Specification

Masonry Wall Construction - Thermasheath-3 is applied to either
the exterior or interior face of concrete or concrete masonry walls to
providealayerofcontinuousinsulation(ci)overtheentiresurface.Itmay
be secured to the inside face of a concrete or concrete masonry wall,
over or under the furring strips, and coveredwith a minimum 1/2 inch
gypsumwallboardinteriorfinish.Adhesives,screwsornailsmaybeused
to hold the Thermasheath-3 in place against the wall temporarily, until the
furring strips and gypsum wallboard are installed. The furring strips and
gypsum wallboard must be secured with suitable screws or nails.
05 Masonary Wall Construction
Thermasheath-3 Interior Application A1.00
THERMASHEATH - 3
1/2" GYSUM WALL
BOARD
TREATED WOOD
FURRING 16" O.C.
CMU WALL
TREATED WOOD
FURRING AT BASE
TREATED WOOD
END CAP
FOUNDATION WALL
Exterior Stucco Construction - Thermasheath-3 may be
used as the insulative sheathing under hard coat stucco finishes.
It may be secured to the studs with bugle-head screws, galvanized
roofing nails or common-nails driven through cap washers. Cover the
Thermasheath-3 with a suitable separation layer such as an organic
or inorganic felt.  Then, attach conventional metal wire lath and
expansion joints with appropriate fasteners as dictated by the local
Building Code. Rmax does not recommend the direct attachment of
stucco, such as Portland cement or polymer-modified types, directly
to the face of the insulation product. Consult stucco manufacturers
for details.
06 Stucco Construction
Thermasheath-3 Exterior Application A1.00
THERMASHEATH - 3
ORGANIC / INORGANIC
FELT
METAL FLASHING
HARD COAT STUCCO
FOUNDATION WALL
SUBFLOORING &
FLOOR FRAMING
TERMITE SHIELD
VAPOR RETARDER
(if required)
METAL LATHE
FLASHING TAPE
1/2" GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
Notes:
1. Stud walls must be properly braced for lateral loads
according to the requirements of local Building Codes.
APPLICATION / INSTALLATION
Stud Wall Construction - Thermasheath-3 applied to the exterior
or interior face of studs, to cover all studs, sills, plates and header
constructions,providesalayerofcontinuousinsulation(ci)overdetails
not normally covered byinsulation products.It maybe secured tothe
framing or structural sheathing with bugle-head screws, galvanized
roofingnailsorcommonnailsdriventhroughcapwashers.Quality-grade
constructionadhesivesmayalsobeusedtosecuretheThermasheath-3
oninteriorapplications.Exteriorfacadesmayincludebrick/stoneveneer,
exterior siding and stucco. Thermasheath-3 must be covered on the
interiorwithaminimum1/2inchgypsumwallboardinteriorfinishthatis
mechanically attached.
02 Stud Wall Construction (Brick Veneer)
Thermasheath-3 Exterior Application A1.00
THERMASHEATH - 3
AIR / WATER RESISTIVE
BARRIER (if required)
FLASHING TAPE
BRICK VENEER (Provide
weeps as required)
THRU-WALL FLASHING
(Metal)
SUBFLOORING &
FLOOR FRAMING
BRICK TIES AS REQ.
TREATED WOOD
TERMITE SHIELD
VAPOR RETARDER
(if required)
FOUNDATION WALL
1/2" GYPSUM
WALLBOARD
Notes:
1. Stud walls must be properly braced for lateral loads
according to the requirements of local Building Codes.
Cavity Wall Construction (Brick Veneer) - Thermasheath-3
is an excellent cavity insulation product fitting between the masonry
blockandfinishedbrickveneerofanyresidentialorcommercialproject.
It may be secured to the dry face of the masonry block wall with a
quality grade construction adhesive. Thermasheath-3 can be cut to fit
betweenmasonryjointreinforcementsplacedtotiethebrickveneerto
the concrete block back-up and installed horizontally in strips to allow the
walltiestoextendbeyondthefaceoftheinsulationleavingtheproper
airspacesasrequired.
04 Cavity Wall Construction (Brick Veneer)
Thermasheath-3 Exterior Application A1.00
THERMASHEATH - 3
16" OR 24" WIDTHS AVAILABLE
TO FIT BETWEEN MASONRY
WALL TIES OR IMPALE
INSULATION OVER WALL
TIE PENTILES
BRICK VENEER (Provide
weeps as required)
THRU-WALL FLASHING
(Metal)
BRICK LEDGE
CMU WALL
FOUNDATION WALL
FLASHING TAPE
Thermasheath
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