Products and System Introduction

Specification Chemicals, Inc.  produces the Pol-E-Base Built-up Roofing System as the ultimate in field applied reflective insulation roofing.  It has the advantages of being self adhering and very light weight.  The system may be installed as either new construction or re-roofing.  The final thickness of the monolithic surface is approximately 70 mils of tough acrylic plastic, bituminous resin, and synthetic rubber resin all reinforced with polyester spunlaced fabric.  

Application does not require specific tools or equipment.  The system is for use on sloped commercial roofs and for sealing seams of steel buildings.  The self adhering membrane at parapets and roof openings eliminates the need for expensive metal flashings and roof vents.

The exposed surface of the system is the elastomeric product "White Plastic" a liquid high acrylic solids emulsion manufactured by Specification Chemicals, Inc.  since 1975.  It is both U.L. and U.S.D.A. listed.  Walk pads are recommended for traffic areas.

#80 Primer is a fast drying, solvent-based black primer used to coat concrete decks, asphalt roofing, plywood or OSB prior to applying Pol-E-Base, Stick-Two, E.S. Tape, acrylic roof coatings or Recycled Rubber Roofing.  Allow 2 hours but not more than 8 hours to dry before applying Pol-E-Base, Stick Two or ES Tape.

Apply #80 Primer at the rate of 150 square feet per gallon.  Rate will vary with the porosity of the substrate.  Apply with brush, roller or spray.  Thinning is not recommended.  Equipment is cleaned with mineral spirits.   

#80 Primer cannot be purchased on the web due to shipping restrictions. Please call 1-800-247-3932 for purchasing options.

#460 Pol-E-Base is a self-adhering roof membrane with removable paper on one side and Pol-E-Force (polyester reinforced fabric) on the top surface.  It is an excellent base for acrylic coatings and Recycled Rubber Roofing.

#460 Pol-E-Base is applied centered over the cant strips from the field area of the roof and up the parapet walls.  Pol-E-Base is available in 4", 6", 12" and 36" widths, so it can be used for patching problem areas, valleys, or the entire roof.

#500 Stick-Two is a non-reinforced roll of rubber and synthetic resins that is self-adhering on both sides.  It provides excellent bonding to irregular primed surfaces.  It has removable polyethylene on one side and paper on the other.

Use #500 Stick-Two to mummy wrap vent pipes or plumbing that goes through the roof membrane.  Apply under the Pol-E-Base at both inside and outside corners at parapet walls.  Sandwich roof vents to roof plywood or OSB.  Adhered to #80 Primer it provides instant "dry in" at the cant strips, plumbing, and roof vents.

#200 Expansion System Tape is self-adhering synthetic rubber and bitumen with polyethylene on one side and removable paper on the other.  It provides a seal and slip sheet construction joint over seams of sheathing and cant strips.  Adhered to #80 Primer it provides instant "dry in" of the sheathing joints.

#200 Expansion Tape is used at all seams and joints of the roof substrate to allow the reinforced Recycled Rubber Roof or Pol-E-Base to expand and contract over the 2" width instead of the narrow crack that may shear the roof membrane.  

#600 Fabric Saturant is an acrylic designed as a saturant and adhesive for the Pol-E-Force fabrics.  The high solids acrylic formulation is a deterrent to stains and asphalt  bleeding.

#600 Saturant/Primer is a light green translucent liquid acrylic.  Use to saturate and adhere polyester roof reinforcing fabrics and condition chalky surfaces of weathered acrylic or asphalt coatings.

#1300 White Plastic is a liquid acrylic emulsion that cures to a tough, flexible waterproof membrane and comes in either white or grey.  #1300 is an elastomeric product with exceptionally high solids content.  #1300 is UL listed and a time tested product since 1975.

#1300 White Plastic is applied to the entire surface at the rate of 100 square feet per gallon.

#1300T White Plastic is bright white, as compared to off-white #1300.  Use as the top coat on the roofing applications when a more reflective surface is desired.

#1300T White Plastic is applied over the #1300 as a finish coat at the rate of 100 square feet per gallon.

Performance Characteristics

POL-E-BASE
Tensile Strength 256 P/S/I ASTM 4-882
Pliability Pass ASTM D-146
Elongation 58% ASTM D-882
Failure Tar Mass 500% ASTM D-142
#1300 White Plastic
Tensile Strength 237 P/S/I ASTM - 2370
Solids by Volume 53.4% ASTM  D-2369
ph 7.0% ASTM -E70
Elongation (aged) 106% ASTM  D-2370

The Moisture Problem Solver...

White Plastic will give you years of maintenance-free roof protection with the bonus of reflective insulation.