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 Tremco Rapide Systems

Ultra Fast Curing, Methacrylate Deck Coating Systems

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At Tremco illbruck, we understand multi- For Project Specifiers SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY
storey car parks. Even more importantly • Thorough investigation, analysis and
In busy car parks, decks are subjected
we understand owners’ needs, expert diagnosis.
to extreme stresses from vehicle wheel
concerns and statutory obligations. • Tailored, guaranteed long term turning. As a result, conventional
We know that your car park is unique solutions. coatings can fail within a comparatively
- every project is different. Tremco • Experienced assistance with project short period of time.
illbruck systems are dedicated and implementation.
Tremco illbruck utilise rapid curing
designed to give you a complete
For Car Park Customers methacrylate technology to deliver
solution and specifically:
• A safer, attractive, welcoming extreme durability, decorative
For Car Park Operators/Owners environment. functionality and crack bridging
• New or renewed, extended service • A better parking experience. capabilities for both intermediate deck
life for your car park. and top deck projects.
• Minimal disruption to normal Top Coat
operations during renovation. Resin Coat
• Reduced long term maintenance Primer Coat
costs.

The systems work by binding aggregates and resin together to waterproof


the structure and provides an anti-slip surface to minimise the risk of slips or
Ready for traffic accidents.

after only 4 hours The methacrylate technology permits traffic after only four hours whereas
conventional polyurethane or epoxy systems may take up to seven days to fully
- the Tremco cure. The chemical and fuel resistance of the Rapide system is also outstanding.

Rapide system is Special flexible methacrylate technology in combination with a fleece is also used
for secure elastomeric waterproofing of vulnerable details and locations of high
the ultimate deck movement.

coating system Unlike conventional systems the methacrylate technology allows low temperature
application even down to -10°C in the right conditions.

Project example:
Livery Street,
Birmingham
The benefits of the
Tremco illbruck Rapide
Deck Coating System
were demonstrated
recently at the
refurbishment of the
flagship city centre
Livery Street car park.
The high-specification
deck waterproofing
system was chosen by Balvac, the principal
contractor, to cover 22,000m² of deck surface to
create contrasting coloured parking, driving and
pedestrian zones when the client, Birmingham
City Council, and project management team,
Atkins, demanded a high quality finish and a long
deck surface life.
The Product Range

Tremco illbruck offer different variations of the Rapide system for internal decks,
external decks and decks above accomodation. A comprehensive
Rapide Internal Decking System Rapide Flexible Decking System range of system
Typically refurbishment of a car park The superior technology of the Rapide
can restrict or interrupt its normal Flexible decking system minimises
components
operation leading to a loss of revenue. the risk of damage from rain or
This is particularly so for intermediate adverse weather, enabling year round which combine to
decks where access to and from waterproofing. The system has been
adjacent floors may be particularly engineered for extra flexibility to provide solutions
badly affected. allow for the extremes of temperature
The Rapide Intermediate Decking
and weather exposed decks can be
subjected to and consists of flexibilised
for the vast
System consists of:
methacrylate systems.
Preparation: Typically vacuum majority of car
The Rapide Flexible Decking System
shotblasting to open the pores of the
subfloor.
consists of:
park deck projects
Preparation: Typically vacuum
Crack Detail: Special elastomeric
shotblasting to open the pores of the
grade in combination with a fleece for
subfloor.
crack detail bridging.
Crack Detail: Special elastomeric
Priming: Special primers for both
grade in combination with a fleece for
asphalt and concrete decks
crack detail bridging.
Build Coat: A special blend of
Priming: Special primers for both
methacrylate, fillers and aggregates to
asphalt and concrete decks
provide a durable base layer.
Build Coat: A special blend of flexible
Top Coat: A special methacrylate
methacrylate, flexible fillers and
seal coat pigmented to suit the clients
aggregates to provide a durable base
requirements.
layer.
For drive areas and ramps, multiple
layers of the build coat may be Top Coat: A special flexible
specified. Tremco illbruck provide a full methacrylate seal coat pigmented to
specification for any project - please suit the clients requirements.
contact for details. Above Accommodation: The Rapide
Where the internal deck is above Flexible Decking System is always used
accommodation then the Rapide on internal or external decks when over
Flexible Decking System should be occupied spaces.
used. In the most critical of applications,
a full fleece system may be required
comprising of Rapide Elastomeric Resin
and Fleece Reinforcement to provide
the ultimate in flexible waterproofing.
Tremco illbruck provide a full
specification for any project - please
contact for details.
Tremco illbruck Limited Tel: +44 (0)1942 251400 Registered in England No. 02802593
Coupland Road Fax: +44 (0)1942 251410 Registered Office:
Hindley Green, Wigan WN2 4HT email: uk.info@tremco-illbruck.com Coupland Road, Hindley Green
United Kingdom website: www.tremco-illbruck.co.uk Wigan WN2 4HT

Other Car Park Systems


Pavseel Tremproof Soffiguard

Tremco Pavseel is a clear microacrylic The Tremco Tremproof range is a Tremco Soffiguard is a water based
sealer for dustproofing and sealing structural waterproofing system for car flexible coating system, formulated to
concrete deck substrates and general parks, spiral access ramps, service provide effective protection to concrete
concrete floor areas where a full deck decks above accommodation or on structures from airborne contaminants
coating is not required. The product podium decks prior to overlaying with and pollutants.
works by soaking into the surface hot asphalt. The system comprises
The coating is used as a protective and
and binding weak particles to reduce the Tremproof 250 GC cold applied
decorative coating to soffits, walls and
unsightly dusting. The system also waterproofing system, drainage
upstands within concrete and masonry
reduces absorbancy of fuel and stains detailing and a protection course. With
buildings/structures.
into the concrete whilst retaining the up to 700% movement accommodation
general antislip texture of the concrete. the waterproofing is guaranteed. Compriband Superspan
Tremco Pavseel
may also be used
for sealing block
paving and for
stabilising the
jointing sand.
The sealer prevents
the sand from
being eroded by
weather and prevents weeds from The Tremco Tremproof range can Compriband Superspan is a
growing, preventing unsightly growth. also be used on the top deck of completely watertight movement joint
underground car parks below block system designed to accommodate
paving systems. The fantastic multidirectional movement and loadings
waterproofing and flexibility of the associated with multi-storey car parks.
system keeps the underground decks
dry and protected.

abcd March 2009

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