Why is Bikrost HPP better? Review of Bikrost roofing material, characteristics, selection, installation, advice and Review + Video

For many centuries waterproofing work was considered the most difficult, because the craftsmen had to work with a huge amount of tar in the liquid form, bitumen, breathe smoke and soot. Fortunately, roll materials have appeared. One of them from the manufacturer "TechnoNicol" has gained particular popularity. What is Bikrost HPP? This is the name of the modern material used for roofing work. It is distinguished by the quality of waterproofing and quick installation.

The manufacturer Technicol company offers a large number of roll materials. Bikrost is used when arranging the roof. Such a roof is of high quality and is affordable for buyers. The purpose of the material is to protect the premises from moisture and deformation of floors, load-bearing elements and property.

Especially flat and slightly sloping roofs need such a roof.

Material "Bikrost"

Bikrost found application

• - in the arrangement of roof layers;
• - for waterproofing the bearing elements of bridges, tunnels, etc.;
• - when replacing an old roof with an expired service life;
• - when laying on the floor for waterproofing basements and basements.

Roof contains

• polymer film ;
• gravel;
• fiberglass (cloth or canvas);
• oxidized and modified bitumen layer;
• polyethylene film, which protects the rolls from sticking.

Advantages of the roof

The main advantages of this roof are:

• Wide operating temperature range from - 30 to 50 degrees Celsius;
• it is allowed to lay the material at an air temperature of 0 degrees;
• due to its structure, Bikrost is very durable. Reinforcing mesh can withstand up to 30 kg of load during stretching while maintaining the integrity of bitumen;
• has high-quality insulation and waterproofing characteristics;
• service life of 10 years;
• can be used as basic and as an additional material for the repair of old roofs;
• flexible and plastic, not prone to cracking;
• has a water-absorbing property.

  In one day it is able to absorb moisture in the amount of 1% of its own weight;

• fireproof - belongs to the G4 class;
• easy to use, which allows you to quickly install;
• thanks to low price, available to many buyers.

Disadvantages

Despite the large number of advantages, disadvantages are still present.

Among them:

• - short service life;
• - the material is heavy in weight;
• - the need to use construction tools, gas burners.

Type of material

Bikrost is produced in two types:

1. - lining, marked with the letter P. It is used as an intermediate layer for waterproofing.

   It has a bituminous base on both sides, and the top is covered with a low-melting film. Material thickness 2.7 mm;

2. - roofing, designated by the letter K. Such bikrost is a finishing waterproofing material consisting of bitumen as a base with a top layer of fine and coarse granite chips. Bikrost thickness is 3.

   7 mm.

Fiberglass, viscous bitumen, polymers can be the basis.

There are many types of material and to determine them, markings are used containing 3 letters of the following decoding:

• P - polymer film.
• K - coarse gravel chips.
• M - contains mineral dusting of fine fraction.

• C - standard fiberglass.
• T - there is a frame fiberglass.
• X - consists of fiberglass.
• E - contains polyester nonwoven fabric.
• О - contains cardboard.

The first letter indicates the base coat, the second indicates the surface coverage, and the third indicates the back cover.

The most popular varieties of Bikrost are KhPP, TKP, KhKP, CCI. The rest of the materials are also of high quality, but less purchased. In addition to the composition, the marking contains an indication of the mass, color of mineral chips, technical specifications. The composition affects the thickness of the material, which must also be taken into account when planning work.

Characteristics of Bikrost

Bikrost is produced in rolls 1 meter wide and 7-15 meters long. Weight varies from 30 to 45 kg depending on the footage. Material specifications differ. For example, consider several options:

• Bikrost HKP is stronger than HSP and can be used as the main roof. It is based on fiberglass, and on the front side there is a large fraction of mineral chips.

  Below is a layer of oxidized bitumen. Also, the roll is protected by a low-melting film.

• TKP is a type of bikrost with fiberglass. On the front there is a mixture of bitumen and gravel, and on the back there is a bitumen layer. This material is very durable and is used for inversion roofing.

• Bikrost TPP is made on the basis of frame fiberglass with a bituminous layer on both sides. Such material is used for lining waterproofing and is perfectly combined with HKP and TKP.
• Bikrost SPP is economical, based on ordinary fiberglass, combined with bitumen, granite granules.
• EKP is a type of waterproofing material, characterized by plasticity.
• EPP - suitable for thermal insulation, as it is covered on both sides with a polymer film.

More about "Bikrost HPP"

According to its characteristics, this material is economical in price. The price per square meter varies from 50 to 70 rubles.

Bikrost HPP is more of a lining waterproofing material with a fiberglass base with a layer of bitumen on both sides. The top of the roll is covered with a protective film to prevent the layers from sticking together.Thus, Bikrost HPP is not used for other purposes due to its low mechanical strength.

The base made of glass fiber does not rot, does not break. Bitumen has an astringent property. For production, the company uses the most technologically advanced equipment, taking into account the latest trends.

When selecting, pay attention to

• - gap ..

  . The material can withstand 30 or more kilograms of load without damaging the reinforcing tape and bitumen;

• - temperature indicators and performance properties. Bikrost HPP does not deform, does not spread, does not crack or exfoliate. Brittleness occurs at temperatures from -15 degrees. Even at 0 degrees, the canvas bends;
• - water absorption and permeability.

Important! It must be remembered that the HPP, unlike the HPC, does not have a protective layer, so you should not roll out the roll and step on the canvas.

Most often, such bikrost is used to overlap walls, cornices, in an area with ventilation pipes, and other elements. The thickness of the material is 2.6 mm, the absence of powder turns the HPP into an ideal substrate under the main layer of waterproofing.

If it is necessary to perform a single-layer waterproofing or soft roof, professionals recommend using a concrete base on which the HPP will lie.

The base should be thoroughly dried, heated, primed. All this will ensure better adhesion of the material to the surface.

If the surface is large in area, it is advisable to lay in several rolls at once in order to increase the strength of the coating.

The weight of the roll is 45 kg, the usable area is 14 square meters. One roll contains 15 meters of 1 meter wide canvas.

On the surface, you can see information about the material, batch, release date.

Service life of Bikrost HPP is from 7 years. If you make a layer twice or using HKP, then this figure increases to 12 years, increasing the operational characteristics of the roofing material. As a rule, single-layer coatings are used on temporary structures and during roof repairs. It can be used for waterproofing foundations, floors, basements and as a vapor barrier for garage roofs, screeds, swimming pools, bathrooms, pipes.

Packing

When buying material, you need to know that rolls are delivered on pallets. The weight of one pallet reaches 1035 kg. The canvases are installed vertically and protected by a shrink bag. To eliminate deformation, it is often possible to find heart-shaped cardboard sleeves in a roll. Each pallet has information about the manufacturer, batch number, shift, brand, number of meters, date of production, etc.

Bikrost HPP is regulated by TU 5774-042-00288739-99 and complies with SNiP 23-01.

How to store material

It should be understood that bikrost rolls stick together, so they need to be stored only vertically, not on top of each other.If these conditions are not observed, bikrost will stick together and even special films will not protect. The rolls should stand in a dark and closed room, subject to a temperature regime of at least 10 degrees.

DIY installation

It is possible to independently cope with the installation of Bikrost without any problems.

For installation you will need

• - gas burner;
• - propane (one cylinder is enough);
• - roofing knife;
• - bituminous primer;
• - roller with metal needles;
• - hook;
• - brush;
• - material ...

Simplicity of the method

Bikrost is easy to install and does not require special knowledge for this. You will need some tools and knowledge of the nuances, standards for laying.

It is recommended to adhere to the following list of works:

1. First of all, prepare the roof. At this stage, the old and unusable waterproofing coating is dismantled, and dirt is cleaned. If the old material is in a normal state, you can leave it alone, and it will become the basis for the new one. However, this also requires processing it.
2. The turn of the rough surface has come.

   There are subtleties at this stage. For example, if cracks appear on the old roof, through which moisture penetrates, it is necessary to carry out repair work. For this, all cracks are filled with bituminous mastic for plugging. This method is used when the total area of ​​damage is within the indicator of 10%.

3. When the mastic dries, a primer is applied to better adhere the bikrost to the surface to avoid delamination.

4. Stage of work with bikrost. The material is sold in rolls and before starting installation, the roll is rolled out on a flat surface and remains in this form for a while. This will help him straighten out. Then the material is cut to size.

Useful tips

In order for the bikrost to adhere firmly to the roof, it is heated by a special gas burner.

Work starts from the edge of the roof. The end of the roll heats up, presses against the roof and rolls slowly along the roof, not forgetting about heating. At the end of the work, for better grip, you need to roll the material with a manual heavy roller.

After laying the first roll, you need to immediately move on to the second, observing the rule of an overlap of 15 cm. In this way, complete tightness will be obtained, which will not allow moisture to get between the seams.

All seams are checked for tightness. Experts recommend to additionally warm up these places and once again roll with a roller. If it is impossible to eliminate the defect, bitumen mastic is poured between the seams.

• The preparatory stage is important. It is imperative to clean the roof thoroughly, to eliminate defects before a new coating.

• Installation is carried out from bottom to top.
• It is convenient to unroll the bale using a non-sharp hook.
• When working, workers must secure themselves with safety belts.
• The use of gas burners is dangerous, therefore experts recommend wearing special clothing and a respirator.

Results

Each buyer can find the best option for Bikrost, thanks to its variety and availability.

This material will adequately protect the roof for many years, and installation does not take much time and effort.