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I /' Iisiug the"Fly-lit"Method,place your thumbs down.It Meikle5 the job easier in hot weather,to let go of the sticky
<br /> WinterGuard.(Thanks to dike Dempsey of Eagle River, Wt.)
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<br /> there are no wrinkles.Once adhered,they will not blow off the • WinterGuard may not come in contact with excessive amounts of
<br /> roof.They do not leak around Malls driven through them,because petroleum solvent-based cements,such as asphalt plastic cement.
<br /> the thick layer of polymer-modified asphalt coating is designed to For use with WinterGuard,Certainreed recommends urethanes or
<br /> be sticky and flexible,so it seals around the nails that puncture it. polymer-modified cements,Use such materials sparingly.
<br /> Therefore,these underlaymenu are not just water-resistant,they are • Du not apply over shingles.With the exception of certain roof
<br /> waterproof.But they must be applied fully adhered to a clean,dry penetration flashing details do not apply over water-resistant
<br /> wood deck,in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications,in underleyment.'
<br /> order to get the promised performance.And nails must be properly ♦ If necessity,you may apply new WinterGuard over an older existing
<br /> set according to manufacturer's requihunents. piece of WSU;however,be sure the following conditions are met in
<br /> HOW IS WINTERGUARD MADE AND HOW DOES IT WORK? oreterfor dteWinterGuartlrwartarttytoremain in force:
<br /> ve'inu r1 oanl;; 7ompusite matrrizf of asphalt and.fastume c •The underlying roof deck must be acceptable and in good condition.
<br /> polymers reinforced with t fiber ins membrane 4 is`name into •The existing WSU must have a smooth,clean surface.Nail holes
<br /> roiled sheet.The rubberized asphalt provides the waterproofing, can be present,but all shingles,nails,etc must be removed
<br /> The polymers make the;asphaltelastic and sticky all the cva,throug and the existing WSU surface swept clew.
<br /> the membrane This minas tt'intertivard has the abdrri:,both •The surface of the existing WSfl must be primed with an
<br /> stretch tttd cling,and not tip Alien stressed It seam like. gasket ,U`fM D41 asphalt primer in order to achieve proper
<br /> around:tails driven through it.it sticks to a clean roof deck fik:glue adhesion when applying all surface style versions of
<br /> and is warranted to remain effective for the life of the new WinterGuard.
<br /> shingle system applied over it,up to 50 years. •All laps must be offset between the existing WSU and new
<br /> WinterGuard by at least 8".
<br /> •"Feather"the high edge of the Winter-Guard over the existing
<br /> HERE ARE SOME OTHER FACTS WSU to avoid telegraphing its double thickness.
<br /> ABOUT W i Af T E R G U A R D Note:Certai nTeed is not responsible for and disclaims any and
<br /> all liability for arty t}anrage caused by incompatibility of its
<br /> • WinterGuardo is available in two different surface styles- WinterGuard products when applied over WSU from other
<br /> sand and granular.WinterGuard-HT(high tack and high manufacturers.
<br /> temperature)has a film surface.It is more flexible than sand • Do not use WinterGuard as a permanently exposed roofing surface
<br /> or granular surfaced Winter-Guard and can withstand high because it will begin to degrade after too much exposure to
<br /> temperature roof applications,including metal or tile. ultraviolet light However,after being properly applied to an
<br /> • winterGuard€Metal is also film-surfaced and designed for use with acceptable deck,Winter-Guard can be left exposed for three to
<br /> metal or mechanically fastened tile roof applications. six months(depending on the weather)prior to the installation
<br /> and 3' of the roofing shingles-without significantly damaging
<br /> • The standard roll of WinterGuard is 65'in length
<br /> WinterGuard's performance in the finished system.When
<br /> wide.One standard roll contains 195 square feet of material. exposing WinterGuard for more than one day,we strongly
<br /> Sand-surfaced WinterGuard and WinterGuard HT also comes in recommended that you:
<br /> a handy"Short Roll"that is 32 tte'long and 3'wide.It contains
<br /> 97 square feet of material. • Press down all laps with a wallpaper seam roller to assure immediate
<br /> adhesion.End laps should be 6".Side laps for film and granular
<br /> • A roll of WinterGuard Metal is 61'in length and 395,1e wide surfaced should be 4";sand surfaced requires a 6"side lap.
<br /> containing 200 square fast of material,
<br /> • Use additional fasteners to hold the sheet in place(especially if
<br /> • During installation,an initial light"tack"(stickiness)makes cool,windy weather is anticipated).
<br /> WinterGuard easy to lift if you accidentally put It to the wrong place.
<br /> The aggressive"tuck"of WinterGuartl-HT is not as forgiving. + Close off holes and joints hi the roots,since the finished roofing system
<br /> and its flashing components will not be at place to prevent leakage.
<br /> • Once Winter-Guard is installed,however,it locks tight after
<br /> being warmed by the sup.If an immediate seal is desired,press • Prior to roofing over the exposed WinterGuard,inspect it for
<br /> overlaps firmly with a roller.A heavy-duty wallpaper scam roller damage and replace or recover any worn areas.If any fasteners
<br /> or"J"roller works well. are removed,the WinterGuard must be replaced or the holes
<br /> must be filled with one of the adhesives mentioned above so that
<br /> CAUTION: it remains watertight.
<br /> • To help prevent shingles from fusing to the waterproofing underlay-
<br /> went,you can cover sand or granular-surfaced WinterGuard with a
<br /> layer of felt-underiayment or use Elm-surfaced WinterGuard HT or
<br /> WinterGnard Metal.Although not required,adopting this practice •strcm,aade County acsq,unce mantas lilt upyhcmiwt at whaerGsud star mechv,tcaxy
<br /> will serve the property owner and your fellow roofing contractor fastened sits klieg sx,hue sheet,auaue dirccrt*ao thcdeck.Such apptcaton is amputate
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<br /> well when it conies time for the next re-roof. only wbco regatnd byto u wd,,to own"'h&c o dnnmanw does not ucwr.Wang au will not
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