This article will outline seven points that, if kept in mind during the design process, can eliminate many roofing-related change orders and reduce installation time and costs.
Georgia-Pacific announced the launch of DensDefy Accessories, comprised of liquid flashing and a transition membrane primarily used in the DensElement Barrier System.
DensDefy Liquid Flashing is a flexible, liquid flashing membrane made with STP Technology that seals and protects against water intrusion between substrates which seals rough openings, penetrations, joints, sheathing fasteners and seams in new or existing wall assemblies, and prevents unwanted air movement as part of the DensElement Barrier System.
MFM Building Products offers a new innovative roof flashing membrane – GreenWeld PVB. GreenWeld PVB armored flashing system is a high-performance PVB membrane enhanced with an aluminum scrim for superior flexibility, strength and weathering.
The new offering, created as a result of Henry acquiring Fortifiber in 2018, positions Henry as a single-source of Building Envelope Systems for virtually any building project.
This detail is suitable for flashing round pipes used to support equipment, electrical conduit, water and gas lines, sheet metal vent flues, plumbing soil pipe vents and other similar penetration.
Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.