Installation Guide

What’s in it for you
Why Use Flashing Tapes 1-2
Where to Apply 3-4
Why Grace Vycor Plus 5-6
How to Apply Flexible Flashing Tapes 7-8
Flashing Application for Windows
BEFORE Weather-Resistive Barrier 9-12
AFTER Weather-Resistive Barrier 13-18
Flashing Application for Doors 19-20
Precautions and Limitations 21-22
What the Pros Say 23-26
Application Details
Flanged Window 27
Flanged Window – Low Exposure 28
Flanged Window – AAMA Recommendation 29
Flanged Window – Severe Exposure 30
Half Round Window – Low to Moderate Exposure 31
Half Round Window – Severe Exposure 32
Window Sill Plate Options 33
Tie-in with Vinyl Siding at Window Sill 34
Exterior Sliding Door with Deck 35
Exterior Door with Deck 36
Stucco Window Head 41
Stucco Window Sill 42
Stucco Parapet Wall 43
Stucco Sill / Potshelf / Chimney Shoulder 44
Outside Corner 45
Wall-to-Wall Outside Corner 46
Inside Corner 47
Wall-to-Wall Inside Corner 48
Corner Detailing Patch Options 49-50
Foundation Sill Plate – Option 1 51
Foundation Sill Plate – Option 2 52
Technical Letters
Technical Letter 1: Chemical Compatibility 53-54
Technical Letter 2: Exposure Guidelines 55
Technical Letter 3: Cold Temperature Applications 56
Technical Letter 4: Surface Preparation 57
Technical Letter 5: Shelf Life 58
Who to Call for Technical Assistance 58
What Self-Adhered Flashings
Does Grace Offer?
There are three key products offered by Grace
to meet your flashing needs.
Grace Vycor
®
Plus Flexible Flashing
For Windows and Doors
• Available in 4, 6, 9 and 12 inch widths
• 25 mil thick
• RIPCORD
®
– featured in 6, 9 and 12 inch widths
Split Release on Demand, Grace’s unique,
patented technology for ease of installation
• Measurement markings at 6 and 12 inches
• Now ICBO approved (Report ER-6141)
Grace Vycor
®
V40 Self-Adhered Flashing
For Windows and Doors
• Convenient pre-cut sizes
of 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36 inches
• 40 mil thick
• Now ICBO approved (Report ER-6141)
Grace Vycor Deck Protector
®
For Decks
• Available in 4 and 9 inch widths
G
VYCOR
PLUS
G VYCOR
®
PLUS
G VYCOR
®
PLUS
G VYCOR DECK PROTECTOR
®
Attach galvanized metal connectors with hot-dip galvanized (HDG) fasteners per ASTM A153
Attach galvanized metal connectors with hot-dip galvanized (HDG) fasteners per ASTM A153
G VYCOR DECK PROTECTOR
®
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