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waterProof<br />
Professional Journal for the bitum<strong>in</strong>ous flat roof - A Polygym Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems publication/Atab - published twice yearly - Nr. 3 August 1999 1<br />
Editorial<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> World-<br />
Wide Waterproof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The topics <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> this edition of Waterproof are of a very<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational flavour, which reflects ATAB’s position as an<br />
export-based organization. The company has entered<br />
strategic alliances with important partners <strong>in</strong> growth<br />
markets, some examples of which can be found <strong>in</strong> this<br />
newsletter: Isotop from the Czech Republic and Canam<br />
<strong>Sales</strong> from the Netherlands. Our sales organization has now<br />
become an <strong>in</strong>ternational network consist<strong>in</strong>g of very close<br />
partnerships spread over all the cont<strong>in</strong>ents. Our export<br />
managers and their partners are currently supervis<strong>in</strong>g megaprojects<br />
<strong>in</strong> Algeria, the Middle-East, the Czech Republic,<br />
Poland, the Baltic States, Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Vietnam, Thailand, the<br />
Philipp<strong>in</strong>es, Madagascar … no wonder that we are proud to<br />
announce <strong>in</strong> this edition of Waterproof the launch of our new<br />
export brochure.<br />
This remarkable success has not been unnoticed by the<br />
Flemish public authorities, as demonstrated by their request<br />
to Atab to accept the godfathership over some fifteen<br />
export<strong>in</strong>g SMBs, <strong>in</strong> regard to the Plato project of the<br />
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce. See below for more details.<br />
We take a look at a roof<strong>in</strong>g contractor from the <strong>North</strong> of the<br />
Netherlands, who is a sh<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g example of an Authorized<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Roof<strong>in</strong>g Contractor.<br />
To ATAB, the waterproof<strong>in</strong>g of a roof is not just provid<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g membrane regardless of types of build<strong>in</strong>gs and<br />
applications, weather conditions and climatic zones.<br />
To ATAB the roof is a system. Each roof has its specific<br />
functions and needs, which determ<strong>in</strong>e the roof<strong>in</strong>g system<br />
and application method to be used.<br />
This edition focuses <strong>in</strong> on the new brochure of <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Hi-Tec Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems, which serves as an illustrated<br />
manual that can help you select the most appropriate<br />
application method for your roof.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, we would like to <strong>in</strong>vite you to our stand at Batimat <strong>in</strong><br />
Paris, which takes place from 8th to 13th November 1999.<br />
The ATAB group stand is located <strong>in</strong> Hall1 W36.<br />
Partners<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> <strong>office</strong> <strong>Holland</strong><br />
<strong>opens</strong> a <strong>branch</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong>.<br />
On 1st January 1999 Canam<br />
<strong>Sales</strong> (E<strong>in</strong>dhoven) became the<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> <strong>office</strong> for the<br />
Netherlands. Previously, Canam<br />
<strong>Sales</strong> was operat<strong>in</strong>g only <strong>in</strong> the<br />
South of the Netherlands. Their<br />
total range approach was<br />
apparently a huge success and<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong><br />
<strong>Sales</strong> Office<br />
The Netherlands<br />
caught on well. "We always<br />
have everyth<strong>in</strong>g for the flat roof<br />
<strong>in</strong> stock, from screws to roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
membranes. This enables us to<br />
be very flexible and to deliver<br />
quickly. More and more we<br />
source from the same suppliers<br />
because the customer expects<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> World Wide Waterproof<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Over the last few years, ATAB has seen a dramatic <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> its exports<br />
worldwide. New markets and cultures are open to us for market<strong>in</strong>g our membranes<br />
and systems. Our new export brochure was conceived with the needs<br />
of these customers <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d and it is <strong>in</strong>tended to be of guidance and support<br />
both to our export sales team and to our customers all over the world.<br />
ROOFING SYSTEMS<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>uity and familiarity" says<br />
A. Haans, Manager Canam<br />
<strong>Sales</strong>.<br />
"I've been active <strong>in</strong> the waterproof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
sector for over 20<br />
years and can say that I have a<br />
good understand<strong>in</strong>g of what<br />
the market offers. The new<br />
The beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of June heralded the open<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
Canam <strong>North</strong>, near Gron<strong>in</strong>gen which provides a<br />
complete range of products for the roof professional.<br />
Contents<br />
Editorial<br />
WorldWide Waterproof<strong>in</strong>g 1<br />
Roof techniques and systems<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduces a new<br />
generation of Hi-Tec roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
systems. 2<br />
ATAB and partners<br />
• <strong>Polygum</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> <strong>office</strong><br />
<strong>Holland</strong> <strong>opens</strong> a <strong>branch</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong>:<br />
Canam Noord. 1 & 2<br />
• Plato Export project<br />
ATAB accepts the<br />
godfathership over a<br />
number of small and<br />
medium-sized export<strong>in</strong>g<br />
companies 2<br />
• Koerts Dakwerken from<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong> 3<br />
• Atab takeover of Czech<br />
distributor 4<br />
The beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of this year<br />
saw the launch of the new<br />
ATAB company video.<br />
As a dynamic company<br />
evolves and changes over<br />
the years, a new company<br />
showcase had become<br />
necessary. It is not easy<br />
to give <strong>in</strong> a short time a<br />
general overview of such<br />
a complex and diversified<br />
organization, with all its<br />
departments, its products<br />
and its services.<br />
However, <strong>in</strong> less than 10<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes the film will transfer<br />
you <strong>in</strong>to the world of<br />
ATAB: from production,<br />
over the different commercial<br />
departments and services,<br />
to the ATAB Art<br />
Gallery, but it is impossible<br />
to show every item <strong>in</strong>-depth.<br />
Besides this corporate<br />
video, there are other documentary<br />
films which elaborate<br />
<strong>in</strong> more detail each<br />
department: production,<br />
laboratory and quality<br />
control; contract<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Roof Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
our Aquaplan Do-It-<br />
Yourself range; and our<br />
Aqual<strong>in</strong>e bitum<strong>in</strong>ous corrugated<br />
sheets. All films<br />
are available <strong>in</strong> 4 languages<br />
(Dutch, French,<br />
English and German).<br />
waterProof - August 1999
2<br />
waterProof - August 1999<br />
generation of <strong>Polygum</strong> Hi-Tec<br />
membranes are top notch. In<br />
the Netherlands, we can still<br />
sharply <strong>in</strong>crease our market<br />
presence and therefore there is<br />
still a lot of potential for us. We<br />
<strong>in</strong>tend to <strong>in</strong>crease the market<br />
penetration of the <strong>Polygum</strong> Hi-<br />
Tec systems, by further expand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our network of Authorized<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> distributors and <strong>in</strong><br />
harmony with other exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
distributors such as Koekoek,<br />
De Hoop, Schriever, and de<br />
Roermondse bouwhandel. The<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> <strong>office</strong> <strong>Holland</strong><br />
is responsible for the expansion<br />
of this distributor network,<br />
while the ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>office</strong> <strong>in</strong> Antwerp<br />
provides a complete back-up.<br />
In collaboration with Canam<br />
<strong>Sales</strong>, project managers will<br />
ensure that the <strong>Polygum</strong> systems<br />
are recommended by<br />
major build<strong>in</strong>g owners, house<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g unions, architects and<br />
study bureaus. This projectbased<br />
approach has proven its<br />
worth both on our home market<br />
as well as export markets, and<br />
we are therefore conv<strong>in</strong>ced<br />
that this new organization can<br />
already be considered to be<br />
one of the central pillars of the<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> network worldwide.<br />
Antoon Haans, Manager of <strong>Sales</strong> Canam, and<br />
Dirk Theuns, Market<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>Sales</strong> Manager ATAB,<br />
worked closely together enabl<strong>in</strong>g collaboration<br />
between the two organizations.<br />
The Canam <strong>Sales</strong> Team<br />
A classic example of work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> partnership,<br />
and of a bright and dynamic organization...<br />
Technology and Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems<br />
Hi-Tec<br />
Roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Systems<br />
The <strong>Polygum</strong> Hi-Tec Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems consist of a unique Hoechst<br />
polyester composite re<strong>in</strong>forcement, coated with high quality polymermodified<br />
bitumen. The trilam<strong>in</strong>ate re<strong>in</strong>forcement stands out thanks to<br />
its exceptional dimension stability and delam<strong>in</strong>ation resistance, <strong>in</strong><br />
addition to its remarkable mechanical values.<br />
TORCH WELDING<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Turbo Hi-Tec:<br />
Average low temperature flexibility: -25 °C<br />
Optimum weld<strong>in</strong>g capacity thanks to the circular profiles on the underside<br />
that <strong>in</strong>crease the flame contact surface by more than 10%<br />
Time sav<strong>in</strong>g thanks to easy application<br />
Long life expectancy<br />
SINGLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Turbo Hi-Tec<br />
DOUBLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Turbo Hi-Tec<br />
Turbo Rock<br />
COLD GLUEING<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Cool:<br />
Average low temperature flexibility: -18 °C<br />
Specifically designed for bond<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> cold adhesive<br />
Follows the roof surface like a second sk<strong>in</strong> which ensures homogenous adhesion<br />
Completely torch free application possible<br />
High resistance to w<strong>in</strong>d because of the homogeneous adhesion given by the<br />
quartz f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g layer<br />
SINGLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Cool<br />
DOUBLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Cool<br />
Cool Rock<br />
PARTIAL TORCH WELDING<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Quadra: Average low temperature flexibility:-18 °C<br />
Self-adhesive APP profile: 40% surface adhesion<br />
Built-<strong>in</strong> vapour pressure diffusion (2 <strong>in</strong> 1 membrane system)<br />
Large field of vapour pressure diffusion thanks to diagonally shaped, wide<br />
channels (60%) - Radical anti-blister formation<br />
Homogeneous APP overlaps.<br />
Time and cost sav<strong>in</strong>g system, very suitable for refurbishment projects.<br />
SINGLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Quadra<br />
DOUBLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Turbo Hi-Tec<br />
Quadra Rock<br />
MECHANICAL FIXING<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Tecno:<br />
Average low temperature flexibility: -18 °C<br />
Large overlap of 12 cm<br />
Underlay of anti-adhesive oil on both sides of the membrane<br />
Flexible and easily applied regardless of weather conditions<br />
System with very high w<strong>in</strong>d resistance load<br />
Economically and environmentally friendly system<br />
SINGLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Tecno<br />
Hi-Tec<br />
Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems<br />
DOUBLE LAYER<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Turbo Hi-Tec<br />
Tecno Rock<br />
ATAB<br />
and partners<br />
PLATO<br />
Coach<strong>in</strong>g dynamic export-oriented<br />
SMBs <strong>in</strong> conjunction with the Antwerp<br />
Chamber of Commerce.<br />
ATAB accepts the godfathership of<br />
companies based <strong>in</strong> the Antwerp area.<br />
PLATO is a support<br />
program for SMBs<br />
(small and medium<br />
sized bus<strong>in</strong>esses)<br />
with growth potential.<br />
In all Flemish regions, several<br />
managers of Flemish<br />
SMBs gather regularly,<br />
under the godfathership of<br />
executives of larger companies,<br />
with whom they exchange<br />
know-how and<br />
share experiences, with the<br />
<strong>in</strong>tention of achiev<strong>in</strong>g a more<br />
professional management.<br />
This unique <strong>in</strong>teraction between<br />
big and small companies,<br />
which carries the<br />
name PLATO, has already<br />
proven to be of great value.<br />
The participat<strong>in</strong>g companies<br />
very often appear to<br />
become the growth companies<br />
of tomorrow and are<br />
obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g significant <strong>in</strong>creases<br />
<strong>in</strong> terms of turnover,<br />
added value, <strong>in</strong>vestments,<br />
export and employment.<br />
The SMB manager<br />
and the executives<br />
from larger<br />
companies.<br />
Managers from SMBs very<br />
often f<strong>in</strong>d themselves isolated<br />
with<strong>in</strong> their company<br />
from people with specialist<br />
expertise. PLATO allows<br />
them to get <strong>in</strong>to regular contact<br />
with colleagues <strong>in</strong> other<br />
companies who face similar<br />
problems. In addition, the<br />
executives make the experiences<br />
of a larger company<br />
accessible. Not all knowledge<br />
of a large company is<br />
useful for an SMB but the<br />
basic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of efficient<br />
management are similar.<br />
Outside specialists are also<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited. Essential to success<br />
is the transfer of<br />
knowledge, which occurs<br />
easily because a PLATO<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g is an <strong>in</strong>teractive<br />
event. Bus<strong>in</strong>esses is very<br />
often a question of build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g relationships.<br />
The executives of the big<br />
companies assume the role<br />
of godfather for a group of<br />
fifteen SMB managers. This<br />
exchange helps managers<br />
reflect on the way their own<br />
companies operate.<br />
ATAB as godfather<br />
ATAB as one of the 15 godfather<br />
companies participat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>ternational network<br />
of contacts and exchanges<br />
is benefitt<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
the success of the PLATO<br />
project.<br />
Here ATAB f<strong>in</strong>ds itself<br />
among other godfather<br />
companies such as BASF,<br />
Esso, F<strong>in</strong>a, Solvay. Agfa-<br />
Gevaert, and Seghers Better<br />
Technology Group.<br />
ATAB doesn't shr<strong>in</strong>k from its<br />
social responsibilities and<br />
contributes through PLATO<br />
to the development of the<br />
region.<br />
PLATO has proved an ideal<br />
forum to make contacts and<br />
creates the possibility to<br />
work more effectively by forg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
new relationships. Consequently,<br />
PLATO is often<br />
referred to as the eng<strong>in</strong>e of<br />
the Flemish economy.<br />
PLA TO<br />
ANTWERPEN
ATAB and Partners<br />
Koerts Dakwerken<br />
from <strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong><br />
Profile of a <strong>Polygum</strong> Authorized Roof<strong>in</strong>g Contractor<br />
For more than 10 years<br />
Koerts Dakwerken<br />
from Nieuwe Pekela,<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong>, has<br />
been devot<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
expertise and professionalism<br />
to provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
roofs on both<br />
domestic and commercial<br />
properties.<br />
Managers Geert<br />
Koerts and Willem<br />
van der Sluis have<br />
seen their company<br />
grow substantially <strong>in</strong><br />
just a few years<br />
thanks to their <strong>in</strong>tegral<br />
quality approach and<br />
active acquisition<br />
policy.<br />
It all started <strong>in</strong> '88, operat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from the garage of Free<br />
Koerts which was packed<br />
with roof<strong>in</strong>g membranes and<br />
<strong>in</strong>sulation materials. The two<br />
brothers Koerts then started<br />
a roof<strong>in</strong>g company <strong>in</strong> Oude<br />
Pekela, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Holland</strong>. In the<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g they worked as<br />
subcontractors for larger<br />
roofers and contractors. They<br />
managed to survive but the<br />
real growth <strong>in</strong> the bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
took longer to materialise.<br />
Three years later they started<br />
position<strong>in</strong>g themselves as an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dependent roof<strong>in</strong>g company<br />
that aims at quality and<br />
service. Willem van der Sluis<br />
jo<strong>in</strong>ed Geert Koerts and<br />
together they built Koerts<br />
Dakwerken. It proves to be a<br />
very strong and complementary<br />
team: Willem is best at<br />
organis<strong>in</strong>g whereas Geert is<br />
the technical specialist of the<br />
practice. In just a few years,<br />
Koerts started to outgrow its<br />
premises and therefore decided<br />
to <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong> a new company<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g, located at<br />
<strong>Holland</strong> Marsh, an <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
area <strong>in</strong> Nieuwe Pekela.<br />
Choos<strong>in</strong>g a contractor to build<br />
the new premises was not<br />
easy, as they had at that time<br />
26 contractors as customers !<br />
"We wanted to give all of our<br />
customers a fair chance to<br />
tender for our new build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
First we held a lottery where<br />
the contractors could pick a<br />
number. With help from act<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mayor Kaldijk, we selected<br />
six of them. Only these six<br />
were allowed to tender",<br />
expla<strong>in</strong>s Willem van der Sluis.<br />
The company now employs<br />
more than 20 people.<br />
One can build on expertise.<br />
This is essential, as the decision<br />
to build and renovate<br />
property is not taken lightly.<br />
The roof, the 5fth facade,<br />
protects the build<strong>in</strong>g and all<br />
that it conta<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
As an owner or architect you<br />
Houses type Trebbio <strong>in</strong> Gron<strong>in</strong>gen<br />
De Wiekezoom, City Channel. Roof and Terraces<br />
New company build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
must therefore choose the<br />
best <strong>in</strong> materials and <strong>in</strong>stallation.<br />
Success story of<br />
a <strong>Polygum</strong> Authorized<br />
Roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Contractor<br />
Willem van der Sluis: We are<br />
ambitious and therefore very<br />
selective <strong>in</strong> choos<strong>in</strong>g who we<br />
work with. In the quality market<br />
sector of roof<strong>in</strong>g membranes<br />
we chose <strong>Polygum</strong> as<br />
our partner. The <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
team was perfect <strong>in</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our criteria, as they <strong>in</strong> their<br />
turn demand the same high<br />
standards. The quality of their<br />
membranes, their service,<br />
their commercial approach,<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g support and creative<br />
concepts are all factors<br />
which help us position<br />
ourselves as be<strong>in</strong>g special<br />
and of high quality <strong>in</strong> <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Holland</strong>.<br />
Geert Koerts: "We really<br />
wanted to become a <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Authorized Roof<strong>in</strong>g Contractors<br />
as fast as possible so<br />
that we could fully enjoy the<br />
support and guarantees<br />
offered by our partner. Their<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Roof Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
concept offers more than just<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g. It is a total approach<br />
of <strong>in</strong>tegral quality assurance.<br />
It is exactly what we had <strong>in</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>d for the further expansion<br />
of our bus<strong>in</strong>ess because we<br />
needed this k<strong>in</strong>d of back-up.<br />
Willem van der Sluis: "Now,<br />
four years later, we are completely<br />
immersed <strong>in</strong> the world<br />
of <strong>Polygum</strong>. Before be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
admitted to this select group,<br />
we were thoroughly vetted.<br />
Firstly our organization <strong>in</strong><br />
general and our quality control<br />
<strong>in</strong> particular was audited.<br />
Our f<strong>in</strong>ancial reliability, our<br />
image, market position <strong>in</strong> our<br />
region was checked. Then a<br />
selection of our roof<strong>in</strong>g projects<br />
were <strong>in</strong>spected.<br />
Geerts Koerts: In the same<br />
ve<strong>in</strong>, we and all our employees,<br />
followed the theoretical<br />
and practical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g programmes<br />
<strong>in</strong> the <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Dak<strong>in</strong>fo tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g centre <strong>in</strong><br />
Antwerp. Every year we are<br />
re-evaluated and <strong>in</strong>vited to<br />
take further tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses.<br />
Only <strong>Polygum</strong> Authorized<br />
Roof<strong>in</strong>g Contractors partici-<br />
pate <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>surance backed<br />
guarantee scheme, which<br />
provides the best cover for<br />
the build<strong>in</strong>g owner.<br />
The Koerts<br />
approach:<br />
Whether it is a private <strong>in</strong>dividual,<br />
a company or an architect,<br />
every customer will<br />
always experience the Koerts<br />
approach: Quality.<br />
Before a refurbishment takes<br />
place, an <strong>in</strong>-depth roof survey<br />
and <strong>in</strong>spection is undertaken.<br />
All roof details are checked<br />
and risk zones are illustrated<br />
and described. Their recommendations<br />
for ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
and refurbishment are described<br />
<strong>in</strong> a very clearly structured<br />
roof <strong>in</strong>spection report.<br />
Very accurate calculations<br />
will determ<strong>in</strong>e the type of<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g materials and systems<br />
to be used. As a result<br />
of the care taken <strong>in</strong> preparation,<br />
regardless of whether<br />
on a new build<strong>in</strong>g or a refurbishment,<br />
a perfect roof will<br />
be the outcome. But this is<br />
not all. The roof rema<strong>in</strong>s their<br />
concern. For example, there<br />
is the Koerts DakPlan, which<br />
is a comprehensive ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
programme that keeps<br />
the roof <strong>in</strong> perfect condition.<br />
Expertise is always on hand.<br />
Koerts<br />
Dakwerken bv<br />
Geert Koerts and Willem van der Sluis at the<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g of the new build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Nieuwe Pekela.<br />
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Dach & Wand Booth<br />
The top 100 masterroofers<br />
from Germany paid<br />
a visit to the ATAB stand at<br />
the Dach & Wand show <strong>in</strong><br />
Stuttgart.<br />
High praise to Manfred<br />
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<strong>in</strong> Germany.<br />
DACH+WAND<br />
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f o r R o o f i n g , W a l l a n d<br />
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In our next edition,<br />
WaterProof 4, we will<br />
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systems and our refurbishment<br />
systems for terraces<br />
and facades developed by<br />
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Prevent on French roofs.<br />
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ATAB and Partners<br />
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ATAB takeover<br />
of Czech dealer<br />
As recently as 1994 Isotop<br />
started to develop its network<br />
of customers around<br />
Prague. Previously they<br />
worked on 28,000 sq.m. of<br />
flat roofs and employed 3<br />
people.<br />
The technical staff was <strong>in</strong>creased,<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g companies<br />
were contacted, and by the<br />
second year Isotop Moravia<br />
was founded.<br />
The most significant advance<br />
happened when they<br />
started position<strong>in</strong>g themselves<br />
at the higher end of<br />
the market with the <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
range, particularly on one<br />
very specific roof<strong>in</strong>g system:<br />
the s<strong>in</strong>gle ply mechanically<br />
fixed roof<strong>in</strong>g system <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Tecno.<br />
Isotop has subsequently<br />
grown from a distributor <strong>in</strong>to<br />
a very close partner.<br />
"By ty<strong>in</strong>g us so exclusively to<br />
ATAB and its <strong>Polygum</strong> Roof<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g concept we<br />
widened our scope on the<br />
Before<br />
Before<br />
Cover of the new<br />
Aqual<strong>in</strong>e brochure<br />
In less than two years,<br />
Aqual<strong>in</strong>e has become a<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g brand and has conquered<br />
the <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
markets <strong>in</strong> the world of<br />
bitum<strong>in</strong>ous corrugated<br />
sheets. The new Aqual<strong>in</strong>e<br />
brochure is available <strong>in</strong><br />
15 languages.<br />
THE NEWEST<br />
GENERATION HI-TEC<br />
BITUMINOUS<br />
CORRUGATED SHEETS<br />
HI-TEC BITUMINOUS CORRUGATED SHEETS<br />
market. Their market<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
sales support, their tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
courses <strong>in</strong> the roof school<br />
and most of all the consistent<br />
quality of their membranes<br />
have <strong>in</strong> recent years made<br />
Isotop one of the lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
companies <strong>in</strong> the field of<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g systems," says<br />
Dusan Pospichal, Isotop’s<br />
General Manager.<br />
Thanks to this very significant<br />
growth, positive attitudes<br />
and the potential of the<br />
Isotop team, the partnership<br />
has become even closer.<br />
ATAB <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly focuses<br />
on export markets with the<br />
most potential. From there,<br />
the step towards a takeover<br />
was only to be expected.<br />
From May 1999, Isotop has<br />
been part of the ATAB Group<br />
and will be responsible for<br />
the expansion of the<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Roof<strong>in</strong>g Systems <strong>in</strong><br />
the Czech Republic and<br />
Slovakia.<br />
After<br />
After<br />
Aqual<strong>in</strong>e Party<br />
Elkro<br />
Reason to celebrate <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Czech Republic.<br />
Elkro, exclusive dealer of<br />
the corrugated sheet<br />
Aqual<strong>in</strong>e pays tribute to its<br />
top roofers and contractors<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g a major event.<br />
Prize-w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
HI-TEC BITUMINOUS CORRUGATED SHEETS<br />
The Isotop-<br />
Project Approach<br />
Dusan Pospichal says<br />
"Isotop keeps <strong>in</strong> close touch<br />
with its direct customers:<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g contractors. They can<br />
always call on our technical<br />
support and guidance. The<br />
sales team gives advice to<br />
architects and follows a project<br />
from the <strong>in</strong>itial concept<br />
phase to f<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong>stallation.<br />
The <strong>Polygum</strong> Roof Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
concept of ATAB is our<br />
philosophy. The customer<br />
has confidence <strong>in</strong> our<br />
approach and we, for our<br />
part, can rely on the support<br />
from ATAB.<br />
A case history<br />
This project <strong>in</strong>volves the roof<br />
of an apartment build<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
be renovated and was<br />
assigned to the study bureau<br />
Hamann Projekt s.r.o. A<br />
dossier was made by Eng.<br />
Petr Hamann and Eng.<br />
Gabriela Krajcarova, <strong>in</strong><br />
which they worked out the<br />
renovation specification. For<br />
example, the <strong>in</strong>sulation value<br />
necessary for this roof<br />
design was determ<strong>in</strong>ed and<br />
calculations was made to<br />
avoid <strong>in</strong>ternal condensation.<br />
After these calculations, a<br />
call was made through<br />
Isotop, on Mr. Lubos Kupec,<br />
of the roof<strong>in</strong>g company<br />
Balance.<br />
A cut was made on the exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
roof and the underly<strong>in</strong>g<br />
materials were exam<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
Based on this <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
the details of the new roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
system could be determ<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
Because of the application<br />
method (mechanical fix<strong>in</strong>g),<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Tecno:<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle ply fix<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
a static pull test was done to<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>e the adhesion to<br />
the exist<strong>in</strong>g deck. Next, the<br />
appropriate fix<strong>in</strong>g was chosen<br />
and the number per<br />
square metre was calculated,<br />
<strong>in</strong> respect of the w<strong>in</strong>d<br />
load.<br />
With regard to the <strong>in</strong>stallation,<br />
Isotop produced a file<br />
def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the specific method<br />
of <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g the s<strong>in</strong>gle ply<br />
mechanically fixed <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Tecno. This document also<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded the more important<br />
roof details. Noth<strong>in</strong>g was<br />
overlooked to ensure the<br />
renovation work was completed<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to plan.<br />
Only a well organised project-oriented<br />
approach <strong>in</strong> all<br />
stages of the build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
process, materials, systems,<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallation, can guarantee<br />
the desired outcome:<br />
a sound roof. Isotop has<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternalized this mission of<br />
quality.<br />
The <strong>Polygum</strong><br />
Tecno concept<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Czech<br />
Republic<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Techno is a roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
membrane that is manufactured<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g SBS modified<br />
bitumen. This is a very specific<br />
requirement for the<br />
Czech market because with<br />
a s<strong>in</strong>gle ply system the seal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of the overlap is critical. A<br />
homogeneous SBS overlap<br />
yields extremely good resistance<br />
to peel and slide<br />
forces.<br />
The life expectancy of the<br />
membrane and therefore of<br />
the roof system is determ<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
by the stresses that<br />
the membrane will have to<br />
endure after <strong>in</strong>stallation. The<br />
nature of these stresses can<br />
be external, such as movements<br />
of the substrate, blister<br />
formation etc. or <strong>in</strong>ternal,<br />
such as polyester shr<strong>in</strong>kage<br />
or quality of the bitumen mix.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>ternal stresses have<br />
been elim<strong>in</strong>ated because<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Tecno is equipped<br />
with a dimensionally stable<br />
Hi-Tec polyester composite<br />
re<strong>in</strong>forcement. This carrier<br />
is outstand<strong>in</strong>g due to its high<br />
mechanical values, extreme<br />
dimension stability and<br />
delam<strong>in</strong>ation resistance. In<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ation with the modified<br />
bitumen coat<strong>in</strong>g, the trilam<strong>in</strong>ate<br />
will ensure that<br />
<strong>Polygum</strong> Tecno is very stable<br />
on the roof and can<br />
endure mechanical stress<br />
without jeopardiz<strong>in</strong>g the life<br />
expectancy.<br />
Dusan Pospichal: "The membrane<br />
is remarkably flexible<br />
and is easily applied regardless<br />
of the weather conditions.<br />
As testimony to this the<br />
renovation of the apartment<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g was done at temperatures<br />
of m<strong>in</strong>us 15° C. The<br />
fact that the membrane is not<br />
very sensitive to the weather<br />
conditions is a very important<br />
advantage, as we only have<br />
to weld the jo<strong>in</strong>ts. This s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
ply system can def<strong>in</strong>itely<br />
compete as to mechanical<br />
properties and performance<br />
characteristics. A number of<br />
roof<strong>in</strong>g layers on top of each<br />
other immediately guarantees<br />
a longer life expectancy.<br />
The projects that we have<br />
undertaken <strong>in</strong> the last years<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g the Tecno-concept<br />
rema<strong>in</strong> excellent examples.<br />
Eng. Petr Hamann: "We must<br />
dare to look beyond. The s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
ply mechanical fix<strong>in</strong>g<br />
method offers a very important<br />
advantage for the future<br />
when recycl<strong>in</strong>g and disposal<br />
are bound to become an<br />
issue".<br />
Lubos Kupec of the roof<strong>in</strong>g<br />
company Balance: "For a<br />
roofer it is not unimportant to<br />
Roof of the renovation project<br />
<strong>in</strong> Prague<br />
be able to work fast and <strong>in</strong><br />
almost all weather conditions.<br />
Therefore this system<br />
is the most obvious choice."<br />
water<br />
Proof<br />
August 1999<br />
Waterproof is the<br />
professional journal from<br />
Atab for our construction<br />
partners and more<br />
specifically <strong>in</strong> the sector of<br />
the flat roof and of<br />
waterproof<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> general.<br />
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2020 Antwerpen-Belgium<br />
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Fax. (+32)(3)248.37.77<br />
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Marc Poppe<br />
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