Technical Data Bulletin

ADVANCED BUILDING PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS APRIL 2002
Advanced Building Products, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Springvale, Maine 04083
TEL: [phone]; FAX: [phone]; WEBSITE: www.advancedbuildingproducts.com
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SELF-ADHERING CAVITY WALL MEMBRANE 04090.4 - 3
***** Include the following paragraph if membrane is applied to concrete substrate.
*****
A. Verify concrete substrates to receive membrane are fully cured. Cure concrete
walls 7 days minimum.
B. Verify substrates are solid, free of oil, form release agents, curing compounds,
frozen matter, loose particles, cracks, pits, rough projections, and foreign matter
detrimental to adhesion and application of waterproofing.
C. Verify air and surface temperatures are above 40 degrees F.
3.4 PREPARATION
A. Clean and prepare surfaces to receive waterproofing in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
***** for best results concrete, masonry, and some gypsum substrates require priming.
Contact Advanced Building Products, Inc. for recommendations. *****
B. Primer application:
1. Provide adequate ventilation.
2. Apply by spray, brush, or roller at 250 to 350 square feet per gallon.
3. Only prime areas to be waterproofed same day.
4. At 75 degrees F allow primer to dry 1 hour minimum.
5. Re-prime prior to application of waterproofing if contaminated by dust or
curing time is exceeded.
3.5 MEMBRANE APPLICATION
A. Apply membrane in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to masonry
cavities as indicated and detailed on Drawings.
B. Pre-cut membrane to fit each location in [8 feet] [2438 mm] maximum lengths.
C. Remove release liner and carefully position membrane before pressing in place.
D. Lap adjoining pieces [2 inches] [51 mm].
E. Roll membrane with steel hand roller to ensure full adhesion. Avoid air pockets
and wrinkles.