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RedGard®WaterproofingandCrackPreventionMembrane/TDS104
1 Product Name
RedGard®WaterproofingandCrackPreventionMembrane
2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
Technical Services
10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
custombuildingproducts.com
3 Product Description
A ready-to-use elastomeric waterproofing membrane for both
commercial and residential tile and stone application. Suited for
interiorandexteriorsubstrates,RedGard®createsacontinuous
waterproof membrane barrier with outstanding adhesion and reduces
crack transmission in tile and stone floors. It bonds directly to clean
metal drains, PVC, stainless steel and ABS drain assemblies and can
be used as a slab-on-grade moisture vapor barrier under all types of
floor coverings.
Key Features
Ready to use - Roll it on
Quick dry formula
Listed with IAPMO for use as a shower pan liner
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, cement mortar, masonry
Cement Backerboard
Exterior Plywood and OSB (interior, dry areas only)
Exterior Decks - Contact Technical Services
Post-Tension Concrete - Contact Technical Services
Lightweight Concrete (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
Gypsum-Based cement topping (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
Existing ceramic tile and resilient flooring
Floor heating systems - contact Technical Services
Composition of Product
RedGard® is a liquid-applied elastomeric waterproofing material that
cures to form a monolithic membrane.
Benefits of Product in the Installation
Easy to use and can be applied by roller, trowel or airless sprayer
Rated for extra heavy duty service
Reduces curing time with quick-dry formula
Isolates cracks to 1/8" (3 mm)
Suitable for waterproofing pools, spas and water features
Meets Uniform Plumbing Code specifications for use as a shower pan
liner
Limitations to the Product
Donotapplytosurfacesthatmaydropbelow40°F(4°C)within72
hours of application.
Do not apply over wet surfaces or surfaces subject to hydrostatic
pressure.
Do not use to bridge or cover over existing expansion, control,
construction,coldorsawcutjoints;useCrackBuster®ProMembrane
for control, cold or saw cut joints.
Do not use as an adhesive.
Do not use as a wear surface; the membrane must be covered with
tile or other permanent flooring.
Do not use solvents in conjunction with the membrane
Packaging
1 gallon (3.78 L) pail
3.5 gallon (13.2 L) pail
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.01, A108.17,
A108.13, A118.10 and A118.12 American National Standards for the
Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile
Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile
Installation, TCNA Method EJ171, F125 & F125A
Approvals
RedGard®hastestedandcomplieswithUniformPlumbingCodeand
International Plumbing Code standards for use as a shower pan liner
perIAPMOResearchandTesting,Inc.,FileNo.4244.RedGard®has
tested and complies with International Building Code (IBC),
International Residential Code (IRC) and International Plumbing Code
(IPC) standards for water resistance per ICC Evaluation Service, ESR-
1413.RedGard®conformsto“safingmaterial”requirements
established by the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter Comm
84.30-6f.
RedGard®WaterproofingandCrackPreventionMembrane
Published Date: 3/29/2018