Specification

Ames® Blue Max® Liquid Rubber Waterproofer
Original Blue
Ames Research Laboratories, Inc.
1891 16
th
St SE | Salem, OR 97302
888-345-0809 | [e-mail]
05132020
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Technical Data Sheet
Description
Ames® Blue Max® Liquid Rubber Waterproofer is the
best technology available for waterproofing. The special
blend of adhesive elastomeric liquid rubber is ready to
apply, and it dries to form a waterproof highly durable
elastic monolithic membrane. Blue Max® is ideal for
waterproofing below-grade foundation, basements,
underlayment’s and Insulated Concrete Foundations.
Blue Max® is especially effective at invigorating old
basements and bearing walls. In addition, for being
impervious to standing water. Blue Max penetrates
cracks and crevices in liquid form and dries as a durable
rubber fortifying wall.
Features and Benefits
• Simple application procedure with no need for
special tools or equipment
• Easily coats rough and porous surfaces
• Can be used in high moisture exposed areas
• Self-sealing capabilities around fasteners
• Forms a monolithic vapor, water and air barrier
• Low VOC and environmentally friendly
Uses
• Waterproofing below grade foundations
• Waterproofing basements, foundations,
underlayment’s and insulated concrete
foundation
• Waterproofing primer/basecoat
• Adhesive for difficult substrates of low surface
energy (low surface tension)
• Paintable
Substrates and Inspection
All surfaces must be sound and free from spalled areas, loose
nails or screws, sharp protrusions or other matter that will
hinder the adhesion of regularity of the membrane installation.
The surface should also be free from frost, dirt, grease, oil or
other contaminants. Clean loose dust and dirt from the surface
by brushing or wiping with a clean, dry cloth, brush or broom.
Concrete
Should be cured in place seven days minimum. All surfaces
need to be smooth, with sharp protrusions such as cold
joints ground flush. Honeycomb and holes/cracks
exceeding 1/8”and up to 5/8” across shall be filled with Blue
Max Trowel and Caulk.
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)
Mortar joints shall be struck flush and shall be
free of voids exceeding 1/8” across. Mortar droppings shall
be removed from brick ties and all other surfaces accepting
Blue Max Liquid Rubber Waterproofer Membrane and
accessories. Allow mortar joints to dry a minimum of three
days prior to application of the Blue Max® and accessories.
the exposure duration or exposure conditions as required
by the concrete manufacturer.
OSB, Plywood, Lumber, Pressure-Treated Wood
Wood and wood sheathing need to be flush at joints with
gaps between boards according to building codes and
manufacturers requirements. Moisture content, measured
with a wood moisture meter in the core of the substrate,
requirement is below 20%. Do not cover any wooden
materials with Blue Max® and/or accessories if moisture
content is 20% or above.
Curing of Product
• Blue Max® Liquid Rubber Waterproofer is dry when it
turns deep dark blue, with no visible light blue color
• Variations in dry time can be expected in high
humidity and low temperatures.
• Full cure is typically achieved in 7-10 days
Inspection, Testing and Repair
• Inspect Blue Max® thoroughly for pinholes, blisters or
other voids in the membrane
• If defects are detected re-apply monolithic coating
until specified minimum film thickness is achieved
• If on site adhesion testing is required ASTM D4541
standard test for pull off strength of
coatings using a
potable adhesion tester is recommended.