or asphalt
Creation of a sufficient gradient using Triflex Cryl Level 215.
Consumption: approx. 2.20 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
Gradient creation
Triflex detail waterproofing
Creation of detail waterproofing with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece. The Triflex ProDetail waterproofing system has been awarded ETA approval (ETA No. 06/0269) with CE mark in the highest usage categories W3, M and S, P1 to P4, S1 to S4, TL4, TH4, BROOF(t1), BROOF(t2), BROOF(t3), BROOF(t4).
Test reports certify the root resistance according to FLL standards and resistance to hailstorm according to DIN EN 13583 for hard and flexible substrates.
ETA approval
Waterproofing of the wall junction with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2703)
Wall junction
Waterproofing of the door sill with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Corresponds to Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2703)
Door sill
Waterproofing of the gully with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2705)
Gully
Waterproofing of the gutter inlet with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Corresponds to Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2705)
Gutter
Waterproofing of the settlement joint with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2704)
Settlement joint
Waterproofing of the penetration with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2704)
Penetration
Waterproofing of the leading edge with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2706)
Leading edge with bracket mounted gutter
Waterproofing of the leading edge with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Corresponds to Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2706)
Leading edge with eaves flashing
Installation and bonding of the Triflex balcony edge finishing profile with Triflex Cryl Paste.
Consumption: approx. 1.40 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Waterproofing of the leading edge with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2707)
Leading edge with edge finishing profile
Installation and bonding of the Triflex balcony edge finishing profile P 250 with Triflex Cryl Paste.
Consumption: approx. 1.40 kg/m² per mm layer thickness
Waterproofing of the leading edge with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Corresponds to Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2707)
Leading edge with edge finishing profile P 250
Triflex joint waterproofing
Creation of joint waterproofing with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece. The Triflex ProDetail waterproofing system has been awarded ETA approval (ETA No. 06/0269) with CE mark in the highest usage categories W3, M and S, P1 to P4, S1 to S4, TL4, TH4, BROOF(t1), BROOF(t2), BROOF(t3), BROOF(t4).
Test reports certify the root resistance according to FLL standards and resistance to hailstorm according to DIN EN 13583 for hard and flexible substrates.
ETA approval
Waterproofing of the construction joint with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 0.60 kg/m
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2708)
Construction joint
Waterproofing of the settlement joint with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 1.20 kg/m
Application according to the material manufacturer´s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2709)
Settlement joint surface
Waterproofing of the settlement joint with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProDetail: at least 1.20 kg/m
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2710)
Settlement joint - wall junction
Triflex surface waterproofing
Creation of surface waterproofing with Triflex ProDetail incl. Triflex Special Fleece. The Triflex ProDetail waterproofing system has been awarded ETA approval (ETA No. 06/0269) with CE mark in the highest usage categories W3, M and S, P1 to P4, S1 to S4, TL4, TH4, BROOF(t1), BROOF(t2), BROOF(t3), BROOF(t4).
Test reports certify the root resistance according to FLL standards and resistance to hailstorm according to DIN EN 13583 for hard and flexible substrates.
ETA approval
Waterproofing of the surface with Triflex ProTerra incl. Triflex Special Fleece.
Consumption of Triflex ProTerra: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2701)
Surface waterproofing
Triflex wearing layer
Coating of the surface with Triflex ProFloor.
Consumption: at least 4.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2701)
Wearing layer - standard
Coating of the surface with Triflex ProFloor S1.
Consumption: at least 4.00 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(See Triflex system drawing BTS-P-2702)
Wearing layer - version S1 (flame retardant)
Triflex Finish
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Micro Chips" (R 9) surface - standard
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish S1, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish S1: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
"Micro Chips" (R 9) surface - version S1 (flame retardant)
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205, dressing of the surface with Triflex Colour Mix, final finish with Triflex Cryl Finish Satin.
client.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Colour Mix: at least 0.80-1.00 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish Satin: at least 0.35 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Colour Design" (R 10) surface
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 (joint colour).
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Affixing the Triflex Design Sheet.
Finishing of the surface with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 (surface colour), dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Removal of the bonded sheet once the surface has cured.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Creative Design" (R 9) surface - standard version with Triflex Micro Chips
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 (joint colour).
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Affixing the Triflex Design Sheet.
Finishing of the surface with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 (surface colour), dressing of the surface with Triflex Colour Mix.
Removal of the bonded sheet once the surface has cured.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Colour Mix: at least 0.80-1.00 kg/m²
Consumption of final finish with Triflex Cryl Finish Satin: at least 0.35 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Creative Design" (R 10) surface - standard version with Triflex Colour Mix
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 with quartz sand dressing, size 0.2-0.6 mm.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of quartz sand 0.2-0.6 mm: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Finishing with Triflex Cryl Finish 205 a second time, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.70 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Dressing, fine" (R 11) surface - standard
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish S1 with quartz sand dressing, size 0.2-0.6 mm.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish S1: at least 0.50 kg/m²
Consumption of quartz sand 0.2-0.6 mm: at least 3.00 kg/m²
Finishing with Triflex Cryl Finish S1 a second time, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish S1: at least 0.70 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
"Dressing, fine" (R 11) surface - version S1 (flame retardant)
Dressing of the wet Triflex ProFloor wearing layer with quartz sand, size 0.7-1.2 mm.
Consumption of quartz sand 0.7-1.2 mm: at least 7.00 kg/m²
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish 205, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish 205: at least 0.70 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
(Not suitable for the Triflex BTS-P S1 (flame-retardant) version).
"Dressing, coarse" (R 12) surface - standard
Dressing of the wet Triflex ProFloor S1 wearing layer with quartz sand, size 0.7-1.2 mm.
Consumption of quartz sand 0.7-1.2 mm: at least 7.00 kg/m²
Finishing of the surface and details with Triflex Cryl Finish S1, dressing of the surface with Triflex Micro Chips.
Consumption of Triflex Cryl Finish S1: at least 0.70 kg/m²
Consumption of Triflex Micro Chips: at least 0.05 kg/m²
Application according to the material manufacturerlsquo;s technical guidelines.
"Dressing, coarse" (R 12) surface - version S1 (flame retardant)
Hourly rates
Hourly rate of a foreman.
Foreman
Hourly rate of a skilled trade worker.
Skilled trade worker
Hourly rate of an assistant.
Assistant
Materials
Material consumption upon proof.
Materials
Disposal
Disposal of all waste and hazardous waste materials in accordance with the current applicable laws and implementing regulations.
Disposal