Bituminous Systems - Bauderflex
When to specify...
Bauderflex is suited to new build and refurbishment applications, and is robust enough to withstand foot traffic and most permanently sited plant. It can be used in warm and cold roof designs and also to overlay existing roofing materials. Our Bauderfllex Roof System meets current UK Building Regulations Part B for external fire protection and features torch-free and safe to torch installation on combustible details.
Key features
• Capping sheets with tensile strength up to 800N/50mm
• Withstands climatic extremes of over 100
⁰C variation
• Patented self-adhesive DUO products
• Expandable graphite fire retardant prevents spread of flame
Benefits
• Heavy duty, robust and extremely tough
• BBA certified life expectancy in excess of 25 years
• Resistant to European climatic conditions
• Membrane resists impact and tearing
• Satisfies requirements of Part B of Building Regulations
Approvals, certification and guarantee
• Comprehensive range of guarantees with high level value of cover
• BBA certification for
Bauderflex waterproofing and
Bauderflex Green Roof Systems
• BS EN 13707 - Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Sheets Compliant
• Meets current Building Regulations for fire performance and our BBA certificate states,
“the systems, when used in a suitable specification, will enable a roof to be unrestricted under the Building Regulations”, which confirms they are appropriate for use on any part of a roof.
Fire rating explained ►
Environmental credentials
• Reinforcement used in capping sheet is made from recycled polyester
• Bauder insulation is CFC and HCFC free with zero ODP
• BRE Green Guide Generic A Rating (A+ to E scale) for PIR insulation
Installation and maintenance
The quality and experience of the installing operative is paramount to ensuring a successful project. Bauder Approved Contractors are the only people fully trained and certified to install our products. They provide the necessary experience that our exceptional guarantee demands.
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Bauder Torch-Free Detailing Methods
Our torch-free detail design specifically delivers secure safe application techniques in the vicinity of combustible construction materials located on, or connected to, the roof such as timber substrates or upstands; abutments to cladding, roof tiles, slates or thatch; or even debris such as dry leaf material that is at risk from ignition. The application methods meet NFRC Guidance Document 'Safe2Torch'
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Downloads and other information
Cap sheet colours
The Bauder K4E Cap Sheet is available in these colours.
natural slate charcoal grey
brown AP2 root barrier
Technical Excerpt
Life expectancy: > 30 years
Tensile strength: 800N/mm²
Fire rating: BROOF(t4) - unrestricted and can be used anywhere on the roof (England), Low Vulnerability (<6m) (Scotland)
Standards: BS EN 13707 Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Sheets for Roof Waterproofing
Technical Downloads
BIM and NBS Specifications ►
BTRS system summary ►
BTGRS system summary ►
BBA Bauderflex►
BBA Bauderflex Green Roof ►
System maintenance advice ►
Bauder GmbH ISO 50001:2011 ►