KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 31, 2018, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/13/18) - MBLACK. Product moved to Phase 4-Approved for Experimental use on non-state project for evaluation purposes. See comments from reviewer. (7/31/18) - MBLACK.

Trade Name: Polyguard NW75


Generic Name: Peel and stick waterproofing
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Polyguard Products
Address: 3025 Switzer Ave.
	Columbus, OH 4321

Background description of company and its products:
	Polyguard manufactures numerous waterproofing materials for civil and commercial construction uses.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Waterproofing Membranes and Materials
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Reflective Crack Controls
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Easy installation, high tenacity adhesion, non-woven fabric aggressively adheres to new asphalt pavements laid on top of the membrane.
General Composition of Material:
	Polyguard NW-75 is a membrane comprised of a rubberized asphalt waterproofing sealnt adhesive with a non-woven pavement grade polypropylene fabric laminated to the outer surface. A peel-off silicone treated release liner keeps the rubberuized asphalt from sticking to the membrane when the roll is roled up.
Date introduced on Market: 1996-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $1.25

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 4 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: yes ASTM: yes Fed. Spec.: no KY: ? Others: Ohio
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Ohio DOT, Tennessee DOT, Texas DOT and various others
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Ohio DOT, Tennessee DOT, Texas DOT, various others
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.polyguardproducts.com

This information is filed by Victor Meredith on Jun 20, 2018
Contact Information:
	Meredith Brothers, Inc.
	3025 Switzer Ave.
	Columbus, OH 43219
	Phone: 614-258-4991
	Email: vmeredith@meredithbrothersinc.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Several surrounding states are allowing it's use. Think it would be a good product to try on an experimental basis.	Jul 19, 2018	2161
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Division of Materials	718 Robert Semones Agency	Y Approve	Approved to be used as experimental on a non-state route. Once the product has shown to perform according to the spec and data sheet, it can then be used as experimental on a state route.	Jul 16, 2018	2156

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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