Full Product Manual

Product Description
Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing self-adhered ashing is
composed of durable, cross-laminated, high density polyethylene
aluminum surfaced sheet, backed by an aggressive, pressure
sensitive rubberized asphalt adhesive.
Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing is available in the following
widths: 4 in. (100 mm) and
6 in. (150 mm) to accommodate a variety of job requirements.
Ripcord is available in 6 in. width.
Features & Benets
Ripcord—With the sophistication of construction practices
it becomes a must to follow the proper sequencing principles.
Ripcord offers the exibility to install half the membrane before
and the other half after the other building envelope components
are installed, i.e. housewrap or felt. Only in this way are the
proper installation principles followed.
Easy to work with—Membrane installation is fast and easy—
simply remove the release paper and press onto the substrate.
With Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing contractors can ash more
details with better quality.
Superior adhesion capabilities—
The membrane creates a strong bond to the substrate for long-
lasting waterproong protection.
Seals around fasteners—The specially formulated rubberized
asphalt adhesive seals around fasteners, allowing no water to
penetrate and get to the substrate.
Forms water-tight laps—Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing’s
superior adhesion properties ensure strong laps.
Highly conformable and exible—
Can accommodate settlement and shrinkage movement.
Proven track record—Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing
employs the same proven technology as our Grace Ice & Water
Shield
®
—the market leader in self-adhered underlayments for
over 30 years.
Long-lasting waterproong protection—Both the aluminum
surfaced polyethylene lm and the specially-formulated
rubberized asphalt components create a water and moisture
barrier that does not degrade from the effects of the environment.
Usage
Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing is a unique solution, appropriate
for working around a number of detail areas, including, but not
limited to:
• Window and door openings (headers, sills, jambs, thresholds,
nailing anges)
• Deck-to-wall intersections
• Corner boards
• Wall-to-wall tie-ins
• Foundation sill plates
• Sheathing panel seams
• Under stucco nishes
• Masonry walls
• Roof detail areas
• Gutters
• Mobile home repair
Application Instructions
Surface Preparation
Apply Grace Vycor Aluminum Flashing in fair weather when the
air, surface and membrane are at temperatures of 25°F (-4°C)
or higher. After precipitation, allow a minimum of 24 hours for
drying before installing the ashing.
Install directly onto a clean and dry surface. Some compatible
substrates include wood, plywood, oriented strand board, metal,
concrete and masonry. Remove dust, dirt, and loose nails.
Protrusions must be removed. Surfaces shall have no voids,
damaged, or unsupported areas. Repair surfaces before installing
the membrane.
Priming is generally not required for most substrates provided
they are clean and dry. However, on concrete, masonry and
DensGlass Gold
®
, apply Perm-A-Barrier
®
WB Primer. If adhesion
is found to be marginal, prime wood composition and gypsum
sheathing also with Perm-A-Barrier WB Primer. The coverage
rate for Perm-A-
82