Aquaseal Firmafix Roof Felt Adhesive - 25 LitresFeb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive contains a solvent which can attack certain insulants. If it's use is considered with materials other than roofing felts or normal roofing products, please contact us on 01752 692760 for t... Read More
Aquaseal Firmafix Roof Felt Adhesive - 25 Litres
Feb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive contains a solvent which can attack certain insulants. If it's use is considered with materials other than roofing felts or normal roofing products, please contact us on 01752 692760 for technical advice.
Tools and equipment can be cleaned with white spirit or paraffin.
Firmafix is a cold applied black bitumen based roof felt and lap adhesive used to bond roofing felt to most surfaces. Also suitable for sealing laps on felt and as a gritting adhesive.
Application
Felt adhesive : Apply feb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive by brush or broom and when tacky after approximately 15 minutes, roll roofing felt into position and press down firmly. When the adhesive is nearly dry after approximately 6 hours inspect the felt, any areas not adhering should be firmly pressed or rolled down. Please note it is not advised to stick rolling felt directly to timber. When fixing felt to boarded roofs, the first layer of felt should be nailed.
Lap cement : When nailing felt to wooden pitched roofs, it is essential to seal laps to ensure they are watertight, working up the roof, position the first sheet allowing a 40mm overlap to eaves and gables. Fix by nailing a 600mm centres, 20mm in from top edge. Carefully bend felt over gables and eaves and fix by nailing at 50mm centres. Position the second and successive sheets allowing a minimum 75mm overlap on lower sheets and fix in a similar way. Hold back lower edge, apply feb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive to lap and press back into position and nail at 50mm centres along the lap.
Gritting adhesive : Feb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive can be used for fixing grit or chippings over asphalt or roofing felt to provide a solar reflective coating. Surfaces must be sound, clean and the chippings dust free. Apply chippings within 30 minutes of applying this product.
Coverage
Felt adhesive/lap cement : 1.5 to 2.0m2 per litre.
Gritting adhesive : 1.0m2 per litre for 3mm grit.
0.75m2 per litre for 2mm grit.
Storage
Feb aquaseal firmafix roof felt adhesive contains a flammable solvent, all normal precautions against fire should be taken during both storage and use. Store in cool, dry conditions and keep away from all sources of ignition.
Shelf life
Minimum of 2 years when stored in unopened containers according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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