Polyboard PE
Polyethylene joint filler board
Bitumen free- ideal for water retaining structure with good thermal insulation properties.
CHARACTERISTICS
► Non-absorbent and non-tainting. Hence makes it
suitable for use in water retaining structures.
► Highly resilient - the heat welded laminated structure
combines greater rigidity and load support, therefore
low load transfer.
► Bitumen-free and rot-proof. Ideal for water retaining
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structures.
► Good thermal insulation properties.
► Easy to install.
► Natural bond breaker
easy installation
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DESCRIPTION
Polyboard PE is a non-extruding, non-absorbent, UV
resistant, semi-rigid, highly resilient, bitumen free, closed – internal finishes: various other flat works and concrete
cell polyethylene joint filler for expansion and movement floors according to the state of the art and local
joints in concrete, brickwork and block work. regulations.
– used for weight distributing layer in combination with a
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
leveling compound.
– external wall cladding: filling structural expansion &
structural separation joints in block & insitu concrete SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE
construction. Wood fibre insulating board produced complies with the
– trafficable surfaces: filling expansion joints in pertinent type requirement of ASTM D 1752 (compression,
motorways, runways, taxiways, aprons, pedestrian areas, extrusion and recovery only). Production standard as per
bridges, kerbs. DIN EN 13986 / DIN EN 622-4
– internal surfaces: filling expansion joints across concrete
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
floors, including screed floors.
– roofs & floor finishes: ideal for filling expansion joints in Joint sealing slots: When forming expansion joints with
concrete floors. Polyboard PE in in-situ concrete, joint sealing slots can be
readily formed in the following manner:
– building superstructures: filling expansion joints in
basements, retaining walls, site slabs, subways & other – before installing, simply cut off the top strip as per the
water retaining structures. required joint depth, throughout the length. this top strip
can be removed later for sealant application. pin the
– reinforced concrete structures: expansion joint fillers in
top strip back to Polyboard PE using two-inch nails at
piers and lateral supports like abutments.
regular intervals. then install the joint filler assembly -
– expansion strips: against existing or between adjacent flush with the finished surface.
constructions and insets in concrete paving like drains,
– prior to sealing, the top strip can then be pulled easily
manholes, etc.
from the joint to provide an uncontaminated sealing slot
ready for preparation and sealing. therefore, sealant SUPPLY
wastage is reduced.
Polyboard PE [1m x 2m] 10,12,15,20, 25, 30,50mm
– as elastomeric sealants will not bond to Polyboard
PE, the additional need for bond breaker strips is TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
eliminated.
PROPERTIES VALUES TEST
STORAGE STANDARDS
Store the boards in a cool, dry and shaded area. the Form Semi-rigid closed
boards should be stacked on a pallet which should be cell heat laminated
placed on a flat area. As the boards are of thermoplastic polyethylene sheet
material, they are easily combustible. therefore, keep it Color Black / white
away from sources of heat and protect from flame. Keep Density, [kg/m³] 40/60/100
away from sharp edges and protect the edges from getting [upon request] ASTM D 1752
damaged. during installation carry single boards vertically.
Compressive strength @50%
HEALTH & SAFETY compression, [N/mm2] 0.15 ASTM D 1752
Being a thermoplastic material, Polyboard PE will melt Recovery after 50%
and is combustible. Otherwise there is no health hazards compression, [%] >90 ASTM D 1752
associated with Polyboard PE under normal use. Extrusion @50%
compression with three
edges restrained, [mm] <2 ASTM D 1752
Water absorption Negligible ASTM D 545
Resistance to weathering No
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desintegration ASTM G 154
Resistance to chemical
and bacteriological attack Excellent
All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
Values related to 60kg/m3 & above densities
Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant
guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as
well as the respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based
2 on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible
uses which go beyond those warranted in this information sheet require our
written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material
temperature of +23°C and 50 % relative air humidity at laboratory conditions
unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions
hardening can be accelerated or delayed.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the
handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience.
As materials and conditions may vary with each intended application, and
thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each
case sufficient tests are conducted to check the suitability of our products
for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the
contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given, unless there is a case
of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet
supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.
Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd.; PO Box: 293, Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Tel:+971(6)76 70 777; Fax:+971(6)76 70 197;
[email protected] Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd.; PO Box: 5911, Dammam-31432, KSA
Tel:+96613808 4061 / 62, Fax: +966 13 812 1164;
[email protected] www.henkelpolybit.com
