The next generation of liquid applied roof membranes has been launched by Sika Liquid Plastics. Decothane Ultra is a low odour non-disruptive roofing solution that achieves more than 80% reduction in odour strength five minutes after application and greater than 95% reduction after just one hour compared to similar one-component competitor (these results were established by independent testing).
Decothane Ultra utilises a range of new novel curing agents developed and patented by Sika. Extensive field tests have been undertaken on the product prior to launch and a large number of these applications were in odour sensitive areas such as food manufacturing plants, hospitals and schools. They were all successfully applied without disruption to activities within the buildings.
Commenting on the introduction Nigel Blacklock, head of technical at Sika said: “Over the past decade, concern about construction product emissions has grown significantly especially from those involved in their supply and installation. European regulation now imposes strict controls on Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contents, together with a growing focus on ensuring relating chemicals are non-hazardous in their use.
“This backdrop posed a significant development challenge for us but we were keen to achieve a successful outcome without compromising other aspects of the product… Our goal with Decothane Ultra was to tick all the boxes and make no compromises..”
During the development of Decothane Ultra, Sika Liquid Plastics worked closely with a consultancy specialising in the testing of occupational health exposures to develop a test method intended to replicate the ‘worst case scenarios’ on roofs using a closed test area without ventilation.
Sika Liquid Plastics quality assured contractors have been trialling the product prior to launch and have already identified its increased advantages.
Decothane Ultra is available in the UK from Sika Liquid Plastics. For further information visit www.decothaneultra.co.uk or call the Enquiry Line on 01772 259781
