Proofex Heatstop* constructive solutions

Extruded polystyrene rigid foam for building

insulation
r.c. roof slab, and topped with concrete paving slabs or
Uses cement sand screeding.
For conserving energy used in heating and cooling of
Example of an inverted R.C roof concept is show below:
building structures.

Advantages
■ Complementary to all Fosroc membrane systems
(Proofex, Nitoproof, Brushbond)
■ Protection to most waterproofing membranes against
mechanical and thermal stress
■ Exceptional mechanical properties
■ Good resistance to the transmission of water vapour
■ Good resistance to water absorption
■ Easy to install
Metal sheet roof
Proofex Heatstop insulation board protects buildings from
Standards compliance
thermal stresses as a result of the metal sheet absorbing
Conforming to ASTM Standards.
heat . It also ensures a more comfortable temperature
level below the metal sheet by installing the Proofex
Description Heatstop above the purlins and beneath the metal sheets.
Proofex Heatstop insulation boards are manufactured Proofex Heatstop also produce an aesthetically more
from extruded polystyrene, closed-cell foam by a pleasant underside of a metal roof than one which uses
continuous extrusion process, thus giving a rigid, closed- the conventional insulation paper.
cell structure with unique properties.

The unique properties of Proofex Heatstop insulation

boards are low thermal conductivity, high resistance to
water penetration and water vapour transmission, high
compressive strength, light weight, ease of installation and
high resistance to ageing and rotting. These unique
properties help Proofex Heatstop insulation boards to
retain its insulation value throughout the life of a building.

NB: For use as insulation to interior walls, cold rooms,

Design criteria etc., or as protection to tanking membranes, please
The inverted R.C. roof concept consult Fosroc Technical Department.

The inverted R.C. roof concept, which is also known as

protected membrane, succeeds in insulating both the Properties
weather-proofing membrane and the reinforced concrete
roof slab from extreme thermal stresses and mechanical Size : 1200mm x 600mm
damages. This is achieved by placing Proofex Heatstop
Thickness : 25mm, 50mm
insulation board above the waterproofing membrane and

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Density ASTM D-1622 : 45 kg/m3 ± 1 kg/m3 membrane. Ensure that the membrane surface is free
Tensile strength : 9.1 N/mm2 of particles.

Surface : Skin 3. A layer of Proofex protection sheet should be laid

Edge profile : Shiplap/butt loosely over Proofex Heatstop extruded insulation board
and temporarily weighted against wind uplift.
Thermal conductivity : 0.022 ± 0.002 W/mk
ASTM C 518-76 4. After Proofex protection sheet has been laid, commence
Compressive strength : 300 KN/m2 ± 15 casting a layer of cement/sand slabs over the entire
ASTM D1621-73 roof.

Water vapour : 0.6 Perm. Inch 5. Joints should be treated with Thioflex 600 polysulphide
permeability sealants and Expancell polyethylene backer rod.

Water absorption : <1% ( V/V ) 6. Treatments to perimeter skirting and drainage should be
ASTM D2842 according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Coefficient of linear : 0.07 mm/mk Other applications
thermal expansion For insulation to metal roof or other functions please consult
Flammability : Type A debonded Fosroc Technical Department.
classification width
Storage
BS3837
Unused materials should be stored in covered areas.
Specification clauses
Precautions
Where so indicated on the drawings, insulation boards shall
be Proofex Heatstop extruded insulation boards and the
Health and safety
waterproofing membrane shall be Proofex 12 fabric
Proofex Heatstop contains a flame retardant additive and is
reinforced membrane manufactured by Fosroc and applied
self extinguishing plastic foam. It is classified as “Type A”
in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
building material.

Application instructions (r.c. roof) Proofex Heatstop is stable and has good resistance to

1. Ensure the concrete slab is clean, fairly smooth, and acids, bases, usual building materials, cold bitumen, and

graded to fall before Proofex 12 waterproofing silicon oils but is unstable to tars, organic solvents,

membrane can be laid directly on the slab. hydrocarbon gasoline and oil based paints.

2. When the waterproofing membrane is installed The cutting and handling of Proofex Heatstop has no bad
completely, the Proofex Heatstop extruded insulation effect upon health. The material can withstand attack from
board should be laid loosely over the waterproofing insects, pest, plants and micro organisms.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

† See separate datasheet

Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Singapore
30 Toh Guan Road telephone: fax: email:
#07-07, ODC Districentre ++ 65 6665 3828 ++ 65 6899 1283 Fosroc_Singapore@Fosroc.com
Singapore 608840

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