GreenGuard Residential Building Wraps - Manual (Page 5)

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FLASHING INSTALLATION
1. General
GreenGuard® Flashings and GreenGuard® Butyl Flashings are self-adhering,
waterproof flashing materials designed for sealing around openings and
penetrations in exterior walls. These self-adhering, rubber-based materials
provide a seal against water intrusion when installed around window and
door openings, roof/wall intersections, deck/porch attachments to walls, pipe
penetrations, and other areas that require a weatherproof seal. GreenGuard®
Flashing has a modified asphalt adhesive and GreenGuard® Butyl Flashing and
GreenGuard® SuperStretch
™ Butyl Flashing have a butyl adhesive.
2. Compliance
GreenGuard® Flashing Products meet the requirements of all applicable building
codes. For the most current compliance information, go to
www.TrustGreenGuard.com.
3. Description
This Guide provides information for installing GreenGuard® Flashing products in
residential and light-commercial applications. These guidelines are not intended
to address all possible combinations of construction materials that may be used
in a wall system. For this reason, the installation information provided in this
Guide is for the convenience of builders, specifiers, and other interested parties.
GreenGuard® Flashing is a rubber-based material with a rubber-modified asphalt
adhesive, which is designed for sealing openings that have straight edges. It is
used to seal the interface around wall penetrations such as windows, doors, pipe
penetrations and other areas that may require a weatherproof seal. This flashing
material is available in rolls with widths measuring 4, 6, 9 and 12 inches (100,
150, 225 and 300 mm) and lengths of 100 feet (30.5 m).
GreenGuard® Butyl Flashing is a rubber-based material with a butyl
adhesive, which is designed for sealing openings that have straight edges. This
flashing material is available in rolls measuring 4, 6 and 9 inches
by 66 feet (100, 150 and 225 mm by 20 m).
GreenGuard® SuperStretch™ Butyl Flashing is a rubber-based material
with a butyl adhesive, which is designed with a flexibility that enables it to
conform to openings and edges that have arched or curved dimensions. This
flashing material is available in rolls measuring 7 and 9 inches by 33 feet (175
and 225 mm by 10 m).
4. Usage and Limitations
GreenGuard® Flashing products are intended to provide a weatherproof seal
around openings and penetrations in exterior walls when installed in accordance
with the information provided in this Guide. The following conditions apply to the
use of GreenGuard® Flashing products:
•Installation: To obtain the best adhesion, GreenGuard® Flashing
products should be installed when outdoor temperatures range
from 25 to 120°F (-4 to 49°C) over surfaces that are free of dirt
and moisture.
•Environmental Conditions: GreenGuard® Flashing products installed may
remain exposed for up to 120 days.
•Storage: Store boxes containing GreenGuard® Flashing products in a
clean, dry area without prolonged, direct exposure to sunlight.
•WARNING: Like most commercially available flashing materials,
GreenGuard® Flashing products will ignite if exposed to fire of
sufficient heat and intensity (> 700°F/371°C). Protect GreenGuard®
Flashing products from exposure to open flame or other ignition
sources during shipping, storage, and installation.
•WARNING: The release paper of GreenGuard® Flashing products is
slippery and should not be walked on at any time. Discard release
paper in a designated container.
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