INSTALLATION MANUAL

APPLICATION OF SINGLE-PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS

WITH POLYMERIC MEMBRANES

for use in Russia and other CIS countries

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Introduction .......................................................................... 3
1. Types of roofing membranes and scope of their application ....6
1 2. Transport and storage ..............................................................8
3. Description of roofing systems using polymeric membrane ......9

Preliminary preparations ................................................... 13

2 1. Auxiliary equipment and tools ...............................................17

2. Hot air equipment for welding membrane overlaps .............20

Laying the roofing components ......................................... 21

1. Preparation and installation the roofing deck......................23

3 2. General guidelines on roofing installation............................26

3. Correct installation of the vapour seal film .........................27
4. Fasteners ................................................................................29
5. Laying the heat insulation material .......................................32

Welding ................................................................................ 35
1. Manual welding.......................................................................37
2. Criteria for the execution of high quality welds ....................41
4 3. Quality control of executed welds .........................................42
4. Welding with automatic equipment...................................... 43
5. Setting of parameters for automatic welding equipment ..............46

Contents Contents
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 Installation of the membrane to the field area............. 49
1. Mechanically attached installation
using fasteners ............................................................51

5 2. Execution of T-joints ................................................... 56

3. Wind affected zones ................................................... 58
4. Installing fasteners along the centre
of the standard roofing sheet .................................... 60

Inside and outside corners .........................................61

1. Installation of internal corners .................................. 63
1.1 Installing the field membrane around the internal
corners ......................................................................... 64
1.2 Installing the membrane to up-stands around
an internal corner using up-stands of a different
height as an example ..................................................... 65

6 1.3 Installation of a pre-fabricated inside corner ........... 68

1.4 Execution of the internal corner with the vertical
membrane using the “envelope method” ..................70
2. Installation of external corners ...................................72
2.1 Installing the field membrane around
an external corner ........................................................73
2.2 Execution the external corner with
a non-reinforced membrane ...................................... 75
2.3 Installation of a pre-fabricated outside corner ..........76

Execution of protruding objects .................................79

1. Installing the membrane around piping .................... 81
1.2 Waterproofing a pipe using a prefabricated piece ... 83
7 1.3 Waterproofing a pipe using a non-reinforced
membrane ................................................................... 85
2. Waterproofing around a “small-diameter”
protruding object......................................................... 90

Execution of verticals and outside perimeter trim ...97

1. Mechanical fixing at angle change
8 at the perimeter using a “concealed pocket” ........... 99
2. Execution of the connection
of drip trim profiles.................................................... 105

9 Installing water outlets ............................................ 109

Contents Contents
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1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

– This manual represents a brief guide for the correct application on the
construction site; it contains only the basic rules and recommendations
on installing single-layer roofing systems using TechnoNICOL polymeric
membranes.

– TechnoNICOL polymeric membranes manufactured under the

LOGICROOF and ECOPLAST trademarks are state-of-the-art roofing and
waterproofing materials. These membranes are made of high-quality
plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-P). The multicomponent formulation
is comprised of recent-generation plasticizers and additives allowing
the manufacturer to produce a durable roofing material, which ensures
protection against ultraviolet light, reliable fire safety, retention of
plasticity under negative temperatures, and other advantages.

– The LOGICROOF and ECOPLAST PVC membranes are produced

according to state-of-the-art extrusion technology in Russia’s first
integrated production facility. This technology allows the manufacturer
to produce material with a homogeneous structure and without internal
imperfections, which ensures high quality and durability during its
operation.

– Certificates and test records issued by Russian and European

independent organizations confirm the high quality of the LOGICROOF and
ECOPLAST PVC membranes.

Introduction Introduction
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Types of roofing membranes and their scope of

application
– For the execution of the main area roof as well as the vertical part of the
joint between projecting structures and barrier walls, use LOGICROOF and
ECOPLAST V-RP or V-GR reinforced membranes only, (depending on the
chosen roofing system).

– LOGICROOF / ECOPLAST V-RP roofing membranes are reinforced

with a resistant polyester mesh and are used on the main area of the
roof when mechanically fixing (exposed system) they are also used for
executing joints between the roof and vertical structures and barrier
walls. Installation activities should not be carried out when ambient air
temperatures are lower than minus 15°С.

– ECOPLAST V-GR membrane is reinforced with glass fibre; it has increased

resistance to punctures and impacts from sharp objects, it is used when
installing ballasted and inverted roofs. This membrane has also additional
resistance against the attack from microorganisms.

– LOGICROOF V-SR is a special, highly elastic, non-reinforced membrane.

It has been designed for reinforcing the corners, sealing the connections
between the roof and piping, antenna wires, equipment supports, etc. This
membrane can be easily stretched after heating with hot air.

– LOGICROOF V-RP ARCTIC is designed for the cold regions of Russia; it

retains high flexibility at very low temperatures and allows LOGICROOF
V-RP ARCTIC membrane to be installed even in an ambient air
temperature lower than minus 25°С.

– LOGICROOF / ECOPLAST V-FB membrane have a laminated geotextile

fleece under layer. The PVC membrane is designed for use with fully
adhered systems. The geotextile simultaneously presents a separating
layer and a surface for applying an adhesive. All rolls have a fleece free
selvedge to allow the hot air welding of the sheets.

Introduction Types of roofing membranes

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TechnoNICOL PVC membrane types

Type Scope of
(brand) application
LOGICROOF V-RP A PVC membrane To be used for
ECOPLAST V-RP reinforced with a mechanically fixed
polyester net; it has system. Designed
protection against for waterproofing
ultraviolet light. the main field area
of roof, barrier walls
To be installed at and connections.
temperatures higher than
minus 15°С.
LOGICROOF V-SR A PVC membrane; it Designed for
has protection against waterproofing
ultraviolet light. around pipes and
the of reinforcement
internal and external
corners.
ECOPLAST V-GR A PVC membrane has a Designed as a
high resistance against waterproofing layer
punctures; it contains on ballasted and
fungicidal admixes; inverted roofing
protection against systems.
ultraviolet light.
LOGICROOF V-RP A PVC membrane with For use in northern
ARCTIC increased flexibility; regions when using
it is reinforced with the mechanical fixed
a polyester net and system. Designed
includes protection for waterproofing the
against ultraviolet light. main field area of
the roof, barrier walls
To be installed at and connections.
temperatures higher than
minus 25°С.
LOGICROOF / A PVC membrane with Designed for use
ECOPLAST V-FB a fleece under layer; it on fully adhered
with fleece under layer has protection against systems.
ultraviolet light.

Introduction Types of TechnoNICOL PVC

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Transportation and storage

– LOGICROOF and ECOPLAST PVC membranes are delivered wrapped in
an opaque film, reliably protecting the roll against dirt and ultraviolet light.
Each roll is provided with a label indicating its date of production and
batch number.

IMPORTANT! Please store the membrane in the factory packing

! placed horizontally on pallets; in doing so, there should be no
more than two layers of pallets. Pallets should be kept at least
1 m away from any source of heat or heating equipment.

Store the membrane out of the direct contact of moisture and

sunlight.
– When storing the membranes, installation of pallets carrying the product
on inclined (i.e. greater than 3%) surfaces IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

– In winter, keep the PVC membrane

at +10°С for at least 12 hours
before installation. For example,
keep the membrane in a heated
enclosure on the roof.

– The simplest type of the

enclosure/protection can be
made with the aid of unused
packages of insulation. A heat gun
may be used as a heating source.

Introduction Transportation and storage

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Description of roofing systems using polymeric

membranes
Mechanically fixed roofing systems
These systems use mechanical fasteners to allow fixing of both
roofing membrane and heat insulation materials to the base.

TN ROOFING Classic
Fire hazard class of К0 (30) system.
Non-walkable roofing system on a corrugated steel deck with a roof
covering made of polymeric membrane.

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1 The deck - a corrugated steel sheet; graded as per design specifications.

(For requirements on installing the deck, refer to paragraph 3.1);

2 TechnoNICOL vapour seal film. (For requirements on installing the vapour

film, refer to paragraph 3.3);

3 lower insulation layer - mineral wool heat insulator TECHNOROOF N30;

* if necessary, tapered heat insulation material may be used to create

slopes

4 Upper insulation layer - mineral wool heat insulator TECHNOROOF V60.

(For requirements on installing the insulation, refer to paragraph 3.5);

5 Polymeric reinforced membrane V-RP (LOGICROOF V-RP, LOGICROOF

V-RP ARCTIC, ECOPLAST V-RP) mechanically fixed with the TechnoNICOL
fastening system. (For further details, refer to paragraphs 3.4, 5.1 and
5.3).

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TN-ROOFING Smart
Fire hazard class of К0(15) system
Non-walkable roofing system on a corrugated steel deck with a roof
covering made of polymeric membrane and with combined heat
insulation.

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1 The roof deck - a corrugated steel sheet; graded as per design

specifications. (For requirements on installing the base, refer to
paragraph 3.1);

2 TechnoNICOL vapour seal film. (For requirements on installing the film,

refer to paragraph 3.3);

3 Lower insulation layer - mineral wool heat insulator TECHNOROOF N30 –

a fire resistant layer; at least 50 mm thick;

* if necessary, tapered insulation material may be used to create slopes

4 Upper insulation layer - extruded polystyrene foam CARBON PROF (See

paragraph 3.5 for requirements on installing the insulation);

5 V-RP polymeric reinforced membrane (LOGICROOF V-RP, LOGICROOF

V-RP ARCTIC, ECOPLAST V-RP) mechanically fixed with the TechnoNICOL
fastening system. (For more details, see paragraphs 3.4, 5.1 and 5.3).

Introduction Roofing systems using

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Mechanically fixed concrete deck roofing system

Fire hazard class of К0(45) system
Non-walkable roofing system on a concrete base with a roof covering
made of polymeric membrane and with polymeric insulation.

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1 The deck – reinforced concrete deck or light/heavy weight concrete that

ensures sufficient carrying capacity;

2 TechnoNICOL vapour seal film with sealed overlaps. (For requirements on

installing the vapour film, refer to paragraph 3.3) or heat fusing bitumen
vapour seal;

3 Insulation material - extruded polystyrene foam CARBON PROF or

TECHNOROOF N30 + TECHNOROOF V60 mineral wool. (For requirements
on installing the insulation material, refer to paragraph 3.5);

* if necessary, tapered insulation material may be used to create slopes

4 Separating layer, - glass fibre (weight should be at least 100 g/m2) or

geotextile. (Weight should be at least 150 g/m2);

5 V-RP polymeric reinforced membrane (LOGICROOF V-RP, LOGICROOF

V-RP ARCTIC, ECOPLAST V-RP) mechanically fixed with the TechnoNICOL
fastening system. (For more details, refer to paragraphs 3.4, 5.1 and 5.3)

– When applying the membrane directly onto the deck it is necessary to

install a geotextile separation layer with a weight of at least 300 g/m2 in
order to protect the membrane from mechanical damage.

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Ballasted system
In this system, the roof materials and the insulation materials are
loaded with gravel or paving slabs (i.e. ballast). The membrane is
mechanically fixed only at the perimeter and around protruding
objects.

TN-ROOFING Ballast
Fire hazard class of К0 (45) system
This system is designed ballasted roofs as per the traditional layout
of residential and public buildings.

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1 The deck - a reinforced-concrete base or light/heavy concrete that

ensures sufficient carrying capacity;

2 Heat fusing bitumen vapour seal Bikroelast HPP;

3 Heat insulation - extruded polystyrene foam CARBON PROF

* Tapered insulation material may be used to create slopes;

4 Separating layer - glass fibre (weight should be at least 100 g/m2) or a

geotextile (weight should be at least 150 g/m2);

5 ECOPLAST V-GR polymericmembranereinforced with glass fibre;

6 Separating layer - geotextile (weight should be at least 300 g/m2);

7 Ballast (river washed gravel; size 20-40 mm).

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2 Preliminary preparations
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2 Safety
Preliminary preparations

Roof installation with the application of polymeric membranes must

be carried-out in compliance with.

– Before starting work with electrical equipment powered from a 220 or

380 V network, check the voltage of the electrical network.

– If it is impossible to obtain stable voltage values, it is recommended to

interrupt welding until the power becomes stable again in order to avoid
welding inadequate quality overlaps.

– Connect your welding equipment to a power receptacle provided with a

protective grounding device. It is acceptable to use an extension cable
with protective grounding. When working with a device, use an automatic
switch with differential protection to ensure safety.

– Nozzles of hot air guns (of manual and automatic equipment) must be
clean of deposits; air must freely pass through all holes of the nozzle. Do
not work with deformed nozzles.

– Do not switch off your gun when it is working in the heating mode, as
this may result in overheating and failure of the heating element. Before
switching your gun off, set the temperature control to the “0” position and
wait until the air at the nozzle’s exit cools off.

– When working with welding equipment, use gloves or pieces of cloth to

ensure protection against potential burns.

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– If the power cable is damaged or coiled, working with electrical equipment

is prohibited. In all circumstances, reel out the cable completely before
starting work.

– Upon completion of work with electrical equipment, disconnect all

removable feed points from power sources and store them in a closed
room or cover with an impervious material.

– In conditions of insufficient lighting, action should be taken to provide

additional lighting on the roof and other safety measures.

– Do not install the roofing membrane without approving wind load, taking
into consideration wind zones and the number of fasteners needed for
each individual area.

– Roof installation without due consideration to wind load may result in the
roofing membrane being blown off! For requirements for dividing the roof
into wind zones, see paragraph 5.3.

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2 Auxiliary equipment and tools

Use the following auxiliary equipment and tools to ensure a quick
and high-quality installation of the roofing membrane.

– manual welding device (i.e. heat gun);

– narrow nozzle 40 mm;
– narrow nozzle 20 mm;
– silicone and teflon rollers (40 and 28 mm);
– narrow brass roller (8 mm);
– soft metal brush for cleaning the welding machine nozzles;
– tester for inspecting the quality of welded overlaps (hereinafter referred to
as the weld tester);
– cutter with replaceable blades for cutting the membrane;
– tin snips;
– electric screwdriver;
– “night bat” roofing knife;
– spring tape measure;
– gloves (cotton or leather);
– cotton rags;
– TechnoNICOL cleaning agent for PVC membranes;
– TechnoNICOL liquid PVC;

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– The Silicone roller is the main

roller for welded joints;

– The Teflon roller is harder than

the silicone roller; it may be used
to ensure better rolling of the
membrane;

– The Narrow brass roller is

used for welding the joints at
the points of transition from
horizontal welds to vertical welds
as well as for welding joints
inaccessible to a wide roller.

– The TechnoNICOL cleaning agent is a special agent for cleaning

PVC membranes. It should be used to remove dirt, grease from the
membrane’s surface around a weld area before applying liquid PVC.

– Before welding, wait until the cleaning agent fully evaporates from the
membrane’s surface.

– The TechnoNICOL pressure sensitive adhesive is used for sticking the

PVC membrane to masonry, concrete, wood, and metal surfaces.

– TechnoNICOL liquid PVC is designed for additional sealing of welded

overlaps; it eliminates the possibility of capillary suction of moisture into
the reinforcing net.

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– PVC prefabricated elements

for reinforcing internal and
external corners are used to
ensure quick and high-quality
reinforcement of corners on the
roof.

– Termination bars made of

aluminium-magnesium alloy
are used for fastening the
membrane’s edge to the barrier
wall.

– TechnoNICOL polyurethane
sealant is used for sealing the
termination bar.

– Fixing bars made of aluminum-

magnesium alloy are used for
fixing the membrane at angle
change between horizontal and
vertical welds and termination at
the top of verticals.

– Double sided Scotch tape is

used for sealing the vapour seal
film overlaps.

– Butyl-rubber tape is used

for attaching vapour seal
film overlaps during negative
temperatures.

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3 Hot air equipment for welding

membrane overlaps
For welding the polymeric membrane, use special-purpose manual,
semi-automatic and automatic hot-air welding equipment.

– The recommended models

of manual welding machines
are: Leister Triac S or PID,
HerzRion, HerzEron provided
with a set of nozzles and pressure
rollers.
– A narrow nozzle (40 mm wide)
is used for common welding on
horizontal and vertical surfaces.

– A narrow nozzle (20 mm wide) is used for welding in hard-to-reach places

when making junctions.
– The recommended model of
semi-automatic equipment is:
– Leister Triac Drive.

– Semi-automatic equipment is
used for welding overlaps on
horizontal, vertical and inclined
surfaces with a maximum
inclination of up to approximately
30°.

– It is recommended that the

following automatic welding
equipment should be used for
welding common roof overlaps:

– Leister Varimat (230 V – 4600

W; 380 V -5700 W) or Herz
Laron (230 V – 4600 W; 380
V - 5700 W) with a nozzle width
of 40 mm.

Preliminary preparations Equipment for welding

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3 Installing the roofing

components
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3 Installing the roofing
components

Preparing and laying the roof deck

The durability and reliability of the entire roof depends on the quality
of the roof deck, pay special attention when laying the deck and make
certain that it complies with the design documents.

– The thickness of the corrugated

sheet must be no less than
0.7 mm. When laying the
corrugated sheet, its wide flange
must be on top.

! IMPORTANT! Please check the compliance of the fastening of

the corrugated sheet to the load carrying structure on the entire
roofing area with the design. The lateral joints of the corrugated
sheet must be riveted or fixed with self-driving screws.

– The roofing system’s mechanical

fasteners used for the deck must
be sufficiently resistant to tearing.
A simple method for checking
the load carrying capability of the
roofing base is as follows: fasten
the membrane (V-RP 50 mm wide)
mechanically and apply vertical
tearing force.

– If the load carrying capacity of the roofing base is sufficient, then the membrane
will rupture rather than the fasteners tearing out from the roof deck.

Laying the roofing components Preparing and laying

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– Around the perimeter of the

corrugated sheet, in areas where
the sheet is adjacent to vertical
structures, it is necessary to fix an
L-shaped profile made of
galvanized steel of at least 0.8
mm thickness.

– The dimensions of the L-shaped

profile should be determined
in-situ according to the type of
corrugated sheet used. The main
requirement is as follows: the
horizontal part of the L-shaped
profile must reach the 3rd rib
of the corrugated sheet (refer to
drawing).

– Penetrations/holes through
the corrugated sheet designed
for service lines and rainwater
outlets must be reinforced with
galvanized steel of at least 0.8
mm in thickness.

– If necessary, fill in the troughs of

the corrugated sheet with a “non-
flammable” material for a length
of 250 mm.

Filling the troughs of the

corrugated sheet with loose
insulation material is not
recommended.

Laying the roofing components Preparing and laying

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– Before applying the vapour seal film it is necessary to:

– fill all joints between the

prefabricated reinforced-concrete
structures;

– remove construction debris, water,

snow or ice from the surface and
troughs of the corrugated sheet.

– In order to remove snow from the

troughs of the corrugated sheet, a
special spade corresponding to the
shape of the corrugated sheet can
be used.

Laying the roofing components Preparing and laying

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2 General guidelines
on roofing installation

– In order to avoid trampling of the roofing components, protect the installed

roof covering with empty pallets.

– Unprotected openings on the roof must be covered with walk able material
or have fencing to prevent workers from falling.

– Distribute the pallets uniformly with the material across the entire roof to
avoid deformation of the corrugated covering.

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3 Installing the vapour seal film

The first stage of laying the roofing components involves the
installation of the vapour seal layer. The vapour seal film performs
the important function of heat insulation and protection against
moisture entering from the rooms.

– Vapour sealing may be carried out using bitumen or polymeric materials.

– Special polyethylene film is mostly used with roofing decks made of

corrugated sheets.

– Use TechnoNICOL vapour seal film to provide vapour sealing.

– When laying the film, pay attention to its integrity and follow the
installation procedure.

– When laying the vapour seal film

along the corrugated sheet ribs,
overlaps should be attached on
the top part of the corrugation;

– In order to attach the overlaps

of the vapour seal film when the
temperature is higher than +5°С,
use double a sided Scotch tape.

– Lateral and end overlaps of the

vapour seal film must be no less
than 100 mm.

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– In order to attach the overlaps

of the vapour seal film when the
temperature is lower than +5°С,
use butyl-rubber tape.

– When laying the vapour seal film

across the corrugated sheet
ribs, temporarily put a piece of
plywood or OSB under the area to
be sealed to ensure the quality of
the overlap.

– In places where the roofing is

adjacent to walls, skylights,
shafts, and other structures, the
vapour seal film must not be less
than the height of the insulating
layer.

– For convenience purposes,

when laying the heat retaining
and additional sealing layers,
stick the vapour seal film to the
vertical structure.

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4 Fasteners
The mechanical fastening pieces are an important part of the
roofing components. The integrity and durability of the roof depends
on the correct selection of the fasteners. Use TechnoNICOL
fasteners to ensure reliable fastening of the roofing components.

IMPORTANT! When using a compressive heat insulation as

! a base beneath the membrane when fastening the roofing
components, use telescopic tubes + self-driving screws.

– In order to fasten the membranes

and insulation boards to a
roofing deck made of galvanized
corrugated sheeting, use
TechnoNICOL telescopic
fasteners and self-driving screws
(dia. 4.8 mm).

– The sharp end of the self-driving

screw must puncture the metal
by at least 25 mm.

– The membrane sheets must

overlap by at least 120 mm if the
radius of the telescopic fastener
flange is 50 mm.

IMPORTANT! The length of the telescopic element must be no

! less than 20 mm less than the insulating layer’s thickness.

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– For fastening the membrane to

a deck made of V15-V25 class
concrete or to cement-sand
screed (no less than
50 mm thick) made of mortar
of no less than class M150 the
TechnoNICOL roofing pointed
screw (dia. 4.8 mm) must be
used in combination with a
polyamide sleeve anchor (45 or
60 mm long).

– The pointed roofing screw in

combination with a polyamide
sleeve anchor must be driven
into a previously drilled hole.

IMPORTANT! When laying the membrane directly onto a rigid

! base, without a heat insulation layer, use a dish-shaped plate
with an appropriate self-driving screw.

– Use a round or oval dish-shaped

plate.

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– For fastening the membrane and

line holding pieces (i.e. the strips)
to a combined screed made
of oriented standard board,
cement bonded particle board or
asbestos-cement board, use a
self-driving screw (dia. 5.5 mm)
without a smooth part.

– A self-driving fastener (dia.

4.8 mm) for fastening to the
corrugated sheet.

– A pointed self-driving screw (dia.

4.8 mm) is used with a polyamide
sleeve anchor when fastening
to a deck made of concrete or a
cement-sand screed.

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5 Laying heat insulation material

Generally, two layers of insulating boards with staggered overlaps
are used to ensure heat insulation of the roofing system.

– Insulation boards should be

laid on the vapour seal film. The
surface of the vapour seal film
must be dry.

– If corrugated steel sheeting is

used as a roofing deck, then the
long side of the insulation board
must be laid transversal to the
corrugation.

– Diagram for laying the insulation material

Top layer of
insulation material
Bottom layer
insulation boards

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– At the end of each working day,

in order to protect the previously
installed materials from rain, put
the ends of the vapour seal film
beneath the roofing membrane
and wrap the heat retaining
material around it; secure the
film mechanically.

– For brief interruptions in work, you may similarly overlap the film and
secure it with a weight.
– At the beginning of the next working day, pull out the film from the
fasteners and continue your work; leave the damaged part of the film for
overlapping.

– Insulation material must be

fastened separately from
fastening the PVC membrane.

! IMPORTANT! When laying insulation material in several layers, it

is not necessary to individually fasten each layer! The insulation
material may be fastened in one piece.

! IMPORTANT! When laying the PVC membrane on a porous base

(i.e.foam glass, PSB-S foam construction block, extruded
polystyrene foam (XPS), PUR or PIR boards), it is necessary to
provide a separation layer made of glass fibre (weight should be at
least 100 g/m2) or geotextile (weight should be at least 150g/m2).

– The separation layer material

must overlap by at least 100
mm.

! IMPORTANT! When laying the membrane on bitumen, it is necessary

to provide a geotextile separation, (weight should be at least
300 g/m2).

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– At least two fasteners are

1200 mm required for fixing each insulation
300 mm board with a size of 1200 x 600
300 mm
mm.

600 mm
Fixing mineral
wool boards

– At least 4 fasteners are required

1200 mm for fixing each insulation board
with a size of more than one
300 mm

300 mm
meter.
1200 mm

300 mm
300 mm

Fixing mineral
wool boards

– When using combined insulation

1180 mm materials, lay the extruded
polystyrene foam CARBON PROF
150 mm 150 mm
with the label facing down. It is
580 mm

recommended that fasteners

150 mm 150 mm should be installed only on one
edge, where the L-edge of the
board to be fixed will border on
Fixing extruded polystyrene the previous board.
foam boards

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4 Welding
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4 Manual welding
Welding

Manual welding of membrane overlaps should be carried out with

a special hot air gun. The application of a common construction
hot air gun is prohibited because it generates an unstable air
temperature at the nozzle outlet.

! IMPORTANT! Before welding, read the instructions issued by the welding

equipment’s manufacturer.

– Check your welding equipment

before welding the joints:
– the nozzle clearance must be
straight and clean, i.e. free of
deposits,
– air intake holes must be clean
and open for free air passage. If
necessary, clean the air intake
holes with a soft brush.

– Values of air operating temperature may be adjusted with a temperature

control in the range of 50 to 600°C.
– For welding the PVC membrane, set the temperature value in the range
of 450-550°С according to weather conditions and rate of welding. After
switching the gun on, to ensure air and nozzle warming, wait for
7-10 minutes until the air and nozzle warm up (in cold weather this will
take more time).
– Place the membrane sheets to
ensure an overlapping width of at
least 60 mm.

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1. Membrane spot tacking

– Make tacks in several places to

secure the membrane. In order
to make a tack, put the heated
nozzle into the overlapping at a
distance of more than 40 mm
and simultaneously press the
membrane with your finger at the
nozzle outlet.

– A correctly made tack must tear

off easily, practically leaving no
traces on the membrane.

2. “Back or pre-welding”

– “Back or pre-welding” is to avoid

air leakage from the welding zone;
to do this, quickly insert the nozzle
and roll down the membrane with
one rib of the roller pressing it to
the nozzle edge.

– A correctly made “back or pre-

weld” must retain hot air in the
welding zone.

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3. Welding

– In order to carry out the final

welding, insert the hot air gun
into the “remaining” overlap at a
45° angle. In this case, the tip of
the nozzle must extend 3-4 mm
out from the overlap.

– Raise the tip of the nozzle by

1-2 mm to avoid melting the
lower membrane.

– Move the silicon roller along

the nozzle edge at a distance of
5-7 mm.

– Move the gun along the overlap;

simultaneously move the silicon
roller “across the joint”. In this
case, the roller must “jump” over
the membrane’s edge. Apply
force when the roller moves
towards the outside edge.

! IMPORTANT! “Three-pass” welding with the use of manual

equipment TechnoNICOL liquid PVC must be applied to the welded
overlaps and all roofing pieces.

– Apply TechnoNICOL liquid PVC to

ALL manually welded overlaps
(the upper membrane is shown
in green).

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– The nozzle must be attached

correctly to the neck of the
welding gun.

! IMPORTANT! Change the nozzle only after it has completely cooled.

– Remove deposits from the nozzle

with a copper brush as they
accumulate.

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2 Criteria for
a high quality weld
Main indications for a high-quality weld
Glossy strip along the outside edge

Squeezing
of lower layer

– width of the final weld must be at least 30 mm.

– cohesive rupture of the weld (i.e. exposure of the reinforcing net of one of the
welded pieces along the entire width when the joint is torn off);
Visual indications:
– a glossy trace along the outside edge of the weld around 1 cm wide;
– a small leakage of substance (i.e. a “bead”) coming out from the lower layer
along the weld;
– no wrinkles on the overlap surface;
– no indications of material overheating (i.e. change of membrane colour,
presence of deposits and carbon).
Main potential mistakes when welding with manual equipment:
– Absence of a “dense air pocket” within the overlapping.
– Improper welding parameters (i.e. air temperature, rate of gun movement and
value of force applied to the roller), which may cause material to burn or fuse
insufficiently (for details refer to paragraph 4.5).
– Improper preparation of membrane surface to be welded (i.e. presence of dirt,
sand etc.).
– Highly raised hot air gun (in this case only 2-3 mm of the membrane’s edge
results in being welded).
– Stopping the roller shot of the edge, i.e. the roller does not reach the outside
edge of the overlap (this may result in an unwelded edge).
– Failing to move the roller along the edge of the nozzle (at an angle) or moving
the roller along the overlap.

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3 Weld quality Inspection

High-quality welds are crucial for ensuring the durability of roofs
made using polymeric membranes. Inspect the quality after the
welded joints have fully cooled.

– In order to check the quality of

the weld, move the tester along
the outside edge, pressing down
slightly. – the tip of the tester
must not penetrate the joint.

– The strength of the weld may be

determined by a tensile test of
a cut out sample 50 mm wide;
this test may be carried-out
on a portable tensile machine
of Leister Examo type or on
stationary equipment.

– In order to check the quality

without the aforementioned
equipment, it is possible to use a
strip (Min 30 mm) of the welded
membrane (peel test). Just pull
apart the welded membrane strip
with your hands.

– Rupture of a high quality weld

should occur on the material
along with exposure of the
reinforcing net, the weld should
not delaminate. Measure the
welded joint width; it must be no
less than 30 mm.

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4 Automatic welding
In order to obtain a high quality weld on the main roofing area, use
special purpose automatic hot-air welding equipment.

! IMPORTANT! Before welding, read the instructions issued by the

manufacturer of automatic welding equipment.

– Before welding, set the required

parameters (i.e. air temperature
and speed of the welding
machine).

– For details on selection of

parameters refer to paragraph
4.5.

– In order to obtain a smooth edge

facilitating additional manual
welding, insert a metal plate
with machined edges (0.3-0.5
mm thick) made of galvanized or
stainless steel at the beginning
of the weld.

– Place the welding machine so that its wheel is half way along the beginning
of the metal plate.

– The metal guide roller must be

placed along the overlap edge in
a lowered position.

– Following the above requirement

is necessary in order to maintain
the correct positioning of the
machine during execution of the
weld.

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– If it is necessary to weld across

a slanted roof surface, adjust
the screw to compensate for the
angle.

– Before welding, lift the edge of

the upper membrane in order to
facilitate insertion of the nozzle
into the overlapping area. Be
careful! Do not touch hot parts
of the apparatus.

– Insert the nozzle into the

overlapped area. The apparatus
will move automatically.

– Be sure that the tip of the nozzle

extends from the outer limit of
the weld by 3-5 mm.

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– Install a second metal plate at

the end of the weld. When the
roller wheel butts against the
plate, take out the nozzle from
the overlap area; the apparatus
will stop automatically. Remove
any deposits/dirt from the nozzle
with a soft metal brush.

– Continue installation of the

membrane using automatic
welding equipment.

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5 Selection of parameters for automatic

welding equipment
The welding parameters such as air temperature and speed are not
fixed; they depend on various factors, namely: ambient temperature,
wind strength and other variables. Improper welding apparatus will
prevent the welder from welding durable, high quality welds. Suitable
parameters may be determined by executing a trial welding.

– At the beginning of each working

day or in the case of significant
weather changes, it is necessary
to perform a trial weld in order to
determine or correct the welding
parameters.
– For this purpose, take two strips
of membrane of sufficient width
and length.
– Weld the strips together,
varying the speed of the welding
apparatus at intervals of 50 cm
in length. For convenience during
this operation, the strips may be
marked.

– When the weld cools down fully

(at high ambient temperatures,
cooling may require up to
20 minutes), cut out a trial strip
of the welded membrane (min 30
mm wide) from the centre part of
each section and slowly pull the
weld apart.

– For the main indications of a high

quality weld, refer to paragraph
4.2.

Welding Selection of automatic

46 welding parameters
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– “Detaching” of the membrane

(i.e. the weld separates without
applying any force); cohesive
tearing-off is not observed. In
order to obtain a high quality
weld, either reduce speed of
welding or increase welding
temperature.

– Indications of an improper weld

are as follows:
– visible indications of burning;
– change of the membrane’s
colour;
– significant extrusion of the
membrane’s lower layer.

– To obtain a high quality weld, increase the welding speed or decrease the
welding temperature.
– One parameter may be
changed apart from speed and
temperature, which is general
pressure; this parameter
depends on the mass of the
weights installed on the welding
apparatus.

– A common recommendation is as follows: install two weights when

welding is being carried out on mineral-cotton insulation. When welding is
being carried out on a rigid surface (i.e. XPS, concrete, etc.) it is permitted
to leave one weight or weld without any weight.
– Deposits from a dirty nozzle
penetrate into the welded area.
How to eliminate this problem:
1 – perform additional welding of
the defective area with a manual
hot air gun; treat the joint with
liquid PVC.
or
2 – weld a patch of membrane
over the defective area.

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Elements navigation
1 – Welding T-joints, page 56

2 – Fastening along the centre of a standard roll, page 60

3 – Execution of internal corners, page 63

4 – Execution of external corners, page 72

5 – Execution around piping, page 81

6 – Execution of small-diameter penetrations, page 90

7 – Attachment to a barrier wall using a “concealed pocket”, page 99

8 – Execution of a low barrier wall, page 101

9 – Execution of a high barrier wall including attaching an edge strip, page 103

10 – Welding to the overhanging eaves (drip trim), page 105.

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5 Installing
the roofing membrane
to the field area
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5
1
Installing
the roofing membrane
on the field area

Mechanically fixed installation systems

– In all circumstances, unroll the

membrane perpendicular to the
corrugated sheet ribs.

– Begin installing the rolls from the

roof valley or from the counter
slopes along the perimeter walls.

– The side and end overlap of the

rollers must be at least 120 mm.

– Always stagger each roll end in

relation to the adjacent roll by at
least 300 mm.

– If it is impossible to lay the

membrane sheets without
shifting the ends, then lay a
separate strip across the main
sheets. The width of the separate
strip must be no less than 1 m.

– Avoid the formation of wrinkles

during positioning of the
membrane to ensure high quality
aesthetics.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 51 Installing membrane sheets
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– If necessary, use “roofing pliers”

in order to ensure additional
tightening of the membrane at
the fastening points.

– During winter, when installing

the membrane in negative
temperatures, small waves
may form on the surface of
the membrane. Such waves
may result from characteristic
properties of the material (i.e.
different temperature shrinkage
between the polymeric material
and reinforcing net); usually
they will disappear after the
membrane relaxes during
summer time.

! IMPORTANT! The force of the tension on the membrane depends on the

temperature. The membrane should not be tensioned too much when
ambient temperature is greater than +30°C, this may cause excessive
stresses to the membrane during negative temperatures in winter.

– Unroll the roll onto the deck.

First, secure one end of the
membrane sheet.

– Stretch the membrane along

the sheet’s length to avoid the
formation of wrinkles.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 52 Installing the membrane sheets
 5

– In order to prevent the membrane

from curling backwards, stand
on the membrane and fasten the
second end of the sheet.

– Then secure the fasteners on the

long side of the sheet.

– Weld the next roll and the sheet

end together.
Then stretch the membrane
across the sheet and secure the
fasteners on the second long
side.

– Unroll the next roll of the

membrane sheet and shift its
end by no less than 300 mm.
The overlap width must be no
less than 120 mm. Secure the
sheet end.

– Secure the second end of the

sheet, similarly tensing it along
its length.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 53 Installing membrane sheets
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– Weld the long side of the

membrane sheet using
automatic welding equipment.

– Wait until the welded joint cools

down and stretch the membrane
from the welded edge; then
secure the opposite edge of
the sheet. Continue installation
repeating the same procedure.

– Secure the fasteners on the

marked line drawn along the
side of each LOGICROOF and
ECOPLAST membrane sheet.

– When fasteners are not placed

on the marked line.

– Fixing a fastener close to the

sheet edge may cause the
membrane to rupture during
windy conditions.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 54 Installing membrane sheets
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– Perform the weld using automatic

welding equipment.

– Remove the metal plates from the

beginning and end of the overlap;
manually weld the remaining portion
of the overlap.

– When welding to vertical roofing

pieces, it is more convenient to
begin welding using the narrow
brass roller.

– Be sure to weld together the vertical

part of the overlap between the
adjacent membrane sheets.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 55 Installing membrane sheets
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2 Welding T-joints
Avoid +-shaped overlaps eliminating four layers of membrane. Make
T-shaped and linear welded joints.

– In the case of a +-shaped overlap, it is necessary to weld a patch made of

the membrane over the top of the +-shaped overlap.

! IMPORTANT! When installing the membrane, you must round off all
external corners!
– Weld together the upper
membrane corner and the lower
membrane sheet inserting a piece
of metal below to avoid welding to
the deck sheet. Weld in the end
of the next roll using automatic
welding equipment.

– Round off the corner of the upper

sheet end with scissors. For
convenience, mark the beginning
of the weld overlap.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 56 Welding T-joints
 5

– Chamfer the lower membrane

edge to the depth of the welded
overlap (not less than 30 mm)
with a blade or special tool.

– Weld in the remaining portion of

the overlap.

– Check the quality of the weld with

a tester.

– Treat manually welded areas with

liquid TechnoNICOL PVC.

– Ensure that adjacent sheets are

staggered by at least 300 mm.

300 mm

! IMPORTANT! For T-joints, chamfer the middle layer of the

membrane to ensure a high quality weld when using automatic
welding equipment. Additionally, roll the T-joints with a brass roller
immediately after using automatic welding equipment.

Installing the roofing membrane

to the field area 57 Welding T-joints
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3 Wind affected zones

Action of wind load is a significant factor and can affect roof
durability.

Central zone

Corner zone Barrier/perimeter zone

– By normative, any roof is subdivided into 3 zones with regard to the level of
wind load effect, namely: a corner zone, side edge zone and a central zone.

– The most significant effect of wind load is observed in the corner and in the
side edge zones, therefore an increased number of fasteners must be used
in these zones.

– The dimensions of the wind zones and number of fasteners required must
be established in the design.

– The minimum distance between the fasteners must be no less than 180
mm.

– The spacing of the fasteners is limited by the distance between the

corrugated sheet flanges. Accordingly, a limited number of fasteners may be
fixed in one running meter of the membrane.

– If a two-meter wide membrane is used, then no more than 2.5 fasteners

may be fixed in 1 m2 . If a design requires more fasteners (usually this relates
to the corner and side edge wall zones), then it is necessary to use sheets of
a 1 m or 0.5 m width (refer to the diagram), or it may be necessary to attach
additional fasteners to a two meter sheet and weld a 20 cm cover strip over
the top. (Refer to paragraph 5.4).

Installing the roofing membrane Wind

to the field area 58 affected zones
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Example of installing the membrane in the corner

and side edge zones using sheets of reduced width:

0.2b(0.6h)

0.1b(0.3h)
Width of the roll 1 m
Width of the roll 0,5 m
0.2b(0.6h)

Width of the roll 2 m

Width of the roll

1m

0.1b(0.3h)

– For buildings which have a height greater than or equal to one third of the
building’s width (h≥b/3), the width of the edge and corner zones amounts to
no less than one tenth of the building’s width (0.1b).

– For buildings which have a height less than one third of the building’s width
(h<b/3), the width of the edge and corner zones amounts to no less than
three tenths of the building’s height (0.3h).

Installing the roofing membrane Wind

to the field area 59 affected zones
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4 Installing fasteners along the centre

of the standard roofing sheet
An increase in the number of fasteners in the corner and edge zones
may be attained by means of fixing additional fasteners along the
centre of the standard 2 m wide roll.

– Fix the fasteners along the centre

of the roll. Weld in a reinforcing
element made of a round piece
of V-PR reinforced membrane
beneath the margin fastener
(example shown in green).

– Cut a strip (200 mm wide) out

of V-PR reinforced membrane
(example shown in green).
– In order to secure the strip, tack
it to ensure sheet alignment and
movement.

– Lengthwise, weld the strip to the

deck using the automatic welding
equipment.
– Additionally weld in the strip ends
manually.
– Treat manual welds with liquid
TechnoNICOL PVC.

Installing the roofing membrane Fastening along the centre

to the field area 60 of the standard a roofing sheet
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6 Executing corners
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6
1
Inside/outside corners

Execution of inside corner

Inside/outside corners Execution of the internal corner

63
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1.1 Installing the membrane around the internal

corner
Roofing components must be protected against water ingress during
work.

– Turn up both long side and end

side of the membrane sheet onto
the barrier wall by 50-80 mm.

– Fold the membrane as shown in

the picture.

– Weld the inside part of the fold.

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– Weld the fold to one side of the

turn up.

Installing to up-stands around an internal corner

1.2 using up-stands of a different height as an
example
Attach the membrane to the up-stand when executing the inside
corner.

– Fold down the overlapping piece

intended for the up-stand. It is
good practice to place a piece of
membrane beneath the piece in
order to prevent adhesive from
smearing deck membrane.

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– Pour a small amount of

TechnoNICOL contact adhesive
into a tray.

– Using a roller, apply a layer of the

contact adhesive to one of the
up-stands.

– Then apply adhesive to

the corresponding piece of
membrane. Be careful not to appl
adhesive to any area that you
may have to weld.

– First, push the membrane in

the corner using a narrow brass
roller.

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– Then attach the membrane onto

the up-stand using a silicon
roller.

– Cut the membrane as shown in

the picture.

– Apply adhesive to the second up-

stand and membrane.

– Attach the membrane onto the

second up-stand using the same
procedure.

– Do not use TechnoNICOL contact

adhesive for adhering the PVC
membrane to the deck.

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1.3 Installation of a pre-fabricated

inside corner
In order to ensure quick and high quality execution of the internal
corner, use a prefabricated corner piece. This piece is made of non-
reinforced PVC with a higher thickness; it is easily welded to the PVC
membrane.

– Secure the central part of the

prefabricated piece.

– Weld the piece using a brass

roller starting from the centre
and working outwards.

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– Weld the main area of the

prefabricated piece.

– Finally, weld the edges of the

piece using a brass roller…

– In a similar way, weld in all

sides of the piece. Check the
quality of the welded joint with a
tester; treat the horizontal part
of the welded joint with liquid
TechnoNICOL PVC.

Insulating corners Execution of the internal corner

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1.4 Execution of the internal with the vertical

membrane using the “envelope method”
When waterproofing the internal corner using the “envelope
method”, the application of force is not required.

– Form a “fold” with the material

in the internal corner.

– Fold the material to one side as

shown in the picture and mark
out a vertical strip (20 mm wide).
Cut the marked strip as shown in
the picture.

Inside/outside corners Internal corner using the

70 “envelope method”
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– Using a manual hot air gun,

weld the overlap to the field
membrane (deck).

– The width of the weld should be

no less than 30 mm.

– Weld the inside of the fold envelope along the perimeter using a manual
hot air gun. The width of the envelope should be no less than 20 mm.

– Take particular care when

welding the internal part of the
corner.

– When working, use rollers of

different widths.

– Using a narrow brass roller

starting the weld from the
vertical (corner) working towards
the outside.

– Using a manual hot air gun, weld

the overlap to the right horizontal
part. The width of the welded
joint should be no less than
30 mm.

– Weld in the material overlap

in the corner. Take particular
care when welding with the
narrow brass roller. Check the
quality of all welds with a tester
before treating them with liquid
TechnoNICOL PVC.

Inside/outside corners Internal corner using the

71 “envelope method”
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2 Executing the external corner

Inside/outside corners Execution of the external corner

72
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2.1 Installing the membrane around

an external corner
In order to ensure best waterproofing, weld in a round roundel made
of non-reinforced membrane.

– Pierce the membrane with a

roofing knife at the point of
contact between the membrane
and corner base.

– Draw a line at a 45° angle from

the bottom corner to the top
edge of the membrane and cut
the membrane with a knife along
this line.

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– Apply the membrane as shown

in the picture and secure it along
the perimeter.

– Cut off excess pieces of

membrane. The turn up at angle
change of the field membrane
onto the up-stand should be no
less than 50 mm.

– To ensure the best result of the

corner, weld in a round piece
made of V-SR non-reinforced
membrane (example shown in
yellow). For this detail, weld from
the centre outwards using a
brass roller.

– Then weld in the main area of the

piece.

Insulating corners Execution for an external corner

74
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2.2 Execution of the external corner using a V-SR

non-reinforced membrane

– Cut a piece out of a V-SR membrane;

its dimensions must cover the
vertical and horizontal overlap of the
membrane by no less than 30 mm.
– Using a manual hot air gun, heat
one of the corners and stretch it
to obtain the shape shown in the
picture.
– Fit the piece. In order to obtain the
best result it must fit tightly into all
sides of the corner.
– Using the narrow nozzle of the hot
air gun and your fingers, weld in the
piece around the edge of the corner.

– Heat and weld small segments at a time which you can press with your fingers.
Repeat this action until the entire corner has been totally welded.
– Execute this step using a brass roller.

– Weld in the remaining area to the

field membrane using a silicon roller.
Check the quality of the welds with a
tester before applying TechnoNICOL
liquid PVC.

Inside/outside corners Execution of an external corner

75
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Executing the external corner with a

2.3
prefabricated outside corner
To ensure quick and high quality results of the external corner, use
an appropriate prefabricated outside corner. This piece is made of
non-reinforced PVC sheet and is above the average thickness; it is
easy to weld it to the PVC membrane.

– Adhere a patch made of the V-RP

membrane around the external
corner of the up-stand (vertical).

– Cut the membrane bend in the

membrane in the corner with a
roofing knife.

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– Round off all the corners using

scissors. Weld the overlap of the
patch to the field membrane.

– Fit the prefabricated outside

corner piece and mark it.
Chamfer the membrane edge to
the depth of the required weld
(no less than 30 mm).

– Tack the prefabricated piece with

to the field membrane.

– Begin to weld in the piece along

the corners starting from the
centre of the patch and moving
towards the edges. Use a narrow
hot-air gun nozzle (20 mm) and a
brass roller.

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– Weld in the internal part of the

prefabricated corner starting
from the centre and moving
towards the edges; stopping
approximately
3 cm from the edges.

– Finally, weld in the outer edge

of the piece. Follow the same
procedure on the vertical parts
of the piece. Check the quality
of the weld with a tester before
treating them with TechnoNICOL
liquid PVC.

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7 Execution
of protruding objects
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7 Execution
of protruding objects

1 Installing the membrane around piping

Fix the field membrane around the pipe/object.

Protruding pipe/object Installing the membrane

81 around piping
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– Mark the area of contact

between the membrane and the
pipe.

– Press the membrane tightly

against the pipe and cut it
straight up.

– Cut the membrane around the

base of the pipe as shown in the
picture.

– Fix the membrane sheet end

to the deck and round off the
corners using scissors.

– Weld a strip over the cut sheet

(example shown in green).

– Check the quality of the weld with

a tester.

Protruding pipe/object Installing the membrane

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1.2 Waterproofing a pipe using prefabricated piece

In order to ensure a quick and reliable connection to piping, use a
suitable prefabricated PVC piece.

– Cut off the top part of the

prefabricated piece to the
requested diameter.

– Pull the prefabricated piece over

the pipe and tack it to the field
membrane in several places.

– Chamfer the patch edges to the

width of the weld (not less than
30 mm).

Protruding pipe/object Execution using

83 a prefabricated piece
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– Weld in the flange of the

prefabricated piece around the
edges using a silicon roller.

– Check the quality of the welded

joint with a tester.

– Fill in the gap between the

prefabricated piece and the pipe
with TechnoNICOL sealant.

– Tighten the joint with a metal

clamping ring.

– Treat the joints with TechnoNICOL

liquid PVC.

Protruding pipe/object Execution using

84 a prefabricated piece
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Execution of a pipe with

1.3
a non-reinforced membrane
– Cut a round patch out of a V-SR
non-reinforced sheet (example
shown in yellow); its diameter
must ensure that the installed
fasteners are covered by
40 mm.

– Fold the patch into two and roll

the crease. Then fold again and
roll the crease again.

– Cut an circle in the centre

making sure that the hole is
40 mm smaller than pipe’s
diameter.

– Heat the patch on both sides

around the hole using a hot air
gun until the membrane softens.

– In order to ease the installation

of the patch on the pipe, you can
stretch the internal hole with
your fingers.

– Prevent the patch from cooling

down; quickly and forcefully pull
the patch on the tube and roll
the “turn-up” at the base with a
brass roller.

Protruding pipe/object Execution of a pipe using

85 a non-reinforced membrane
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– Weld the inside of the flange

around the base of the pipe using
a hot air gun, simultaneously
pressing with the brass roller.
– Chamfer the strip edge to the
width of the requested weld (not
less than 30 mm).

– Weld the inside part of the flange

to the fielf membrane using a
manual hot air gun.

– Finally, weld the flange around

the outer the edge.
– Check the quality of the weld with
a tester.

– Cut a piece (30-40 cm. wide) of

V-SR non-reinforced membrane.
The length of the strip must
be greater than the pipe’s
circumference by 4 cm in order to
ensure an overlap for the weld.

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– Wrap the piece around the pipe,

pull it with your fingers and tack
it in several places using a hot air
gun. Use a 20 mm nozzle width.

– Remove the piece from the tube

and round off the lower corner of
the membrane in the overlap.

– Weld the overlap using a manual

hot air gun and roll it using a
teflon or silicon roller.

– In order to ease the work

(especially for a large number of
pipes of similar diameter), you
may use a horizontal auxiliary
pipe.

– Turn the piece inside out and

weld the overlap on the inside.

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– Chamfer the bottom part of the

overlap.

– Heat up a small area of the lower

part of the pipe wrap, until it
softens.

– Stretch the heated area of the

pipe wrap by holding it with your
hands as shown in the picture.
Heat and stretch the entire
circumference until you to obtain
a “skirt” from the stretched
membrane.

– Pull the patch over the pipe. Weld

the “skirt” at the base to the
flange.

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– Fill in the gap between the

prefabricated piece and the top
using TechnoNICOL polyurethane
sealant.

– Tighten with a metal clamp.

– Check the quality of the welds

with a tester; treat the horizontal
part of the welded joint with
TechnoNICOL liquid PVC.

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Waterproofing around a small-diameter

2
protruding object

– Cut a section in the membrane

sheet in order to pass it around
the small diameter object.

– Weld a strip of V-RP reinforced

membrane over the cut (example
shown in green).

– You may then continue to lay the

standard membrane rolls.

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– Fix the membrane to the deck

around the small-diameter
penetration.

– Cut a round patch out of V-SR

non-reinforced sheet (example
shown in yellow).

– Fold the patch into four as shown

in the picture.

– Cut out the centre of the circle.

– Heat the piece with hot air; move

the hot air gun uniformly around
the hole until the membrane
softens.

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– Quickly place the patch over the

small-diameter object before the
membrane cools down.

– Tack the patch in several points.

– Chamfer the edges of the strip

to the depth of the weld (not less
than 30 mm).

– Weld the patch to the field

membrane; pay special attention
in correspondence to the strip.

– Check the quality of the weld with

a tester.

– Cut one more round patch out of

V-SR non-reinforced membrane.

– Fold the patch into four.

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– Using a roofing knife, make a

hole in order to determine the
centre of the circle.

– Using a roofing knife, make a cut

from the centre to the edge of the
circle.

– Fold the segment you just cut

and roll it.

– Using a roofing knife, make a cut

2 cm away from the fold line.

– Round off the corners using

scissors.

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– Tack the overlaps of the circle in

order to obtain a cone.

– Work against a corner in order to

ease welding.

– Weld the complete overlap.

– Turn the item inside out and weld

on the inside. Check the quality
of the weld with a tester.

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– Heat up a small area around the

outside part of the cone, moving
the nozzle along it until the
membrane softens.

– Stretch the heated area until you

obtain a “skirt”. Place your hands
in the manner shown in the
picture. Successively heat and
stretch cone around the entire
circumference of the base.

– Make a cut on the top of the cone

with a roofing knife.

– Heat up the membrane around

the hole using a manual hot air
gun.

– Do not allow the patch to cool

down; quickly pull the cone over
the small-diameter penetration.

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– Tack the cone’s “skirt” to the field

membrane.

– Execute a back/pre -weld using

a brass roller. While following
this step, press the brass
roller outwardly to guarantee
the required tension on the
membrane.

– Weld the outer edge of the

remaining material to the field
membrane.

– Check the quality of the weld with

a tester. Fill with PU sealant at
the top of the cone and tighten
with a clamping ring.

– Treat the welds with

TechnoNICOL liquid PVC.

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8 Execution of verticals and

outside perimeter trim
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1
8 Execution of verticals
and outside perimeter
trim profiles

Fixing at angle change barrier wall using

a “concealed pocket”

Fixing at angle change to the barrier wall using a “concealed pocket”

ensures the highest reliability during operation and the quickest
installation.

– Cut a strip of V-RP reinforced membrane out of the standard sheet.

– In order to expedite the work, it is acceptable to tear off a lateral strip; to

do this, make a cut on the membrane with a roofing knife, then pull the
strip. Thanks to the special netting, the break will occur along the thread of
the reinforcing net.

– It is necessaryto place the torn edge of the membrane so that after

installation, it is protected against moisture; place this edge on the vertical
surface of the barrier wall or inside the overlap.

– The width of the strip must

be equal to the height of the
membrane overlap on the
barrier wall (or the length of the
membrane required for wrapping
the barrier wall) plus the size of
the membrane overlap on the
horizontal surface (not less than
150 mm).

– Also prepare a narrow strip of V-RP reinforcing membrane (120 mm wide) for
making a “pocket”.

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 8

– On the inner side of the membrane

strip intended for a wall barrier,
draw a line at a distance of 80
mm. from the lower edge of the
sheet; in relation to this line, draw
a strip for the “pocket”. You may
use a special prefabricated piece
for obtaining the “pocket”.

– Tack the pocket strip at several

points along the opposite edge.

– Using automatic equipment, weld

the pocket strip to the lower edge
of the patch.

– Loosen the tacks.

– Insert a holding strip into the

“concealed pocket” and stretch
the “pocket” membrane using
roofing pliers; simultaneously
press the holding strip with the
pliers. When attaching, place a
metal plate under the fasteners to
avoid damage to the membrane.

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 8

– If a holding strip of less than the

standard length is necessary, cut
both edges of the strip using snips.

– Break the strip at the cut.

– The distance between the fasteners and the holding strip must be 200 mm.

– Raise the free edge of the patch to

the barrier wall.

– If the height of the membrane

overlap on the barrier wall is
greater than 450 mm or if it
is necessary to make a barrier
provided with an additional layer of
insulation, then use an additional
concealed pocket with a holding
strip to allow for fastening.

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 8

– Place the additional strip into the

pocket. When securing the margin
fastener, pull the membrane
corner diagonally to avoid forming
wrinkles on the membrane.

– In case of a low barrier wall

(usually 350 mm high) throw
the membrane over the barrier
wall; pull the outer side of the
membrane with one hand and
smooth out the membrane
upwards with your other hand to
avoid wrinkles.

– Fasten the membrane

mechanically to the outer side of
the barrier wall.

incline
– On the horizontal part of the barrier
wall covered with the membrane,
install facing (for sandwich-
panels) to protect the fa ade from
becoming damp.

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 8

– Or install an eave trim made of

laminated PVC metal. See details
on PVC metal in paragraph 8.2.

– For barrier walls greater than 350

mm in height, completion must
be carried out using an edge strip.
In order to stretch the membrane
uniformly along the entire length
of the barrier wall, begin attaching
the edge strip from the centre. To
ensure appropriate tension on the
membrane, use roofing pliers.

– Round off all the corners. Weld a

strip to the field membrane using
automatic equipment.

– Weld in all the overlaps. Before

doing so, chamfer the horizontal
edge of the lower membrane.

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outside perimeter trim profiles 103
 8

– Cut off the excess membrane

above the edge strip with a sharp
knife and apply a sealant to the
gap between the edge strip and
the wall.

4-5 mm

– When fixing the membrane on

the external and internal corners,
leave a 4-5 mm gap between the
edge strips. Additionally, reinforce
the edges of the strips.

4-5 mm

– A height difference on the barrier

wall is possible.

– Check the quality of the welds with

a tester. Treat manually welds with
TechnoNICOL liquid PVC.

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2 Execution of the connection to a drip trim profiles

In order to execute overhanging eaves on a concrete base, when
performing modification and construction operations, use eave trims
made of laminated PVC metal with a coating thickness of no less
than 800 mm.

! IMPORTANT! Before the installation, check which side the PVC coating is
applied to. It is possible to weld the membrane to the coated side only.

– Overlap the main roof covering

to the eaves and fasten it
mechanically. Use metal washers
as fasteners.

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 8

– Using tin snips, cut the fabricated

eaves trims made of PVC metal at
a 45° angle. Secure the eave trims
to the base.

– Leave an expansion gap

between each profile.

– The width of the gap must be

3-5 mm. Adjust the gap and
secure the next eave trim.

– Stick some masking tape over the

gap to avoid welding it to the PVC
membrane.

– Cut a piece out of non-reinforced

V-SR membrane (example shown
in yellow) and round off its corners.

– Tack the PVC membrane to the

PVC metal and then weld the
non-reinforced PVC membrane
to the eave trim with the use of a
manual hot air gun and roller. Cut
off the excess non-reinforced PVC
membrane at the bottom with a
roofing knife.

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 8

– Cut a strip (300 mm wide) out of

the reinforced V-RP membrane
(example shown in green) and tack
it to the field membrane using a
hot air gun.

– Round off the corners using

scissors and cut the end at a 45°
angle.

– On the inside, weld the strip to the

main roof covering with the use of
automatic hot air equipment.

– Chamfer the edges of the non-

reinforced membrane to the depth
of the weld (not less than 30 mm).

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outside perimeter trim profiles 107 profiles
 8

– Weld the strip to the prefabricated

profile using a manual hot air gun.

– Check all welds with a tester; pay

special attention to the area where
the reinforced membrane overlaps
the non-reinforced membrane.

– Apply TechnoNICOL liquid PVC to

all trim profile welds.

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9 Installing water outlets

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9 Installing water outlets

– It is good practice to use

a two-level roof drain. The
lower flange of the roof
drain makes it possible to
tighten the vapour seal film
correctly and that the vapour
seal function around the
penetration through the film.

– In order to obtain a smooth

hard base around the roof
drain, which will prevent
the roof drain from falling
through, use XPS boards.

– The dimensions of this area

must be no less than 1 x 1
m.

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– With single-level roof drains, it is

better to use butyl-resin tape on
the vapour seal film around the
perimeter of the reinforcement
plate. Press the XPS board tightly
against the tape.

– Make a hole in the board for

installing the roof drain. In order
to ensure a tight junction of the
roof drain flange, chamfer the
edge of the hole, for example, by
melting the XPS board using a
manual hot air gun.

– Place a piece of glass fibre

(weight should be no less than
100 g/m2) as a separation layer
between the XPS plate and the
membrane and insert the roof
drain into the hole.

– To ensure additional sealing,

apply PU sealant along the outer
edge of the roof drain; apply
sealant around all bolts.

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– Take a piece of V-RP membrane

(1 x 1 m) and fit it over the roof
drain; using a knife, cut holes in
the membrane for the bolts, then
push the membrane onto pins.

– To ease this operation you may

use a prefabricated piece made
of the membrane.

– To improve the reliability of the

connection, apply the PU sealant
around the outer edge of the roof
drain.

– Tighten the counter flange with

the nuts.

– After tightening all of the nuts, a

small amount of sealant should
squeeze out from under the
flange.

– Turn up the membrane piece and

fasten the roof drain to the base
with long self-driving screws.

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 – Fasten the piece to the deck so
that the fasteners penetrate the
reinforcement sheet (refer to
paragraph 3.1).

– Continue to install the membrane

in the field area in the usual
manner. After fastening the
sheet, locate the roof drain
centre under the membrane, use
the bolts to find the centre.

– With the use a small strip of

membrane and a marker, draw a
circle around the perimeter of the
outlet (its radius must be greater
than that of the flange by 6 cm).

– Using a pair of scissors, carefully

cut out the membrane along the
marked line avoiding to damage
the membrane below.

– Execute a pre-weld/back at least

30mm from the outside edge,
finish welding the remaining
portion to the membrane below.

– Treat all hand welds with

TechnoNICOL liquid PVC.

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Basic working instructions

Keep the roof free

Avoid mechanical
from flammable, and
damage to
toxic substances,
the polymeric
greases, oil products,
membrane.
and bitumen.

Storage of
Movement on the construction
roof at -15°C is materials, equipment
prohibited. etc. on the roof is
prohibited.

Unauthorized
persons should not
Make sure that the be allowed to stay on
roof drainage system the roof.
is serviceable. Maintain a register of
personnel working on
the roof.

Remove snow from

the roof only using a
Move only along wooden spade. Leave
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