Polyboard
Bitumen impregnated compressible fibre filler board
Excellent recovery with thermal insulation property.
CHARACTERISTICS
► Multi-purpose bituminized softboard made from natural
wood fibres for roof, wall and floor in concrete and
timber constructions
► Excellent recovery after 50% compression
► Good thermal insulation properties
► Available in various bitumen contents
► Easy to install
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► Does not Contain Asbestos, Chromated copper arsenate
and Lead
easy installation
DESCRIPTION
Polyboard is a compressible bitumen impregnated fibre 1
board for expansion joints. The impregnated softboard
is made from natural wood fibres chips and proprietary – protection of waterproofing membranes and coatings
materials, mechanically reduced to fibres which are from mechanical abuse and against backfill.
then pressed to form a continuous sheet. Bitumen is – protection board for pressure-sensitive layers
incorporated into the board during manufacture to improve
its moisture resistance and durability. SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE
FIELDS OF APPLICATION Wood fibre insulating board produced complies with the
pertinent type requirement of ASTM D 1751 (compression,
– external wall cladding: filling structural expansion & extrusion and recovery only). Production standard as per
structural separation joints in block & insitu concrete DIN EN 13986 / DIN EN 622-4
construction.
– trafficable surfaces: filling expansion joints in INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
motorways, runways, pedestrian areas, bridges, kerbs. When used to form movement joints in in-situ concrete,
– internal surfaces: filling expansion joints across concrete Polyboard can be positioned next to the shuttering before
floors, including screed floors. casting or can be bonded to the adjacent concrete with an
– roofs & floor finishes: ideal for filling expansion joints in appropriate adhesive. The softboard must be protected on
concrete floors. external faces by a compatible weather resistant sealant.
Polyboard up to a thickness of 19mm can be cut using
– Building superstructures: filling expansion joints in a stable knife and a guide bar for a straight edge after
basements, retaining walls, site slabs, subways & other cutting. To avoid tearing in the reverse face, the cut should
water excluding structures. be made onto a flat rigid backing material. Boards thicker
– reinforced concrete structures: expansion joint fillers in than 19mm should be cut with a portable electric circular
piers and lateral supports like abutments. saw.
– expansion strips: against existing or between adjacent
Protection
constructions and insets in concrete paving like drains,
Polyboard can be fixed to protect waterproof membrane
manholes.
with a suitable adhesive like Bitubond N or by suitable
– internal finishes: Various other flat works and concrete approved mechanical fixing methods.
floors.
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STORAGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Store the boards in a cool, dry and shaded area. The PROPERTIES VALUES TEST
boards should be stacked on a pallet which should be STANDARDS
placed on a flat area. Keep away from sharp edges
Density, [kg/m³] >220 -
and protect the edges from getting damaged. During
installation carry single boards vertically. Color Brown -
Surface Non-sanded -
HEALTH & SAFETY
Maximum extrusion at
There is no health hazards associated with Polyboard in 50% compression, [mm] <1 ASTM D 1751
normal use. Polyboard is combustible and will catch fire if
exposed to flame or other sources of ignition. Recovery at 50%
Compression, [%] >70% ASTM D 1751
SUPPLY Compression at 50%,
Polyboard 12mm [psi] >100 ASTM D 1751
19mm 1180mm x 2250mm Brittleness No crack ASTM 994
25mm Bitumen content, [%] 10 ASTM D 545
All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance
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
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
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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
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