Technical Data Bulletin

Mortairvent Masonry Rainscreen 04 05 23.19 - 3
A. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original,
unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and
manufacturer.
B. Storage and Handling Requirements:
1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Keep materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging until
installation.
3. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors.
4. Protect materials during storage, handling, and installation to prevent damage.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURER
A. Advanced Building Products, Inc., PO Box 98, Springvale, Maine 04083. Toll Free 800-252-
2306. Phone [phone]. Fax [phone]. Website www.mortairvent.com. E-mail
[e-mail].
2.2 MASONRY RAINSCREEN
Specifier Notes: Use of “Mortairvent” can contribute toward LEED credits. Consult Advanced Building
Products, Inc. for more information.
A. Masonry Rainscreen: “Mortairvent”.
1. Rainscreen System: Creates pressure-equalized airspace between structural envelope
and exterior masonry cladding.
2. Two-ply mat.
3. Core Mesh:
Specifier Notes: Specify polypropylene core mesh with cornrow configuration when specifying 0.25-
inch (6-mm) total thickness.
Specify polypropylene core mesh with waffle configuration when specifying 0.4-inch (10-mm) total
thickness.
Specify polypropylene core mesh with random configuration when specifying 0.8-inch (20-mm) total
thickness.
a. [Polypropylene core mesh with cornrow configuration] [Polypropylene core mesh
with waffle configuration] [Polypropylene core mesh with random configuration].
b. Spun and heat welded into entangled geomatrix.
c. Creates airspace.
4. Filter Fabric:
a. Polyester.
b. Laminated to outside of core mesh.
c. Blocks mortar droppings and restricts mortar from entering airspace.
d. Permits moisture drainage.