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Britannia Durashield
Britannia Durashield
Britannia Durashield
Britannia Durashield | Waterproof Roof Coatings
Britannia Durashield | Waterproof Roof Coatings
Britannia Durashield | Waterproof Roof Coatings
Britannia Durashield | Waterproof Roof Coatings

Britannia Durashield

DUR
BRI3098

A smooth, cold applied rubber-based waterproofing flat and pitched roof system for a longer lasting seamless coating - a ten year life expectancy with just one coat over surfaces. 

  • Rainfall immediately after application has no adverse effect 
  • No primer (except on porous/friable surfaces) 
  • Reduced labour costs 
  • Flexible elastomeric system 
  • One pack, no mixing 
  • No wastage 
  • British made for quality
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Description

Britannia Durashield is a smooth, cold applied rubber based waterproofing system for a longer lasting seamless coating, with just one coat over surfaces and a ten year life expectancy. Rainfall immediately after application has no adverse effect.

Durashield is approved for external fire performance; BS 476-Part 3:2004 EXT.F.AC., ready for use on:

  • Flat Roofs
  • Weathered Asphalt
  • Bituminous Surfaces
  • Concrete
  • Brickwork
  • Fibreglass
  • GRP
  • Weathered Plys
  • OSB/Plywood
  • Wooden Substrates
  • EPDM

Not for use on tanking, fishponds, new lead, plastisol coated substrates or internal use.



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Features & Benefits


  • No primer (except on porous/friable surfaces)
  • One coat system
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Flexible elastomeric system
  • One pack, no mixing
  • No wastage
  • Ten year life expectancy
  • British made for Quality



Tests


Approvals/Standards:

External fire performance; BS 476-Part 3:2004 EXT.F.AC.



Uses


Ready for use on:

  • No primer (except on porous/friable surfaces)
  • One coat system
  • Reduced labour costs
  • Flexible elastomeric system
  • One pack, no mixing
  • No wastage
  • Ten year life expectancy
  • British made for Quality
  • Rainfall immediately after application has no adverse effect

Can be brush or roller (solvent resistant) applied.

See Preparation and Application for further details.

Not for use on tanking, fishponds, new lead, plastisol coated substrates or internal use.



Data


Colour range

  • Grey, Black and Solar Reflective White
  • Other colours may be available to order specially - prices and lead times may be different. Contact our sales team for more information on 0113 2455450 or [email protected]

 

Spreading Rate

  • Single coat: minimum of 1Kg/m2 / 1 litre/m2
  • Built-up system (wet-on-wet): minimum of 1.5Kg/m2 / 1.5 litre/m2

 

Drying Time

  • Up to 8 hours or overnight depending on temperature and conditions
  • Full cure up to 7 days

 

Water Repellency

  • Rainfall immediately after application has no adverse effect



Preparation and Application


Clear all areas of moss, lichen and debris by brushing or power washing and remove surface water and any contamination such as Oil or Grease and allow to dry. Apply Britannia Fungicidal Wash to prevent further fungal/algal growth.

  • Stir well before use
  • Do not thin

Most roofing substrates to be treated will not normally require priming.

To the dry and cleaned surface, apply a generous coat of Britannia Durashield Waterproof Roof Coating by brush or squeegee, at the minimum specified spreading rate as stated above under the relevant heading.

Application Temperature should be between 5°C-30°C.

 

Highly Porous/Friable Surfaces

Felted surfaces, fibrous cement corrugated cladding, sheeting and guttering should be primed with Britannia Durashield FD Primer.

Fibrous cement corrugated sheeting: two coats of Durashield FD Primer must always be applied to this substrate.

 

Porous Concrete and Masonry

Prime with Britannia Durashield FD Primer

 

Porous Weathered Asphalt and Bituminous Surfaces

Prime with Britannia Durashield FD Primer.

Note: discolouration can occur over Weathered Asphalt or Bituminous Surfaces. An extra coat may therefore be required for decorative purposes.

Do not use on new bituminous primers/coatings or surfaces.

 

OSB/Plywood and Wooden Substrates

OSB/Plywood, wooden substrates and insulation board must be treated with a 50mm wide strip of Britannia Tape (any other tape must be tested before use). A continuous surface should be created before commencing with the application of Britannia Durashield FD Primer and fully scrimmed with the built-up system (wet on wet).

 

Weathered Single-Ply Membranes*

PVC, hypalon and TPO roof membranes - see primer guide below (click to jump down)

 

Metal

All ferrous metals should be primed with Britannia Metal Primer - see the technical data sheet on the product page for details.

 

Lead

No primer required on old lead, sheet/valleys. - do not use on new lead.

 

Aluminium, Copper and Galvanised Steel

These should be primed with Britannia 1 Pack Etching Primer - see the technical data sheet on the product page for details.

 

*It is good practice to inspect and carry out adhesion tests on any existing porous coatings or substrate prior to application of the coating.

*Adhesion/pull off test required

 

Splits, cracks, joints and seals, crazed areas

Pay particular attention to clean out any splits/cracks/joints and seals by scraping or brushing off with a stiff bristle brush before applying the Britannia Durashield Primer.

Repair all faults in the surface by using a proprietary filler.

 

Surface faults

Repair all faults in the surface with either Britannia’s Reinforcing Scrim in the first of two coats or using a proprietary filler.

In areas where excessive movement may occur, additional reinforcement must be incorporated into the coating.



Scrim Recommendation


  • Apply Reinforcing Scrim to all areas which can be ponded
  • Reinforcing Scrim must be used on all upstands, curves, skylight bases and rainwater outlets
  • Reinforcing Scrim to be used on all gutter expansion joints
  • Reinforcing Scrim to be used on all repaired areas

 

Fibrous corrugated concrete sheeting and skylight surrounds

  • Apply to both horizontal and vertical laps including around ALL fixings. Before starting, carefully tighten any fixings that may be loose
  • When reinforcing the horizontal laps, ensure the reinforcement follows the profile of the sheet exactly, eliminating any possibility of air pockets being trapped under the reinforcement
  • Any cracking within the sheets should also be reinforced
  • Finish with an additional coat of Durashield over the scrimmed area



Application of Scrim


Reinforcing Scrim is embedded into the wet Durashield avoiding creasing. Adjacent lengths of the reinforcement must overlap by 75mm. Finish with one coat of Durashield.



Application of Coating


To the dry surface, apply a generous coat of Britannia Durashield by brush or roller at the specified spreading rate as stated under the heading.

The substrate and ambient temperature for the application of the system must be between 5°C and 30°C

DO NOT APPLY to frozen or damp surfaces.

DO NOT APPLY in hot direct sunlight or coating may skin. Work away from the area immediately being applied and toward a suitable escape access. Do not walk on newly coated surface whilst application is in progress.



Important


Air conditioning vents should be sealed for a minimum of 24 hours during and after the application.

  • Refer to the product data sheet (available to download from the "attachments" tab above) for more precautions.

This coating is only valid for applications in the UK.

MINIMUM FINISHED FALL: when using this product it is important that a minimum finished fall of 1:80 is achieved, as stated in BS 6229:2018 (Code of Practice for the application of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Systems to flat roofs with continuously supported coverings).



Cleaning


For all cleaning use White Spirit.



Primer Guide for Durashield Waterproofing System


Substrate Primer to Use
Pourous and Friable
Felted Surfaces Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Asbestos Cement Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Concrete Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Weathered Asphalt Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Bituminous Surfaces Britannia Durashield FD Primer
OSB/Plywood and Wooden Substrates
Timber Decks Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Plywood Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Metals
Ferrous Metal Britannia Zinc Phosphate Metal Primer
Galvanised Metal Britannia One Pack Etch Primer
Non-Ferrous Metals
Lead (not to be used on new lead)
Aluminium Britannia One Pack Etch Primer
Copper Britannia One Pack Etch Primer
Single Ply Membranes
PVC* Britannia Universal QD Primer Sealer
Hypalon* Britannia Universal QD Primer Sealer
TPO Roof Membranes* Britannia Universal QD Primer Sealer
Others
Fibreglass and GRP Britannia Durashield FD Primer
Previously painted/coated substrates Britannia Durashield FD Primer

*Adhesion/pull off test required.

For difficult substrates and technical advice, please contact our technical support team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].

It is good practice to inspect and carry out adhesion tests incorporating the primer and Durashield.

The "Durashield adhesion test document" can be downloaded for further information.



System Sheets


Click each item below to download a spec sheet; consult with our technical support team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].

Product Details
3098-418083

Data sheet

Manufacturer
Britannia
Water / Solvent Based
Solvent
For Use On
Metal, Asphalt, Fiberglass, Rubber, PVC, Timber
Application Method
Brush, Roller
Colour
Standard / Ready Mixed
Single, Two or Three Pack
Single
UN Number
UN1263
Drying time
Up to 8 hours or overnight depending on temperature and conditions
Fully Cured
Full cure up to 7 days
Base Type
Solvent-Based
Suitable For Use On
Metal
Suitable For Use On
PVC
Suitable For Use On
Asphalt
Suitable For Use On
Rubber
Suitable For Use On
Fiberglass
Application Method
Brush
Application Method
Roller
Product Usage Type
Topcoat
Product Range
Durashield
Colour Family
Black
Colour Family
White
Colour Family
Grey
Roof Type
Flat
Attachments
Download


Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.

Questions

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questions Peter on 2024-06-10 13:26:18
Question: 

Can this be used direct onto cement board?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Assuming the cement board is porous, it is clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the techncial datasheet, we would recommend a coat of Britannia Durashield FD Primer to be applied first, this is recommended as an undercoat on to highly friable or porous surfaces, before 2 coats of Britannia Durashield to finish.

questions Sam on 2023-10-23 22:33:59
Question: 

Can this go straight over a grp gutter?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Assuming the GRP Gutter is clean, dry, sound and prepared in accordance with the technical datasheet, this product will be suitable for this application.

We'd recommend priming firstly with Britannia Durashield FD Primer and any areas of fungal/algae growth treated with Britannia Fungicidal Wash Solution prior to application.

questions Miles on 2023-10-11 17:25:28
Question: 

Can this be used on mortar down a valley?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

We have requested more information seperately via e-mail.

questions Tom on 2023-07-29 08:42:54
Question: 

It says not suitable for new lead, can it be used on old lead?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Yes, this product is fine for use on old lead, but on new lead due to paternations oils it can lead to poor adhesion until the lead is weathered.

questions Martin Carter on 2023-02-24 08:32:06
Question: 

Can this be used to seal around roof lights on new felt shingle just to make fully water tight or do you have another sealant for this type of detail

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Unfortunately no, this product is designed for application to a full roof and would not replace the appropriate use of a flashing.

Please can you provide a picture of the area in question to [email protected]  and we can look into an option for you.

questions Justin on 2021-09-20 14:53:43
Question: 

Can you use this on top of EPDM ?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

yes, when the EPDM is prepared and primed with Britannia Durashield FD Primer first.

questions Ben on 2021-09-19 20:31:26
Question: 

Will this stick to sanded Edpm without the special primer?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

No, Britannia Durashield FD Primer must be used.

questions derek roberts on 2021-08-09 12:19:04
Question: 

is this product, Brittainia duroshield suitable for corrogated plastic roof sheets

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Thank you for the enquiry, we have contacted you directly for more information.

questions Peter Cartridge on 2021-07-07 09:13:34
Question: 

As Durashield has a solvent base do you need to wear a special mask when applying ?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

As stated on the Safety Data Sheet it is recommended to use the product in a well ventilated area and to wear suitable respiration equipment when necessary.

questions Paul S on 2021-03-09 22:40:03
Question: 

Is this a good option for a felt flat roof?

Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team:

Assuming the to felt roof is clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the Technical Data sheet this product can be used on a flat felt roof. 

IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

Britannia Durashield is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.

Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.

Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.

All delivery costs below are excluding VAT


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