Home-Seal

Door and Window Flashing Membrane

Substrate Preparation

All surfaces must be clean, dry and smooth. Structural concrete should be cured a minimum of 7 days.

Primer

• If needed, prime surface with solvent or Emulsion Base Primer. Allow primer to dry completely before installing Home-Seal membrane.

Application

• Cut Home-Seal into manageable lengths. Remove the release sheet. Apply membrane from the lowest point upward, overlapping horizontal edges in shingle fashion. Self-adhering membranes must be rolled with a suitable hard roller to ensure the entire membrane is pressed firmly into the substrate. Reinforcing strips on all inside and outside corners as well as mechanical fastening to door and window frames is strongly recommended. Seal all terminations, detailing and protrusions.
• Home-Seal should be installed to a dry and clean substrate when air and surface temperatures are above 40ºF. When applying Home-Seal in ambient temperatures below 40ºF, store Home-Seal at room temperature until use; if needed, prime the substrate with primer to insure good initial adhesion. Do not apply membrane to a substrate that has absorbed water.
• Home-Seal should not be left exposed for more than 30 days.
• Laps should have at least a 2" overlap and be sealed with an approved sealant.

Safety, Storage, and Handling

Pallets of membrane shall not be double stacked on the job site. Provide cover on top and sides, allowing for adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with the skin. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for the best available information on safe handling, storage, personal protection, health, and environmental considerations.

1. Sill Application: Center the Home-Seal so that the sill plate is completely covered and fold the remainder of the center the York Home-Seal so that the sill plate is completely covered and fold the remainder of the membrane over the exterior wall. Extend at least 8" past the rough opening.
2. Jamb Application: Install window in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions. Apply the Home-Seal over the window jambs. Extend at least 8" past the rough opening.
3. Header Application: Apply the Home-Seal over the header. Extend at least 8" past the rough opening. Roll Home-Seal with a roller to ensure good initial adhesion.