Karnak Corporation

Fabrics, Membranes and Reinforcements: Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some of the most popular fabric questions asked of us. If you have additional questions after reading this, please direct them to: info@karnakcorp.com, use our online form to request more information on a particular product, or see one of our other FAQ sections in related links.

Q: With what type of materials are Karnak Fabrics compatible?
A: The table listed below depicts the Karnak fabrics and materials they are compatible with.

Recommended Usage - Bituminous Materials

Karnak Fabric Asphalt Asphalt Coal Tar Coal Tar

(Mastics & Coating) (Hot Applied) (Mastics & Coating) (Hot Applied)

#3036 Polymat YES NO YES NO

#5540 Resat-Mat YES NO YES NO

#34 Cotton Fabric YES NO NO NO

#31 Fiberglass Membrane YES NO YES NO

#130 Glass Mat YES NO YES NO

Recommended Usage - Other Materials

Karnak Fabric Acrylics Acrylics Urethane Solvent Base

(Solvent) (Emulsion)
(Water Base) Elastomerics

#3036 Polymat YES YES YES YES

#5540 Resat-Mat YES YES YES YES

#34 Cotton Fabric YES NO NO NO

#31 Fiberglass Membrane YES YES NO YES

#130 Glass Mat YES YES NO YES

Q: What Karnak Fabrics are the best to use?
A: What Fabric to use will depend on the products being used (See Usage Chart), and the intended application. Listed below is the make-up of each Karnak Fabric.

Karnak #3036 Polymat and #5540 Resat-mat (both polyester)