Masonry Magazine March 2010 Page. 7

Words: Jennifer Morrell, Timothy O'Toole
Masonry Magazine March 2010 Page. 7

Masonry Magazine March 2010 Page. 7
A Healthier Interior
Starts At The Skin.

LUCKILY, TODAY'S BEST PROTECTION IS ALSO THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE.

Brick exterior walls are a building's first defense. When moisture becomes trapped in wall-cavities it cannot only shorten the building's life, it can also foster hazardous mold-growth. That's why the most prudent builders seek maximum reliability in their wall-drainage systems.

With new TOTALFLASH, all of today's most effective drainage methods arrive ingeniously pre-assembled onto handy, 5-1/2-foot panels of 40-mil flexible flashing. So it's TOTAL protection.

Yet it installs in a FLASH, saving at least 50% in Time-&-Labor costs versus installing the usual array of separate components! (And since it's an "all-in-one" product, there's no costly downtime on the job-site, waiting for multiple deliveries.) It all adds up to a sweeter bottom line.

Supreme wall-drainage. Quicker completion. Serious savings.

It's the "green" technology that even your cost-accountant will love!

Pre-Formed
CORNER BOOTS,
STAINLESS STEEL
CORNERS & END DAMS
are available,
for "perfect"
corners
every
time
(over
20 pre-
formed
shapes).

① 5-1/2-ft. Panels of
PRE-CUT FLEXIBLE FLASHING
All main components are
factory-assembled onto
easy-to-mount flashing panels.

② Built-in
NO-CLOG DRAINAGE MATTE
lets water pass, unobstructed,
to Weep Tabs.

③ Built-In
TERMINATION BARS
with pre-drilled holes, allow
quick, one-man installation.

④ Built-In
EDGE DAM
directs
moisture
out of
building.

All Screws & Adhesive Tubes
included in each box of
TOTALFLASH"

⑦ Built-In
NO-CLOG
WEEP TABS
deliver
moisture
to the outside
of the building.

⑥ Built-in
STAINLESS
STEEL
DRIP EDGE
releases moisture
away from building.

⑤ Clearly Specified
LAP JOINTS
enforce complete
secure coverage.

"Standard height is 18", 12", 15", and custom heights and configurations are available for restoration work, windows, doors, etc. Uses 40-mil polymeric, reinforced, UV stable flashing membrane, incorporating DuPont's Elvaloy" KEE polymer.

800-664-6638
MortarNet.com
"Installation was extremely neat, and it really did go twice as fast! TotalFlash doesn't short-change anything-it's all right there. You can bet I'll be showing it to the architects on my future jobs."
-Jack McKeever, Angelina Stone & Marble, St. Clairsville, OH

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

Sweets ARCAT
READER SERVICE #138


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