MasterSeal

Roof Waterproofing Guide

Durable Roofing Solutions
with Liquid Resin Systems
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Master Builders Solutions

from BASF

Master Builders Solutions

The Master Builders Solutions brand brings all of BASF’s
expertise together to create chemical solutions for
new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation
of structures. Master Builders Solutions is built on the
experience gained from more than a century in the
construction industry.

The know-how and experience of a global

community of BASF construction experts form
the core of Master Builders Solutions. We
combine the right elements from our portfolio
to solve your specific construction challenges.
We collaborate across areas of expertise and
regions and draw on the experience gained
from countless construction projects worldwide.

We leverage global BASF technologies, as well

as our in-depth knowledge of local building
needs, to develop innovations that help make
you more successful and drive sustainable
construction.

The comprehensive portfolio under the Master

Builders Solutions brand encompasses
concrete admixtures, cement additives,
chemical solutions for underground
construction, waterproofing solutions, sealants,
concrete repair & protection solutions,
performance grouts, performance flooring and
Contents tiling solutions.
03 _ Master Builders Solutions from BASF 10 _ Hand Applied Systems
04 _ Roof Waterproofing 11 _ Detailing
06 _ MasterSeal Roof Liquid Systems for Roof Waterproofing 12 _ System Solutions
08 _ MasterSeal Roof Systems Layout 14 _ Risk Management: Basf System Products
09 _ Spray Applied Systems for Successful Projects
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Roof Waterproofing

Any building needs an external protection just like a “skin” to

avoid its deterioration through the effects of natural elements
and weathering. As part of the building envelope, roofs have
a decisive role in the durability of the structure as, being the
top surface of the building, prevent water penetration through
horizontal or slightly inclined surfaces. All these factors make
roofs as one of the most critical parts in a structure.

This is the reason why roof leakages are often A durable roof waterproofing system which
the most visible and commonly claimed for resists the temperature changes and
damage in a building as inadequate roofing environmental aggressions such as pollution
affects the functionality of the entire structure. and acid rain is therefore a vital part of the
building envelope.
Roof protects not only the building itself but
also the goods and the equipment installed
below. This is why a good performance of the
roof not only improves the durability of the
building but also secures the investment in
materials and production assets in industrial
buildings.
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MasterSeal Roof Liquid Systems

for Roof Waterproofing

MasterSeal® Roof systems form a fully bonded, seamless MasterSeal® Roof systems allow for simple applications
waterproofing membrane that avoids welds and seams on roofs with build-ups, penetrations and complicated Applicable in For new and
that are typically the weaker spots in any waterproofing structures. Also leaking roofs can be repaired in many shaped substrates refurbished roofs
system. MasterSeal Roof systems can be installed on cases without removing the old waterproofing layer. This Perfect forming in Application is possible on
most substrates, including old concrete, built-up felt offers clear time and cost savings and reduces the costs shaped surfaces. Spray any substrate type, even
asphalt and timber substrates. for disposal of old membranes. applied systems can on existing roofs without
be applied on horizontal, the need of removal of
vertical and sloped previous waterproofing
surfaces. systems.

No disruption of Quick hardening

normal activities Application of different
Business can proceed parts of the system can
normally during application proceed without delays
of MasterSeal Roof systems. or downtimes as spray
Conditioning systems applied membranes
and/or installations can harden very quickly.
continue uninterrupted.

Unlimited surfaces Long term service life

Liquid systems allow easy detailing creating a waterproof MasterSeal® Roof systems can be applied on exposed
membrane around details quickly. surfaces exposed to a high range of temperatures,
weathering and rain conditions. Long term durability in this Lightweight Quick installation
conditions without rigidisation, softening or UV related Adding minimal dead Application using spray
damages. This special properties allow a service life up to load on the roofs. Only equipment can achieve
25 years. approx. 3 kg / m². application yields up to
1,000 m² per day.

Easy detailing
Liquid systems allow application of a continuous membrane on large surfaces without limitations.
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The MasterSeal Roof Systems Spray Applied

Layout Systems

The MasterSeal® Roof waterproofing systems are composed of 3 product layers

that are applied fully bonded on the substrate. The clever combination of these MasterSeal® Roof 2689
layers contributes to the performance and the durability of the system. Roof waterproofing system based on 1:1 spray applied
polyurea membrane.

1:1 Spray applied, 100 % polyurea, membrane with quick

reaction time. Full operational after only 2 hours. 1

1 MasterSeal® P primers 3 MasterSeal® TC topcoats

1 Topcoat (optional) – MasterSeal® TC 258
are an important component of the system to ensure the protect the membrane from the action of weather and
adhesion of the waterproofing system to all substrates. UV light. Topcoats are optional in some cases but always 2 × 0.15 kg /m² 2

Fully bonded membrane systems prevent the water contribute to improve the durability of the waterproofing 2 Membrane – MasterSeal® M 689
circulation between the layers even if there is a leakage, system and the aesthetical appearance of the finished 2 – 2.5 kg /m² 3
helping its detection, localization and repair. roof.
3 Primer – MasterSeal® P
2 MasterSeal® M membranes 4 Substrate (according substrate)
provide waterproofing capacities to the system. Once MasterSeal Roof waterproofing systems can be applied,
cured, MasterSeal M membranes have high elasticity fully bonded, to most substrates including concrete, steel,
and crack bridging properties, necessary to avoid cement screed, glass, reinforced polyester, timber etc.
water leakages in case of moving cracks in substrates.
Membranes can be one or two components and can
MasterSeal® Roof 2111
be spray or hand applied.
Roof waterproofing system based on 1:1 spray applied
membrane for applications with no fire retardancy
requirement.

1:1 Spray applied membrane with quick reaction time.

Full operational after 2 days.
3

2 1
1
1 Alternative topcoat – MasterSeal® TC 258
1 x 0.3-0.4 kg/m 2

2 Membrane – MasterSeal® M 811

1 MasterSeal® P primers 2
4 2 – 2.5 kg /m²
2 MasterSeal® M membranes
3 MasterSeal® TC topcoats 3 Primer – MasterSeal® P
4 Substrate (according substrate) 3
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Hand Applied Detailing

Systems

Liquid systems allow easy detailing creating the membrane additional flashings. See below, as guidance purposes
MasterSeal® Roof 2166
around the details quickly without the need of seams, only, some common solutions for most needed details
Roof waterproofing system based on the hand applied prefabricated moulded parts, mechanical fixings or in roofs.
2K membrane for applications with no fire retardancy
requirement.
1 Coving (e. g. MasterSeal® 590) 1 MasterSeal® Roof system
Hand applied membrane with long workability time, 2 MasterSeal® Roof system 2 MasterSeal® NP 472
fully hardened and operational after 4 days. 1

1 Alternative topcoat – MasterSeal® TC 258

1 x 0.3-0.4 kg/m2 2
2 Membrane – MasterSeal® M 860
2
2 x 0.5 kg/m2
1 2
3 Primer – MasterSeal® P 3
2
1
(according substrate)

MasterSeal® Roof 2164

Roof waterproofing system based on the hand applied Detail 1: View of the specific detailing solution for Detail 2: View of the specific detailing solution for
1K membrane according to guideline ETAG 005-06. horizontal – vertical connections. surface mounted installations.
With ETA 09 / 0396.

Single-component, low viscosity hand or air-less applied 1 MasterSeal® Roof system 1 MasterSeal® Roof system
membrane recoatable and ready for pedestrian traffic 1
2 Bond breaker
only after 12 hours. 3 MasterSeal® NP 472
4 Backing rod

1 Topcoat – MasterSeal TC 640 ®

2
2 × 0.15 kg /m² 1
2
2 Membrane – MasterSeal® M 640 1 3
2 x 0.7 kg/m2
3
3 Primer – MasterSeal® P 640 4
(according substrate)

Detail 3: View of the specific detailing solution for Detail 4: View of the specific detailing solution for
membrane continuity in drains. movement joints.
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System Solutions

Inverted roof, with gravel protection Green roof

1
1
2
3
2

3 4

4 5
1 Grass and plants
1 Gravel 2 Soil
5
2 Geotextile 3 Geotextile
3 Styrodur 4 Styrodur
6
4 Membrane 6 5 Membrane
5 Primer 6 Primer
6 Substrate 7 Substrate

Inverted roof, with tiling protection Insulated roof with PU foam

1
2
3 1
4 2

5 1 Tiles

6 2 Tile adhesive 3
3 Mortar
7
4 Geotextile
5 Styrodur 1 Topcoat
8 6 Membrane 2 Membrane
4
7 Primer 3 PU foam insulation
8 Substrate 4 Substrate

Sandwich panel

1
1 Topcoat
2
2 Membrane
3 3 Primer
4 Sandwich panel
4
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Risk Management: BASF System

Products for Successful Projects

2 Expertise in application:
This guide illustrates the waterproofing of different Causes of construction failures and the probability of their BASF System Partners, following an intensive and continued training programme,
types of roofs. Whatever the area to be treated, occurrence have been identified following several surveys offer the reliable and ­professional application of systems. This ensures ­the
several components are required. The right in Europe, resulting in four basic categories of deficiency: successful completion of jobs and, thus, long-term serviceable s­ tructures.
combination and compatibility are essential to Design, Construction, Materials, Use and Maintenance. Our exclusive BASF System Warranty includes a documented application
ensure successful performance. 1 Experience: carried out by a BASF System Partner.
Our Master Builders Solutions experts
Based on our global knowledge of construction solve challenges on jobsites worldwide.
Use and Maintenance
physics and our experience and track record in This is proven by our extensive list of 2
10  %
the repair and waterproofing of several structures, Materials Project job references.
we know that Risk Management is a unique and
Application
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Expertise
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Risk Management provided by BASF focuses on reducing system solutions.
the probability of the occurrence of the causes that have
been identified as damage generators:

Detailed analysis of needs and review of specifications

 
and drawings to ensure perfect waterproofing. 5 Detailing:
Improving planning reliability of waterproofing installation
  We understand the necessary
objectives with defined product systems that include not ­products and solution
only waterproofing membranes but also detailing such approach, including details
as joint treatment, crack injection, substrate repair, etc. (joints, transition points,
Ensuring greater certainty about technical application
  penetrations, etc.) that are
and projected durability based on expert workmanship. often neglected, although they
Managing installation via BASF Licensed Contractors
  ­represent the most vulnerable
and/or BASF Approved Applicators. points.

4 Product systems:
Products with high performance characteristics are required in this and all other applications,
but it is always essential that these products are designed and thus certified for the specific
intended use. Our comprehensive range of waterproofing systems under the Master Builders
Solutions is documented and certified in different European countries for use in the
waterproofing of different building areas.
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