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16B-021 SOLITEX-MENTO-PLUS-WRB-installation-guideSOLITEX MENTO PLUS - reinforced dense pack membrane Installation guide for Pro Clima’s wall reinforced WRB systems for densepacked walls without exterior sheathing Actively vapor open, airtight and very waterproof Please note: Check studs/framing/sheathing for nails, splinters and unnecessary protrusions – this prevents punctures and excessive bulging of the membrane. Equipment: Staple gun or pneumatic stapler. ladder or scaffold, rust resistant T50 staples (min 3/8” crown, 3/16” legs) or cap staples/roofing nails, tape measure, utility knife, caulk gun, pencil, straight edge, and cutting board (plywood sheet). Note: hammer nailers can cause punctures/crocked staples, which can cause tears or leaks. Stapling Apply staples paralel with studs which provided a better hold on the membrane (if there is no sheathing). Set pneumatic stapler at pressure that sets staples flush, but does cause puncturing of SOLITEX membrane. Other option is to use roofing nails or cap-staples. Use a minimum amount of staples to secure membrane in place, until battens are installed that clamp membrane to structure. If corners, windows, edges or wind conditions require you to staple in areas that won’t be capped by a batten - seal these punctures with TESCON tape for best waterproof/airsealing results. SOLITEX MENTO PLUS Reinforced WRB/roof- underlayment made from monolitic TEEE- membrane, reinforced and PP protective layers. UV-resistant. Up to 4 months of weather exp. TESCON Naidec Double sided butyl tape to seal screw penetrations under battens. Recommened on low pitched roofs and severly exposed walls (coastal, high wind areas, horizontal battens) ROFLEX / KAFLEX Waterproof air-sealing gaskets for rapid and permanent airtight connections to cables and pipes that penetrate the WRB membrane TESCON VANA Multi-purpose adhesive tape for sealing mem- brane overlaps. Water- proof and airtight, with SOLID acrylic adhesive. LUS - reinforced dense pack me rced WRB systems for densepacked walls without exterior sheathing rproof ns – this prevents s (min 3/8” crown, n, pencil, straight edge, tears or leaks. ane (if there is no s cause puncturing ns are installed tions require you to TESCON tape for best 55” 1 Mark at 55”Mark the studs using a marker and measuring tape at a distance of 53-55” from the foundation edge. These marks will assure and guide the level application of the first row of SOLITEX membrane. 6 Overlap the membranes Using the printed markings as a guide and shiplap the WRB by 6”. Staple as in steps 3,4 and 5. Try to avoid SOLITEX membrane joints in hard to tape areas (corners). Provide proper shiplapped connections when transi- tioning from walls to roofs. 2 Unroll the membrane 25 mm Unroll the SOLITEX mem- brane and align the upper edge with your marks. The writing on the SOLITEX should face to the exterior. Double check that the overlap over the foundation is sufficient to provide proper drainage. waterproof/ 2 Un / nroll the membrane //airsealing results. 5 Foundation connection Connections to the concrete foundation, or other uneven/rough surfaces can be made with CONTEGA HF. Make sure substrate is stable or use TESCON Primer RP. Apply a 1/4” wide bead (wider on rough surfaces). Press the membrane into bead, with some room for (expansion/contraction). Do not press adhesive completely flat. Let cure for 48 hrs. 7 Tape the overlaps Tape the SOLITEX WRB joints with TESCON VANA. Lines on membrane will help you center the tape over the joint. Taped joints should be free of any permanent stress or tension. To assure sufficient pressure is applied to activate adhe- sive and to relief your hands: use the PRESSFIX tool to make application and pressurisation of the tape, fast and reliable. 9 Vertical siding Apply battens over the studs, clamping the WRB in place. Add a layer of horizontal battens to secure the vertical siding to. If studs behind membrane are spaced more than 16”o.c. than a flying batten is requi- red to prevent the WRB to touch the siding after dense packing (bulging) >4” www.foursevenfive.com - www.proclima.com © 2013 Further information about application and construction is given in the pro clima planning documentation and application recommendations. If you have any questions, please contact us. Pro Clima Schwetzingen, Germany USA Partner: 475 High Performance Building Supply Phone 718-622-1600 4" membrane joint to tape areas (c Provide proper s connections wh tioning from wa roofs. 6 Overlap the meembranes 6” 55”55” TESCON VANA 150 Multi-purpose tape in 6” wide format. Can be used to seal insulation blow-in holes and to make vapor open window sill pans. 3 Stapling to studs 2 3 4 1 3" 3" 1.5" (1)Staple about an 1.5” from the upper edge of the membrane. (2) Pull the membrane taut at and stapel at stud that is 48-60” o.c. (3) Pull down membrane halfway between the two upper staples to form a triangle. Staple to the sill at this center point. 4 Stapling to studs for densepacking 1 3" 3" (1)Pull membrane taut and staple paralel with the stud from top to bottom at app. 3” or less spacing, to assure mem- brane is held to studs firmly for dense-packing (2,3) Pull the membrane taut and staple at stud 3” on center or less (4) Staple along sill plate at 3” on center or less. 2 3 4 8 Horizontal siding/cladding (1) If studs are 16”o.c. 1.5” thick battens to cre- ate a ventilated cavity and to attach siding to. (2) Studs >16”o.c.-install horizontal battens at a max. spacing of 20”o.c. Apply vertical battens on top of these and attached siding. Assure siding nails/screws do not damage SOLITEX membrane behind.