Description
SOPRATEX is a polypropylene fabric with a fluted structure on one side.
UNITS PER SKID: 8
Material Use:
SOPRATEX is a high-performance polypropylene filtering and drainage fabric designed specifically for use in green roof systems. It is primarily used beneath the SOPRAFLOR growing medium in SOPRANATURE vegetative roofing systems, particularly on sloped surfaces exceeding 20%. Its fluted structure on one side enhances drainage capabilities, making it ideal for managing water flow and preventing soil migration in green roof assemblies.
System Components:
SOPRATEX is a component of the SOPRANATURE green roof system. It is used in conjunction with SOPRAFLOR growing medium and other SOPREMA vegetative roofing components. While SOPRATEX itself does not require primers or coatings, it functions as a critical layer within the overall green roof assembly, contributing to filtration, drainage, and structural stability.
Applications:
SOPRATEX is intended for use in vegetative roofing systems, particularly on roofs and plaza decks with slopes greater than 20%. It is suitable for both commercial and residential green roof installations where effective drainage and filtration are required to support plant growth and maintain system integrity.
Application Details:
SOPRATEX is installed by unrolling the fabric with the fluted (grooved) side facing upward. It should be raised against vertical upstands to the full height of the growing medium to ensure complete coverage. Overlaps at longitudinal and transversal joints must be at least 100 mm (4 inches). For enhanced stability, joints can be welded using an electric hot air welder set to a maximum of 400°C (752°F). The material is supplied in rolls measuring 2 m x 20 m (6.6 ft x 65.6 ft), covering a gross area of 40 m² (430.5 ft²) per roll.
Special Notes:
- SOPRATEX has a density of 850 g/m² (0.2 lb/ft²) and a thickness of 10 mm (0.4 in), providing robust mechanical properties including a puncture resistance of 1.5 kN (337.2 lb) and tensile strength of 9 / 11.5 kN/m (616.7 / 788 lb/ft) in longitudinal/transversal directions.
- The fabric can retain up to 6.85 kg/m² (1.2 lb/ft²) of water, contributing to moisture regulation in the green roof system.
- It offers an in-plane flow rate of 2.31 L/s•m (0.18 gal/s•ft) under a 2 kPa load, ensuring efficient drainage.
- SOPRATEX is not UV-stable and should be covered by the growing medium or other protective layers immediately after installation.
- There are no specific temperature or humidity limitations noted for installation, but welding should not exceed 400°C (752°F).
- This material is not a liquid and does not have pot life, curing time, or wet mil thickness requirements.
SOPRATEX is a durable and essential component in SOPREMA’s SOPRANATURE green roof systems, offering reliable filtration and drainage performance for sloped vegetative roof applications.
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