Product Description
PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant is designed for a variety of uses with GCP’s air and weather barrier systems.
Uses
PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant is ideally suited for the following uses:
- Sealing of finished terminations, edges of patches and overlaps in detail areas
- Sealing penetrations through GCP air and weather barrier systems, such as plumbing or ductwork
- As a sheathing joint treatment for GCP fluid-applied air and weather barrier membranes
- Provides flashing at window and door rough openings
- Counter flashes waterproofing and air barrier membranes
- For AMMA 714-19, Level 3 compliant Liquid Flashing.
Product Advantages
- Asphalt Compatible
- No primer - fast and easy application with minimum surface preparation
- No staining or residue rundown
- High movement capability
- Adhesion - Strong adhesion to common construction substrates, such as wood, block, concrete, OSB, glass mat sheathing, metal, vinyl and PVC
- Compatibility - Can be applied under all GCP air and weather barrier, and over most of them (see limitations: PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30).
Application Procedures
Safety, Storage and Handling Information
Users must read and understand the product label and Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for each system component before use. All users should acquaint themselves with this information prior to working with the material. Carefully read detailed precaution statements on the product labels and SDS’s before use. The most current SDS’s can be obtained from the GCP web site at gcpat.com.
PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant is available in 20 fl oz (0.59 L) sausages and has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored in the original unopened sausages between 40°F (4°C) and 80°F (27°C).
The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content is <20 g/L.
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dirt, grease oil, dust or other contaminants. PAB Universal Flashing & Sealant may be applied at temperatures 20°F (-6.67°C) and above.
Curing Time: PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant is a moisture cure sealant. Ambient air at 50% relative humidity and at 73°F, Silyl
Modified Polyether sealants will generally skin in less than one hour and cure 1/16 of an inch per day. Lower temperature and lower relative humidity will significantly increase the skin time and cure time.
Product Application
Apply PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant with a caulking or sausage gun. When used as a seal for finished terminations, edges of patches and overlaps in detail areas, level the bead with a trowel to a minimum 0.125 in. (3 mm) thickness and 0.5 in. (13 mm) to 1 in. (25 mm) width.
When sealing penetrations, apply a 1 in. (25 mm) fillet to the base of the penetration and overlap onto the GCP air and weather barrier material and penetrant a minimum of 2.5 in. (64 mm).
When used to treat sheathing joints for GCP fluid-applied air and weather barrier membranes, completely fill the sheathing joint with sealant and then install a scratch coat of sealant with a margin trowel or similar onto the face of the sheathing approximately 1 in. (25 mm) on each side of the sheathing joint. Once the sealant is tack free, the fluid applied membrane may be applied, refer to the applicable product data sheets for detailed application instructions.
When used to treat rough opening of window/door penetrations, apply continuously at a minimum thickness of 25 mils, extended a minimum of 3” onto the surrounding wall surface.
Cleaning
Clean tools and equipment with mineral spirits. Mineral spirits is a combustible liquid and should be used only in accordance with the mineral spirits manufacturer’s safety recommendations. Do not use solvents to clean hands or skin.
Limitations
PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant should not be used in the following applications:
- PERM-A-BARRIER® Universal Flashing & Sealant has a maximum in-service temperature of 200° F (93°C).
- As a sealant over PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30.
- Not for use with building materials that bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents
- Firestopping applications
- Below grade
Supply
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Tack Free Time or skin time | 1-2 hours |
| Cure Time | 7-14 days* |
| Full Adhesion | 7-14 days* |
Typical cured properties after 7 days cure at 77ºF (25ºC), 50% R.H.
Lower relative humidity and temperature will significantly extend the curing time.
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore A) | >35 | ASTM C661 |
| Elongation | >600% | ASTM D412 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 150 psi | ASTM D412 |
| Modulus @ 100% Elongation | 50 psi | ASTM D412 |
| Elastomeric Joint Sealants | Class 50 | ASTM C920 |
| Water Vapor Permeance | 15 perms | ASTM E 96B1 |
| Water Penetration Around Nails | Pass | ASTM D 1970 section 7.9/AAMA 714-19 |
| Crack Bridging Ability | Category I, Pass, | ASTM C 1305/AAMA 714 section 5.6 |
Footnotes:
*Curing and full adhesion time will vary depending on temperature and humidity. lower temperature and humidity can significantly increase the curing time.
1. Tested at 10-12mils thick
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Last Updated: 2024-09-05
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