Product Data Sheet

Version 2 (01 / 2010)

SikaMembran Universal / Outdoor plus / Strong

Vapour / waterproofing membrane system for curtain wall facades
Technical Product Data

SikaMembran
Universal
Elastic EPDM
Butyl modified

Membrane
Chemical base
Colour
Mass per unit area
Thickness
Diffusion Resistance Coefficient
(DIN 53122-1)
Equivalent Air Layer Thickness sd -Value
Elongation at break (ISO 37)
Application Temperature
Tensile strength (ISO 37)
Tear propagation resistance (ISO 34)
Ozone Resistance (DIN1431/1)
200 PPHM, 40C, 20% Elongation, 168 h
Service temperature (approx.)

0.78 kg/m approx.

0.6 mm approx.
98000 approx.
60 m approx
500% approx.
2

6 N/mm approx.
8 N/mm approx.

SikaMembran
Outdoor plus

SikaMembran
Strong

Elastic EPDM

Elastic EPDM

Black
2
0.78 kg/m approx.
0.6 mm approx.
5000 approx.

1.56 kg/m approx.

1.2 mm approx.
52000 approx.

3 m approx.
400% approx.
5 - 35C (40 - 75F)
2
5 N/mm approx.
10 N/mm approx.

60 m approx
500% approx.
2

6 N/mm approx.
8 N/mm approx.

No cracks
-40 - 90C
(-40 - 195F)

-40 - 90C
(-40 - 195F)

-40 - 90C
(-40 - 195F)
1

Shelf life, storage below 25C (77F)

1)

Unlimited

If stored properly in undamaged original sealed containers, in dry conditions and protected from direct sunlight at
temperatures between 5 and 30C (40 and 85F).

Description

The SikaMembran system is

used to provide vapour control
layers and waterproof barriers
for curtain walling.

SikaMembran
is manufactured in accordance with ISO
9001 quality assurance system
and the responsible care program.

Product Benefits
- fast, easy, and secure
application
- no pre-treatment of membrane
- also suitable for uneven substrates (blowholes in
concrete), leveling of
substrate by adhesive
- adjustment of membrane
possible until 30 min. after
fixing

- optimally suited to site conditions

- durable bond and barrier/seal
- easy application even in corners due to flexible membrane
- no additional mechanical fixing necessary
- Ozone- and UV-resistant
- Meet fire retardant requirements of DIN 4102, Part 1,
Building material class B2

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Design Considerations
Vapour diffusion behaviour of different sealing types (wet sealants and membranes)
Product
Diffusion resistance
Joint depth /
Equivalent air layer
coefficient
sheet thickness
thickness sd

Sikaflex PU
2500 approx.
8 mm
20 m approx.
12 mm
30 m approx.
16 mm
40 m approx.

Sikasil Silicones
1000 approx.
8 mm
8 m approx.
12 mm
12 m approx.
16 mm
16 m approx.

SikaMembran Universal
98000 approx.
0.6 mm
60 m approx.

SikaMembran Outdoor plus

5000 approx.
0.6 mm
3 m approx.

SikaMembran Strong
52000 approx.
1.2 mm
60 m approx.

Design Considerations (cont.)

- The seal at the warmer side
should be at least as vapour
proof as the seal at the cooler
side, also when combining membranes
with
wet
sealants
>
(sd warm sd cold).
- In order to prevent thermal bridging or internal condensation ensure adequate provision of insulation (mineral wool or similar)
within the joint prior to sealing.
- Design details should be determined by the responsible engineer and building physicist.
Areas of Application

The flexible SikaMembran sheets,

fixed between structure and incorporated units (e.g. faade elements, windows, etc.) using

SikaBond -TF plus N

adhesive,
provide a secure and durable
vapour barrier and waterproof seal
at junctions between building elements.

SikaMembran Universal has a

relatively high vapour diffusion
resistance and is thus applicable
on both the warm (high vapour
pressure) and the cold (low vapour
pressure) side of the construction.
Under most climatic conditions

SikaMembran Universal can be

used on both sides.

SikaMembran Outdoor plus has a

very low vapour diffusion resistance and is recommended on the
cold side (low vapour pressure) if
there is an extremely high vapour
pressure on the warm side (e.g.
swimming halls, professional kitchens)
Method of Application
Surface preparation
The substrates must be strong,
clean, dry, free from dust, grease
and oil. No primer required on concrete and standard construction
materials.
Application

- Apply SikaBond -TF plus N adhesive to structure using caulking

gun (nozzle diameter approx.
8 mm).

- Spread the adhesive in bead form

using spatula to approx. 4-5 cm
width and 1 mm thickness
(depending on substrate).

- Fix SikaMembran sheet in the

form of a loop. Press membrane
into adhesive. Overlap at end
joints: 10 cm.

- Press on SikaMembran sheet

using a plastic roller. The membrane must be fully bonded over
a width of 4 cm.
- The membrane may be readjusted during a period of 30 minutes after fixing.
Removal
Uncured adhesive may be removed from tools and equipment

with Sika Remover-208 or another suitable solvent. Once cured,

the material can only be removed
mechanically.
Hands and exposed skin should be

washed immediately using Sika

Handclean Towel or a suitable
industrial hand cleaner and water.
Do not use solvents!
Consumption of adhesive
1 Unipack 600 ml for approx. 7 m
of membrane (1 bead on each
side)
Notes on Application, Limits
Design details must always be
confirmed by the responsible engineer.

SikaMembran system should only

be used by trained and experienced contractors.

SikaMembran is not resistant to

mineral oils, petroleum, benzene,
fuel, and toluene etc.

SikaMembran is not suitable for

permanent immersion or where
there will be standing water.

SikaMembran Outdoor plus is

perforated and thus not resistant to
driven rain at wind loads exceeding
0.8 kPa.
Further Information
Copies of the following publications
are available on request:
- Product Data Sheet and Material

Safety Data Sheet of SikaBond TF plus N

Packaging Information
Length [m / roll] 25
Width of rolls
100, 150, 200,
[mm]
250, 300, 350,
400, 450, 500,
600, 700, 1200,
1400
Value Bases
All technical data stated in this
Product Data Sheet are based on
laboratory tests. Actual measured
data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
Health and Safety Information
For information and advice regarding transportation, handling,
storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the
actual Material Safety Data Sheets
containing physical, ecological,
toxicological and other safetyrelated data.
Legal Notes
The information, and, in particular, the
recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products,
are given in good faith based on Sika's
current knowledge and experience of
the products when properly stored,
handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's
recommendations. In practice, the
differences in materials, substrates and
actual site conditions are such that no
warranty in respect of merchantability
or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal
relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or
from any written recommendations, or
from any other advice offered. The user
of the product must test the products
suitability for the intended application
and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
change the properties of its products.
The proprietary rights of third parties
must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of
sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the
local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be
supplied on request.

Sika UAE LLC

P.O. Box 213233
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 4398200

Sika Saudi Arabia Co.

Ltd
P.O. Box 112356
Jeddah, KSA
Tel: +966 2 692 7079

Sika Near East s.a.l.

P.O. Box 55163
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 510271

Sika India Pvt. Ltd.

Infinity Towers, 601 'A' Wing
6 th Floor, Mindspace Malad
(W) Mumbai 400064
Tel: +91 22 40384038

Sika FZCO
P.O. Box 213233
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 260 21 33

Sika Gulf B.S.C.

P.O. Box 15776
Adliya, Bahrain
Tel: +973 17738188

Sika Egypt for Cons.

Chem. S.A.E.
El Obour City
Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +202 46100714

Sika Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

141-CCA, Phase lV, DHA
Lahore
Tel: +92 42 35694266/67

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Further information available at:

www.sika.com