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high performance membranes m 19.425.05.2011 tipografia cierre grafica vr www.studiocentromarketing.it tipografia codice waterproofing right from the start the bear is back

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world headquarters nord bitumi s.p.a via campagnola 8 loc valle 37060 sona verona italy ph +39 045 6094 111 fax +39 045 6094 191 e-mail nord@nordbitumi.it us business office nord bitumi us inc 425 third street suite 300 macon ga 31202 ph 478 741 0088 e-mail nordus@nordbitumi.com a history of innovation and progress high quality roofing products nordpoly 4b nordpoly 4m nordflex s nordflex m self base nordshield smt nordshield system sa nordshield system nordshield system sa installation nordboard ii nord super a nordbase v2 what is a modified bitumen membrane recommendations for the correct installation and maintenance of modified bitumen membranes concrete answers service and advantages handling and storage job s pictures 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 2 www.nordbitumi.com

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mission and values our mission is to create a better environment in which to live and work constant focus on people and the environment inspires our innovation and our direction is driven by the fundamental values that have guided the company for over 40 years human resources our people are the company s primary asset and our successful evolution requires investment in their personal growth and professional development technology we are constantly seeking new technologies and best practices to operate with efficiency and with a commitment to quality responsibility the performance of a roofing system is not enough we are committed to deliver both performance and value to meet the needs of the marketplace specialisation as a pioneer in the development of modified bitumen roofing nord bitumi will continue to channel its expertise and passion into further innovation 3 www.nordbitumi.com

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a history of innovation and progress 1967 nord bitumi begins producing app membranes in italy 1977 nord bitumi begins producing sbs membranes in italy 1982 nord bitumi s first us plant is established in plattsburgh ny 1984 a second north american plant opens in macon ga 1986 a third north american plant begins operations in kansas city ks 1990 nord bitumi obtains us patent for an insulating panel to support bituminous waterproofing 1992 nord bitumi achieves fm ul ratings for us products 1993 nord bitumi earns fm approvals for entire membrane product line in italy 1994 nord bitumi opens its new plant in tampico mexico 1996 nord bitumi worldwide is acquired by johns manville corp 1996 nord bitumi spa italy introduces nordsilence a membrane designed to reduce impact noise 1997 nord bitumi spa italy obtains uni en iso 9001:1994 quality certification 1999 nord bitumi spa italy introduces stratos program an innovative single-layer waterproofing system 2001 nord bitumi spa italy introduces morfeo acoustic insulation to reduce airborne and impact noise 2003 nord bitumi spa italy obtains the new uni en iso 9001 quality certification vision 2000 2003 nord bitumi spa acquires nord bitumi italy from johns manville corp 2006 nord bitumi spa obtains ce european certification mark and the factory production control certificate 2009 nord bitumi spa re-enters the us market the bear is back 2010 nord bitumi spa establishes us distribution centers in macon ga and baytown tx 4 www.nordbitumi.com

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high quality roofing products app membranes torch applied nordpoly 4 b smooth ­ fm approved nordpoly 4 m mineral ­ fm approved sbs membranes torch mop cold applied nordflex s smooth ­ fm approved nordflex m mineral ­ fm approved self adhering nordshield smt shingle metal tile underlayment nordshield base 3 mm and 1.8 mm nordshield mineral cap sheet thermo adhering self base mm 3 pao membranes single ply system torch mop cold applied super a mm 4 super a mineral 5 www.nordbitumi.com

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nordpoly 4b app modified bitumen waterproofing membrane nordpoly 4b smooth is a 4 mm thick app modified bitumen waterproofing membrane reinforced with a nonwoven spunbond polyester carrier the top surface is sanded and the underside is covered with a printed burn off polyethylene film the diamond embossed surface provides excellent adhesion when the roll is torched to an acceptable substrate miami dade county approved performance the unique formulation of high quality asphalt and app polymers and copolymers creates an extremely elastic sheet that provides excellent weathering properties the hardness of the compound is changed during the year to make installation easier regardless of the ambient temperature the membrane is softer in winter and harder in summer the polyester reinforcement enhances the mechanical characteristics elongation and tear strength of the membrane plus adds increased puncture resistance data sheet approvals nordpoly 4b is fm and miami-dade approved application nordpoly 4b can only be torch applied all side laps must be four inches all end laps must be at least six inches if left exposed a reflective coating should be applied to the surface of the membrane 6 www.nordbitumi.com

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characteristics before heat conditioning description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 tear strength md/cmd astm d 4073 astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 1204 astm d 5147 compound stability 230°f astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in °f change typical value 100/80 45/45 100/80 14 0.5/0.4 pass characteristics after heat conditioning astm d 5869 astm d 5147 description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility 32°f astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in typical value 100/80 45/45 pass roll size nordpoly 4b description thickness roll weight roll length roll width astm d 5147 astm d 228 unit mm lb typical value 4 100 32 10 10.01 m 39 3/8 1 m material tested in accordance with astm d 5147 standard test methods for sampling and testing modified bituminous sheet materials material meets or exceeds the criteria for astm d 6222 type i grade s 7 www.nordbitumi.com all data furnished refers to standard production and is given in good faith within the applicable manufacturing and testing tolerances nord bitumi reserves the right to improve and change its products at any time without prior notice nord bitumi cannot be held responsible for the use of its products under conditions beyond its own control for further information comments or suggestions please contact nordus@nordbitumi.com

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nordpoly 4m app modified bitumen waterproofing membrane nordpoly 4m mineral is a 4 mm thick app modified bitumen waterproofing membrane reinforced with a nonwoven spunbond polyester carrier the top surface is covered with mineral granules and the underside is covered with a printed burn off polyethylene film miami dade county approved data sheet performance the unique formulation of high quality asphalt and the app polymers and copolymers creates an extremely elastic sheet that provides excellent weathering properties the hardness of the compound is changed during the year to make installation easier regardless of the ambient temperature the membrane is softer in winter and harder in summer the polyester reinforcement enhances the mechanical characteristics elongation and tear strength of the membrane plus adds increased puncture resistance the surface granules not only enhance the roof s appearance they also reduce roof temperatures and protect the membrane from the damaging affects of ultra violet rays approvals nordpoly 4m is fm and miami-dade approved application nordpoly 4m can only be torch applied all side laps must be four inches all end laps must be at least six 8 www.nordbitumi.com

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characteristics before heat conditioning description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 tear strength md/cmd astm d 4073 astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 1204 astm d 5147 compound stability 230°f astm d 5147 granule embedment astm d 4977 astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in °f change g typical value 100/80 45/45 100/80 14 0.3/0.3 pass 1.95 characteristics after heat conditioning astm d 5869 astm d 5147 description unit tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in low temperature flexibility 32°f astm d 5147 typical value 100/80 45/45 pass characteristics after 2000 hrs accelerated weathering astm d 5869 astm g 155 description unit typical value tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in 100/80 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in 50/50 low temperature flexibility 32°f astm d 5147 pass 2007 florida building code 1504.7 description impact resistance [rating astm d 3746 roll size nordpoly 4b thickness roll weight roll length roll width unit typical value 2 astm d 5147 astm d 228 mm lb 4 100 32 10 10.01 m 39 3/8 1 m material tested in accordance with astm d 5147 standard test methods for sampling and testing modified bituminous sheet materials material meets or exceeds the criteria for astm d 6222 type i grade g 9 www.nordbitumi.com all data furnished refers to standard production and is given in good faith within the applicable manufacturing and testing tolerances nord bitumi reserves the right to improve and change its products at any time without prior notice nord bitumi cannot be held responsible for the use of its products under conditions beyond its own control for further information comments or suggestions please contact nordus@nordbitumi.com

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nordflex s sbs modified bitumen waterproofing membrane nordflex s smooth is a 4 mm thick sbs modified bitumen waterproofing membrane reinforced with a nonwoven spunbond polyester carrier the top surface is covered with sand and the back surface is covered with a printed burn off polypropylene film miami dade county approved performance nordflex is formulated using high quality asphalt that has been specially modified with a sbs styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer the sbs create a strong molecular bond with the asphalt giving nordflex improved flexibility and excellent high/low temperature performance the polyester reinforcement enhances the mechanical characteristics elongation and tear strength of the membrane and adds increased puncture resistance data sheet approvals nordflex s is fm and miami-dade approved application nordflex s can be torch apply and with proper non woven polypropylene pp finishing on bottom surface can be apply with cold adhesive or hot mopping asphalt all side laps are four inches all end laps must be at least six inches 10 www.nordbitumi.com

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characteristics before heat conditioning description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 tear strength md/cmd astm d 4073 astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 1204 astm d 5147 compound stability 230°f astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in °f change typical value 100/80 50/50 100/80 -13 0.5/0.4 pass characteristics after heat conditioning astm d 5869 astm d 5147 description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility 0°f astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in typical value 100/80 50/50 pass roll size description thickness roll weight roll length roll width astm d 5147 astm d 228 unit mm lb typical value 4 100 32 10 10.01 m 39 3/8 1 m material tested in accordance with astm d 5147 standard test methods for sampling and testing modified bituminous sheet materials material meets or exceeds the criteria for astm d 6164 type i grade s 11 www.nordbitumi.com all data furnished refers to standard production and is given in good faith within the applicable manufacturing and testing tolerances nord bitumi reserves the right to improve and change its products at any time without prior notice nord bitumi cannot be held responsible for the use of its products under conditions beyond its own control for further information comments or suggestions please contact nordus@nordbitumi.com

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nordflex m sbs modified bitumen waterproofing membrane nordflex m mineral is a 4 mm thick sbs modified bitumen waterproofing membrane reinforced with a nonwoven spunbond polyester carrier the top surface is covered with colored mineral granules and the back surface is covered with a printed burn off polypropylene film miami dade county approved performance nordflex is formulated using high quality asphalt that has been specially modified with a sbs styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer the sbs create a strong molecular bond with the asphalt giving nordflex improved flexibility and excellent high/low temperature performance the polyester reinforcement enhances the mechanical characteristics elongation and tear strength of the membrane and adds increased puncture resistance the surface granules not only enhance the roof s appearance they also reduce roof temperatures and protect the membrane from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays data sheet approvals nordflex m is fm and miami-dade approved application nordflex m can be torch apply and with proper non woven polypropylene pp finishing on bottom surface can be apply with cold adhesive or hot mopping asphalt all side laps are four inches all end laps must be at least six inches 12 www.nordbitumi.com

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characteristics before heat conditioning description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 tear strength md/cmd astm d 4073 astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 1204 astm d 5147 compound stability 230°f astm d 5147 granule embedment astm d 4977 astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in °f change g typical value 100/80 50/50 100/80 -13 0.5/0.4 pass 1.9 typical value 100/80 50/50 pass characteristics after heat conditioning astm d 5869 astm d 5147 description unit tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in low temperature flexibility 0°f astm d 5147 characteristics after 2000 hrs accelerated weathering astm d 5869 astm g 155 description unit typical value tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in 100/80 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 lbf/in 50/50 low temperature flexibility 0°f astm d 5147 pass roll size thickness roll weight roll length roll width astm d 5147 astm d 228 mm lb 4 100 32 10 10.01 m 39 3/8 1 m material tested in accordance with astm d 5147 standard test methods for sampling and testing modified bituminous sheet materials material meets or exceeds the criteria for astm d 6164 type i grade g 13 www.nordbitumi.com all data furnished refers to standard production and is given in good faith within the applicable manufacturing and testing tolerances nord bitumi reserves the right to improve and change its products at any time without prior notice nord bitumi cannot be held responsible for the use of its products under conditions beyond its own control for further information comments or suggestions please contact nordus@nordbitumi.com

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self base thermo adhering sbs membrane nord self base is a 3 mm thick sbs modified bitumen thermo-adhering waterproofing membrane that is reinforced with a nonwoven spunbond polyester carrier the top surface is covered with a printed burn off polypropylene film and the underside has an easy-toremove polyethylene release film miami dade county approved performance self base is formulated using high quality asphalt that has been specially modified with a sbs styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer the sbs create a strong molecular bond with the asphalt giving nord self base improved flexibility and excellent high/low temperature performance this particular formulations allows nord self base to transfer heat from the top surface of the membrane to the underside during application providing excellent adhesion to the substrate can be used both with an app or sbs cap sheet the polyester reinforcement enhances the mechanical characteristics elongation and tear strength of the membrane together with a high puncture resistance data sheet approvals self base is miami-dade approved application nord self base is laid loose on substrate such as wood or insulating panels after removing the silicon pe release film the adhesion of the nord self base is achieved by the heat produced on the top surface of the membrane when the cap sheet is torch applied the indirect heat coming from the torching of the top layer is enough for the thermo-adhesive membrane nord self base to be adhered to the substrate creating a strong and lasting bond 14 www.nordbitumi.com

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le membrane selfle membrane self base in rotoli lunghi 10 lunghi 10 m le membrane self base sono confezionate in rotoli m rotoli lunghi 10 m base sono confezionate sono confezionate in le spedizioni avvengono su pallet da 28 rotoli protetti da 28 rotoli protetti con cappuccio termoretraibile le spedizionispedizioni avvengonoda 28 rotoli protetti con cappuccio termoretraibile le avvengono su pallet su pallet con cappuccio termoretraibile applicazione applicazione applicazione the advantages of thermo-adhesive membranes are as follows il additional protective sheets are e membrana direttamente sul pannello pannello di il film di polietilene e posare unnecessary 1 asportareasportareasportaresiliconatosiliconato siliconatola membrana direttamente sul coibente coibente coibente 1 asfilm1.polietilene il film di polietilene la posare e posare la membrana direttamente sul pannello easy laying 2 sfiammare il secondo the risk ilstratoda ottenere contemporaneamente l adesione di self base base 2 sfiammare il strato in modo in modo da ottenere contemporaneamente l adesionel adesione di self base 2 sfiammare of burning the in modo da is prevented safer application since secondo secondo strato substrate ottenere contemporaneamente di self al pannello pannello e la tenuta labente e deltenuta del sistema impermeabile al pannello del reduction inal coibente coibente e twosistema impermeabile installation time ascoi tenuta la sistema impermeabile membranes are bonded simultaneously with a single torching operation 1a 1a 1a 1b 1b 1b 2 2 2 characteristics before heat conditioning description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 tear strength md/cmd astm d 4073 astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 1204 astm d 5147 compound stability 230°f astm d 5147 unit lbf/in lbf/in °f change typical value 100/70 50/50 100/70 -13 0.5/0.3 pass characteristics after heat conditioning astm d 5869 astm d 5147 description tensile strength 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 elongation 73°f md/cmd astm d 5147 low temperature flexibility 0°f astm d 5147 dimensional stability md/cmd astm d 5147 astm d 1204 roll size description thickness roll weight roll length roll width unit lbf/in lbf/in lbf/in typical value 100/70 50/50 pass 0.5/0.3 astm d 5147 astm d 228 unit mm lb typical value 3 88 32 10 10.01 m 39 3/8 1 m material tested in accordance with astm d 5147 standard test methods for sampling and testing modified bituminous sheet materials material meets or exceeds the criteria for astm d 6164 type i grade s 15 www.nordbitumi.com all data furnished refers to standard production and is given in good faith within the applicable manufacturing and testing tolerances nord bitumi reserves the right to improve and change its products at any time without prior notice nord bitumi cannot be held responsible for the use of its products under conditions beyond its own control for further information comments or suggestions please contact nordus@nordbitumi.com

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