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Bitucell
Section A : General Comments

Equipment

It is suggested that the following list of equipment is adopted as a minimum requirement

Protective clothing : Protective overalls

: Good quality gloves, goggles

Application equipment : Cutter, Broom, Brush

Application - points of note

Fosroc operates a policy to encourage the use, where possible, of approved or licensed applicators.
This ensures that repairs are completed satisfactorily so that the long term performance of the
materials is assured. For contractors who wish to apply the materials themselves Fosroc is also able
to offer technical assistance and training, either on-site or at its Training Centre in Dubai.

Section B : Application Method

1.0 Surface Preparation

1.1 Clean all concrete surfaces free of laitence, dust, dirt, cavities, projecting nibs etc.

1.2 Make sure that the surface is dry and smooth.

1.3 Wall/Floor slab junctions should be made smooth using a sand/cement mortar.

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2.0 Application

Slabs

Where used to form an expansion joint in in-situ concrete, Bitucell shall be placed against the
shuttering on the concreting side before the pour begins.

Copper nails may be used to prevent displacement in joints in suspended slabs.

Alternatively, Bitucell may be bonded to the existing slab or previous pour using a suitable contact
adhesive.

Care should be taken not to contaminate surfaces of the sealing slot with the adhesive.

Joint sealing

A joint sealing slot can be formed by placing a removable timber former on top of the Bitucell.

Alternatively, Bitucell can be installed to the full depth of the slab and cut back to the required depth
subsequently using a power brush machine.

This latter method is generally used for slabs which cannot be cleaned and sealed until all building
construction has finished.

Bitucell should be tamped down to ensure that it fills the joint completely and provides continuous
support for the joint sealant.

Section C : Approval and variations

This method statement is offered by Fosroc as a ‘standard proposal’ for the application of Bitucell. It
remains the responsibility of the Engineer to determine the correct method for any given application.
Where alternative methods are to be used, these must be submitted to Fosroc for approval, in
writing, prior to commencement of any work. Fosroc will not accept responsibility or liability for
variations to the above method statement under any other condition.

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