SOLITEX
Diffusion-Permeable | Tear-Resistant | Rainproof
The New Generation of Vapour Permeable Membranes
Weather tightness is the essential property of roofing membranes. This property should be guaranteed not just under laboratory conditions, but particularly under conditions typically found on construction sites where roofing membranes need to provide durable protection against intruding dampness. Micro-porous roofing membranes manufactured using conventional technologies may cause problems when exposed to the real life weather impact on the roof.
Technical Details
SOLITEX System
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Exterior Sealing
- Diffusion-permeable, non micro-porous
- Tear-resistant
- Resistant to ageing*
- Windproof
- Rainproof
- High resistance to driving rain
- Quick and save to work with
The Difference between Conventional Technology and the New SOLITEX
Conventional Technology: Micro-Porous Membranes
Micropores are created by adding calciumcarbonate to a synthetic material and by stretching the membrane after manufacturing.
Water tightness is achieved by virtue of the surface tension of water.
The Problem: The surface tension of water can be significantly reduced by contamination and by chemicals (e.g.wood preservatives-salts and surface active agents -, oils used in chain saws, or wood components such as resins, oils or terpenes).
The Result: Partial permeability, extra work and extra costs, dissatisfied customers.
Vapour permeability of micro-porous membranes occurs due to air exchange rather than diffusion.
New Technology: pro clima SOLITEX
The quality of nonporous closed cell membranes is achieved by using an uninterrupted film. The liquid polymer is poured in-between two layers of nonwoven fabric at a temperature of over 200°C bonding these when cooling down.
Water Tightness: Closed cell membranes are robust and perform well in conditions where the surface tension of water is reduced.
The Result: The membrane remains tight, no extra work, no extra cost, satisfied customers.
The vapour is diffused down the molecule chains on the basis of a chemical reaction.
This results in a high degree of vapour diffusion with highest weather tightness against driving rain.
*This applies to central-European region or comparable temperate zones.