Masonry Magazine September 2008 Page. 9

Words: Tom Inglesby, Larry Kotke, Henry User, Zach Fatla
Masonry Magazine September 2008 Page. 9

Masonry Magazine September 2008 Page. 9
Building For The 23rd Century?
Restoring The 19th Century?

Longer Building Life begins with TOTALFLASH CAVITY-WALL DRAINAGE SYSTEM by Mortar Net USA, Ltd.

With minimal care, brick buildings can live for centuries.

Indeed, brick wall-cavities have just one common vulnerability-trapped moisture. Small amounts of water occur, quite naturally, behind the brickwork. Unless that moisture is expelled-quickly and reliably - it can lead to wall-damage or mold-growth. The challenge is to find and install the most effective moisture-control system. Ordinarily, this means ordering multiple components, waiting for deliveries, and masons making multiple installation passes. The job slows down and labor costs skyrocket.

The Solution: NEW TOTALFLASH™ delivers maximum moisture-control.

And since it's "All-In-One," you can cut your usual Time & Labor Costs by 50% or more!

We combined all of today's best moisture-control methods into handy, 5-foot panels of top-quality flashing material, along with the mounting hardware. The panels install at amazing speed, letting the bricklaying begin much earlier. Call 800-664-6638 today or visit www.MortarNet.com!

5 ft. Panels of PRE-CUT FLEXIBLE FLASHING
All main components are factory-assembled onto easy-to-mount flashing panels.

Built-In TERMINATION BARS with pre-drilled holes, allow quick, one-man installation.

Built-In NO-CLOG DRAINAGE MATTE lets water pass, unobstructed, to Weep Tabs.

Built-In NO-CLOG WEEP TABS deliver moisture to the outside of the building.

Built-In EDGE DAM directs moisture out of building.

Clearly Specified LAP JOINTS enforce complete secure coverage.

Built-In STAINLESS STEEL DRIP EDGE releases moisture away from building.
Get "Perfect Corners" with Pre-Formed Corner Boots, Stainless Steel Corners & End Dams

All Screws & Adhesive Tubes included in each box of TOTAL Flash™

TOTALFLASH" CAVITY-WALL DRAINAGE SYSTEM by Mortar Net USA, Ltd.

In a public test, a single mason-new to TOTALFlash finished in one-third the man hours of a two-man team installing conventional drainage details. Masons report installation speeds over 120 linear feet per day. Standard height is 18", 12", 15", and custom heights are available for restoration work, window/door configurations, etc. Uses 40 mil polymeric, reinforced, UV stable flashing membrane, Incorporating DuPont's Elvaloy KEE polymer. Call 800-664-6638 or visit MortarNet.com.


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