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Equus Soprema Flagon TPO Roof & Deck Membrane
Description

The Equus Soprema Flagon TPO Membrane System is a cost effective single layer thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membrane. Flagon TPO is a synthetic waterproofing membrane designed for use on exposed flat roofs and decks.

Flagon TPO provides a UV resistant, puncture resistant membrane, that is installed with adhesive and hot air meaning a totally flameless installation for the residential and commercial industries. With an aesthetically pleasing colour of a darker grey than traditionally found in the NZ TPO market, or a sand grey with a higher solar reflectance, the system is suitable for a range or locations.

The Flagon TPO system is BRANZ Appraised.

Key Features
  • Installed with adhesive and hot air meaning a totally flameless installation
  • Cost effective single layer
  • BRANZ Appraised
  • Basalt Grey; an aesthetically pleasing darker grey, or Sand Grey for greater solar reflectance 
  • UV resistant, puncture resistant membrane
  • Also available as an Equus warm roof system —see Equus Soprema TPO-Therm

Equus Soprema Technical Support

  • Project specific specifications and details
  • On-site quality assurance
  • Nationwide network of Certified Applicators
  • Warranties available
  • Condensation risk analysis for warm roof systems
  • Wind uplift study for warm roof system
Scope of Use

Soprema Flag Flagon TPO Waterproofing Systems have been appraised as roof and deck waterproofing membranes on buildings within the following scope:

  • the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, Paragraph 1.1 with respect to building height and maximum floor plan areas; and,
  • with building structures designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the NZBC; and,
  • with roof supporting structures of timber framing with substrates of plywood sheet; and, ¬ with substrates of suspended concrete slabs; and,
  • with minimum falls for roofs of 1:30 and decks of 1:40; and, ¬ with deck size limited to 40m², and,
  • situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to, and including, Extra High.

Soprema Flag Flagon TPO Waterproofing Systems have also been appraised for use as roof and deck waterproofing membranes on specifically designed buildings within the following scope:

  • with building structures designed and constructed to comply with the NZBC; and,
  • with roof supporting structures of timber framing with substrates of plywood sheet; and,
  • with substrates of suspended concrete slab; and,
  • subjected to maximum wind pressures; and,
  • with the weathertightness design of all junctions being the subject of specific design by the designer.

See BRANZ Appraisal 1157 for full information.

Limitations on Use
  • The design and construction of the substrate and movement and control joints is specific to each building, and therefore is the responsibility of the building designer and building contractor and is outside the scope of the BRANZ Appraisal.
  • In areas of regular foot traffic, higher than for normal maintenance traffic, the membrane must be overlaid with Fixplus pedestals and pavers or decking, Kraitec Step walkway tiles or other approved protection.
  • The product must be installed by a Certified Equus Applicator

See BRANZ Appraisal 1157 for full information

Statement of Building Code Compliance

In the opinion of BRANZ, Soprema Flag Flagon TPO Waterproofing Systems, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions of Appraisal 1157, will meet the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2.
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.1 and E2.3.2.
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1

See BRANZ Appraisal 1157 for full information.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Warranty 20 years with the correct specification and installed by an Equus Certified Applicator
  • UV resistant, puncture resistant membrane
  • Easy to maintain
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
Product Statement: Equus Soprema Flagon TPO Roof & Deck Membrane

2025

Equus Document Library
BRANZ Appraisal 1157

No. 1157 [2021]

Equus Industries Ltd provide technical waterproofing, tanking, coating and flooring solutions for architects, engineers, property managers and contractors in the building industry.

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