Monarplan
®
Installation manual
11
062014V1
The following tables are intended to offer a simple summary. Please consult with Icopal Technical Services on project specific situations.
Type of membrane
Monarplan® FM
Monarplan® G
Monarplan® GF
Application of membrane to Insulation Substrates (warm roofs)
Method of Application
Mechanically Fastened
Ballasted
Adhered
Ballasted
Insulation Type
Mineral Wool
Plain/tissue
Yes
Yes
Maybe
6)
Yes
Bitumen faced
Yes
2)
Yes
Maybe
6)
Yes
Expanded PS
Bitumen faced
Yes
2)
Yes
5)
Maybe
6)
Yes
Glass Fleece
Yes
Yes
5)
Maybe
6)
Yes
PIR/PUR
Glass Tissue Face
Yes
Yes
Yes
1)
Yes
Foil Faced
Yes
Yes
Maybe
5)
Yes
Bitumen faced
Yes
2)
Yes
2)
Yes
1)
Yes
Naked
Yes
2)
Yes
2)
Yes
1)
Yes
Composite Board
Perlite
Yes
Yes
Maybe
6)
No
Cork
Yes
Yes
Maybe
6)
No
Application Direct to Common Substrates (cold or inverted roof situations)
Method of Application
Mechanically Fastened
Ballasted
Adhered
Ballasted
Substrate Type
Concrete
Cellular/Rough
Yes
Yes
Maybe
6)
Yes
Cast
Yes
Yes
2)
Maybe
6)
Yes
Ply/OSB
Yes
2) 3)
Yes
2)
Yes
1)
Yes
Profiled Metal
Maybe
6)
Maybe
6)
Maybe
6)
Maybe
6)
Timber Boards
Yes
2)
Yes
2)
Yes
6)
Yes
Asphalt/Bitumen
Yes
2)
Yes
2)
No
4)
Yes
Cold or inverted
roof situations
Warm roofs
1) Icopal Single-Ply Fleeceback Adhesive.
2) Requires separation/protection layer beneath.
3) Monarplan® Contact Adhesive. Please note, coverage rates are adversely affected,
to be used for upstands
4) Direct contact not possible. Use thickness of suitable insulation board, or similar.
5) For insulation boards, consult insulation manufacturer for guidance.
6) Consult Icopal Technical Services for guidance.
4.3 Choosing of membrane
The choice of membrane will depend on the application and substrate.
Step 1:
Type of Roof
Warm / Cold / Inverted / Refurbishment
Step 2:
Type of Substrate
Plywood / OSB / Metal / Concrete / Timber boards
Step 3:
Method of Application
Mechanically Fastened / partially or fully Adhered / Ballasted / Combination
