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3M United Kingdom plc

Tel +44 (0)845 602 8083, www.3mconstruction.co.uk
3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT

Technical sheet

3M
TM
 Scotchkote
TM
 roof protection systems
3M Construction
3M
 
United Kingdom plc manufactures and supplies a wide range of liquid membrane coating systems to provide solutions 
within commercial and industrial environments for both refurbishment and new build projects. These systems give excellent  
long-term protection and durability on roof surfaces and are largely based on water-based and solvent-free technology. 
Introduction  3M, a $24.5 billion 
diversified technology company, 
was founded in 1902 and today 
employs more than 75,000 people 
around the world, delivering an 
extensive range of thousands of 
innovative products, technologies 
and services to customers in more 
than 200 countries. 
The 3M subsidiaries in the UK and 
Ireland employ 3,500 people across 
16 locations, including 
12 manufacturing sites. 
Applications  The range of 
Scotchkote liquid roof membrane 
systems provides high performance 
weatherproofing and waterproofing 
for all roof surfaces including:
-  Flat asphalt roofs, reducing roof   
  weight loadings so no solar  
 
  reflective ballast is required
-  Felt roofs, which once treated will  
  never degrade
-  Cement and concrete roofs where  
  substrate is completely  
 
  encapsulated thus preventing the  
  onset of osmosis and saturation
-  Insulation board with application to  
  a carrier felt or directly onto taped  
  and primed boards
-  Metal roofs and gutters, upgrading  
  corrugated tin roofs, Plastisol clad  
  roofs, cast iron and lead gutters
-  Upstands and parapet walls
-  Previously coated roofs, reducing  
  the recoating cycle
-  Green roofs, providing a strong,   
  durable membrane required for    
  long-term green roof systems
-  Balconies and walkways, with grip  
  systems easily incorporated 
-  Rooflights, offering anti-shatter    
  protection to BS 6206
Authority  All products are 
manufactured under ISO 9001: 
2008for quality and ISO 14001 for 
environmental management. 
Product approvals are available for 
fire classification ratings, drinking 
water and shatter resistance.  
The Scotchkote EC 661/UV 662 
liquid roof membrane system is the 
subject of Agrément Cert. 11/4572 
and European Technical Approval 
11/0202. 3M Construction is a full 
manufacturer member of the Liquid 
Roofing and Waterproofing 
Association.
DESCRIPTION
Description  The Scotchkote 
roofing range of cost-effective and 
versatile liquid membrane systems 
offers a choice of systems to meet 
differing requirements and budgets. 
It comprises:
-  Flat and pitched roof systems with  
  gutter relining products
-  Warm roof systems able to comply  
  with Part L
-  Emergency repair system
-  Insulation including tapered  
 
  insulation systems
The range includes systems based 
on aliphatic hydrocarbon polymers, 
flexible acrylic resins and moisture 
triggered polyurethanes. 
Systems have excellent adhesion to 
most types of existing roof substrate 
so, in most instances, negating the 
requirement to strip off existing 
materials and send them to 
expensive land fill as waste. 
Once cured, they form a seamless, 
elastic skin. 
PERFORMANCE
Weather  All systems are fully 
weatherproof.
Mechanics  The seamless, elastic 
skin allows substrate movement, 
and retains flexibility throughout its 
life span. 
Liquids  Systems provide a lasting 
barrier to water penetration.
Heat  Systems are unaffected by 
temperature extremes.
Light  Systems are highly resistant 
to sunlight and UV light and do not 
embrittle.
Compatibility  Systems are fully 
compatible with different substrates 
on multi-substrate roof areas
Durability  Systems available offer 
Life to First Maintenance of 5 to 
25 years depending on the system.
SITEWORK
Cold-application is by brush and 
roller with spray grades available. 
No hot works are required and, 
being coatings, they are easily 
moulded around roof furniture, 
upstands and other awkward areas. 
ECONOMICS
Warranties  Systems carry a 
warranty for between 5 & 25 years 
depending on the system applied. 
A single point warranty extending 
between 10 and 25 years covering 
waterproofing capability of both 
product and its application is also 
available. Both warranties are 
subject to the system being applied 
by a 3M Scotchkote roofing trained 
contractor operating to a building 
specific 3M Scotchkote system 
recommendation. 
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
In addition to roof systems,  
3M Construction also manufactures 
the following:
-  External wall protection systems
-  Bund lining systems
-  Internal wall protection coatings
-  Engineering repair systems for    
  rubber, metal and ceramics
-  Cladding refurbishment systems
-  Floor protection coatings
-  Intumescent fire protection  
 
 systems
-  Fire retardant coatings
-  Pipe lining for water, gas and oil
-  Pipework protection
-  Rail rolling stock coatings  
 
  including carriage protection and  
  finishing; London Underground    
  approved coatings
-  Structural steel protection
-  Tank lining systems, including for  
  potable water
SUPPLY, SERVICES
Products are supplied direct from 
the manufacturer.
The company offers complete 
project support including site 
surveys and working system 
recommendations. Technical advice 
is available throughout from the 
technical information office or the 
team of field-based technicians.  
3M Construction operates an 
authorised network of trained 
contractors and applicators for all 
types of coating project. 
REFERENCES
Information on External wall 
protection systems is available in 
Section (41) of this edition of the 
RIBA Product Selector. Technical 
literature includes technical data 
sheets, material safety data sheets, 
product manuals, system literature 
and approvals. Project references 
and track records can be provided 
on request.
3M Construction 
3M United Kingdom PLC
23 Standard Way Business Park 
Northallerton 
North Yorkshire 
DL6 2XA 
Tel:  +44 (0)845 602 8083
Fax:  +44 (0)161 237 1105
Email: 
enquiries.cpp.uk@mmm.com 
Website: 
www.3m.co.uk/scotchkote
Contact: Construction Markets 
team
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Contact details

3M Centre,
Cain Road,
Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 8HT
Tel +44 (0)845 602 8083
Fax +44 (0)1344 858278

Alternative contacts

Northallerton
3M Construction,
Corrosion Protection Products Div,
23 Standard Way Business Park,
Northallerton,
North Yorkshire, DL6 2XA
Tel +44 (0)1609 780170
Fax +44 (0)161 2371105
Bracknell
Tel +44 (0)1344 858000
Bedford (Sales)
Tel +44 (0)1234 229496
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