| 1 |
Manufactured from |
Special grade of Polymers |
Bitumen + Composites + some additives |
| 2 |
Product Handling loss |
NIL |
Considerable, if not careful |
| 3 |
Structure and implications |
Closed Cell Structure and that will not allow water absorption |
Not Closed cell structure and that results in very high water absorption |
| 4 |
Life |
Too long |
Too short |
| 5 |
UV stability |
Yes |
Not sure |
| 6 |
Resistance to Bacterial /Fungal growth |
Yes |
No or not sure |
| 7 |
Weight |
Very light |
Comparatively heavier |
| 8 |
Cost to customers |
In terms of overall cost, very much economical |
More due to shorter life.Life is shorter due to Water absorption, non-UV stability, somewhat brittle type nature. |
| 9 |
Product sizes |
Kampun® HD100 boards are available in different sizes to customers to select from:1200mm x 2400mm, 1200x1800mm, 1500x1600mm, 1000x2000mm & more |
Traditionally bitumen impregnated board is produced only in one size normally – 1220mm x 1220mm |
| 10 |
Stains during applying |
Never |
Yes, may be. |
| 11 |
Cutting & Installing |
Kampun® EJF HD100 is very easy to install |
Difficult |
| 12 |
Compression recovery |
> 95% normally. |
70% or less |
| 13 |
Overall rating |
Kampun® HD100 boards are excellent products with latest approach in enhancing its properties to meet civil engineering’s requirements. |
Bituminous joint filler is considered as conventional product and need to rethink to use it for its some drawbacks. |
