Proofex GPE

constructive solutions

Cold applied polymer modified bitumen

waterproofing sheet membrane
Uses

Tensile Tear Strength

To provide a vapour-proof and waterproof membrane for

Longitudinal:
Transverse:
(ASTM D 4073)
Peel Strength

115 N/mm
110 N/mm

To Primed Concrete
To Self
To Metal
(ASTM D 1000)
Resistance To Hydrostatic
Pressure
(DIN 1048)
Puncture Resistance
(ASTM E 154, UEAtc)
Softening Point
(ASTM D 36)
Penetration At 25oC
(ASTM D 5)
Flexibility At Low Temperature
(ASTM D 146, UEAtc)
Water Absorption
(ASTM D 570)
Chemical Resistance
(ASTM D 543)

2.0 N/mm
2.1 N/mm
5.7 N/mm

building

and

civil

engineering

structures.

Typical

applications include basements, ground slabs, roofs,

foundations, lift pits and subways.
Advantages

Waterproof and vapour proof

Cold applied

1.5 mm nominal uniform thickness

Good adhesion to primed concrete surfaces

Excellent adhesion to concrete substrates

Description
Proofex GPE is a cold applied, self adhesive sheet
waterproofing membrane consisting of a polymer modified
bituminous compound and a polyethylene surface film to
assist in handling. The adhesive surface is protected by a

66 PSI (47 m)
245 N/60 mm
Not Perforated At 25kg
100oC Min
80 110 dmm
-15oC No Cracking
0.12%
Conforms

Technical Support

release paper which is removed before application.

Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance

Properties
Reinforcement:
(UEAtc)

high quality, construction products. In addition to a wide

60 g/m2 Reinforced
Fibre Glass Fleece

Tensile Strength or Reinforcement

range of quality products, Fosroc offers a technical support

package to specifiers and contractors which includes
assistance with product selection and technical advice from

Longitudinal:
Transverse:
(ASTM D 412)
Elongation or Rubber Modified
Bitumen Compound
(ASTM D 412)
Lap Joint Tensile Strength

20 N/mm
13 N/mm2

staff with unrivalled experience in the industry.

>2000%

The Proofex GPE membrane should be protected using

Longitudinal:
Transverse:
(UEAtc)
Tear Resistance

>250 N/5 cm
>175 N/5 cm

Longitudinal:
Transverse:
(ASTM D 1004)

35 N
45 N

Design criteria

Proofex Protection Board or a sand/cement screed for

horizontal applications prior to further construction. Proofex
Protection Board should be spot bonded to the Proofex
GPE using Plastiseal.
As an enhanced drainage protection board, Proofex Sheet
drain can be bonded to Proofex GPE membranes using
Plastiseal.
Proofex Primer may be omitted where Proofex GPE is to be
used as DPM to a horizontal slab beneath Proofex
Protection

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Board

or

sand/cement

screed.

All

Proofex GPE
internal/external angles should be reinforced with a 300 mm

Primer may be omitted where Proofex GPE is to be used on

wide strips of Proofex GPE membrane. Where practicable a

horizontal slabs as a damp proof membrane beneath a

25 mm chamfer should be provided to all external angles

protective screed.

prior to the application of the reinforcement strip.

Angles and corners, cement/sand mortar strips should be

Maintenance

used at all wall to floor junctions. The Cement/Sand Mortar

There are no special requirements; however any damage

should be repaired by exposing the damaged area, cleaning
the surface and applying a patch of Proofex GPE over the

should be fixed using 6 mm beads of Fosroc Plastiseal

applied to the vertical and horizontal faces approximately 30
mm away from the junction.

damaged area extending 300 mm past the edge of the

Internal and external corners should incorporate Fosroc

damage.

Proofex corner pieces which should be fixed using Fosroc

Specification clauses

Plastiseal as an adhesive.
All internal and external angles should be reinforced with a

Supplier specification

300 mm wide strip of Proofex GPE. Where possible a 25

Waterproof membrane, where shown on the drawing shall

mm x 25 mm chamfer should be provided to external

be Proofex GPE, self-adhesive membrane obtained from

angles.

Fosroc Ltd. Proofex GPE shall be applied in accordance

with the current technical data sheet.

Vertical Application
Proofex GPE should be applied to ensure that all end laps

Performance specification

are weathered
The waterproofing membrane shall be a 1.5mm thick self
adhesive sheet membrane comprising of a polymer
modified bitumen layer internally reinforced with fibreglass

Cut Proofex GPE to length allowing an extra 150 mm for

each end lap.

fleece, bonded on to an outer surface of polyethylene film.

Starting at the top of the wall, offer up the Proofex GPE to

The polymer modified bitumen shall have an elongation in

the tack coated surface. Remove the release paper from the

excess of 2000% when tested in accordance with ASTM

start of the roll. Progressively peel back the release paper

D412.

and press the membrane firmly into position working from

Application Instructions

the centre outwards to expel all trapped air.

To obtain a weathered lap it may be necessary to retain the

Surface preparation

last 500 mm of release paper on the roll. Only when the

All concrete surfaces must be wood float or shutter finished,

next drop or corner detail is being completed, remove this

free from cavities and projections. All damaged concrete

remaining piece of release paper and smooth down onto the

should be made good. Brick and block surfaces shall be

underlying Proofex GPE. The next roll or length should be

made sound and all mortar joints flush pointed. Rough brick

aligned against the previously applied piece allowing for the

or open textured blocks shall be made smooth with a

75 mm (or as specified) edge lap and 150 mm end lap. The

sand/cement render. All surfaces must be clean, dry and

selvedge release film should be removed immediately prior

free from dirt, frost, mould release agents and curing

to the lap being made.

compounds.

Vertical areas should be protected with Proofex Protection

Priming

Board or block work as soon as possible after application.

Apply Fosroc Proofex Primer by brush. Ensure complete

The backfill should take place immediately after the

coverage and allow to dry. Very porous brick, block and

membrane and protection have been installed.

rendered surfaces may require extra coats of Fosroc

Horizontal application

Proofex Primer. Only prime an area to which the Proofex

GPE can be applied the same day. Note: Fosroc Proofex

Unroll the complete roll of Proofex GPE and align edge with

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Proofex GPE
a chalk line.
Load at one end and half way along the membrane to

GPE should be lapped onto the edges of a suitable DPC

maintain alignment. Roll up the other half working back

towards the midpoint.

material.
Proofex GPE should not be used in situations subject to fuel

Carefully make a cut across the release paper only of the

rolled up Proofex GPE. Take care not to cut through the

or oil spillage or in soils heavily contaminated with fuel oils

or solvents

membrane.

Estimating

Ease the release paper away from the bitumen compound

Supply

and start to unwind the roll by a steady pull on the release

paper.

Proofex GPE
Thickness

1.5mm

As the roll unwinds, press the Proofex GPE firmly onto the

Roll width

1m

surface using a broom, working from the centre outwards to

Roll length

15m

expel all trapped air.

Roll weight

24 kg

Repeat this process with the second half of the roll. The

Edge laps

75mm

next roll or length should be aligned against the previously

Storage

applied piece allowing for the 75 mm (or as specified) edge

lap and 150 mm end lap. All edges and laps should be

Proofex GPE has a shelf in excess of 12 months

rolled to ensure proper contact and bond of the laps. All

Store vertically in cool, dry conditions.

overlaps on vertical and slopping surfaces must be

Precautions

weathered.
Damaged areas of Proofex GPE must be repaired with a

Health and Safety

minimum 300 mm x 300 mm patch to ensure that there is at

Proofex GPE Membrane: There are no known health

least 150 mm overlap of Proofex GPE all around the

hazards associated with Proofex GPE in normal use.

damaged area. If work is continued from one day to the

next, all exposed edges must be sealed by rolling to prevent
water penetration.

Proofex Primer: Flammable. Keep away from sources of

ignition. No smoking. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.

All horizontal areas of Proofex GPE should be protected as

soon as possible after application with Proofex Protection
Board or a sand/cement screed.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapour.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection. Use only in well ventilated areas.

Limitations

Fire

Proofex GPE is not a load bearing DPC material. Where

membrane continuity is required through a wall, Proofex

Proofex GPE and Protection Board are flammable. Keep

away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke in the
presence of these products. Proofex Primer contains volatile
flammable solvents. Use only in ventilated areas, well away
from any ignition source.

Important note

Fosroc Sdn. Bhd.

No 8 Jalan Trompet, 33/8
Seksyen 33, 40400 Shah Alam
Selangor, Malaysia.
Branch Office:
29, Jalan Zainal Abidin,
10400 Penang, Malaysia.

www.fosroc.com

Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

telephone:
+60 3 5191 5660

fax:
+60 3 5191 6960

+60 4 2287 464

+60 4 2292 661

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email:
malaysia@fosroc.com

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