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Roof
Substrate Preparation
Surface
is to be sound, dry, smooth and clean (free of dirt, oil, grease, asphalt that
is not cured dry or any contaminant that would adversely affect adhesion), free
of blisters and depressions and properly sloped to drains and eaves. Cants
and tapered edges are to be sound and preformed to a 45º angle. Do not apply over wet roof insulation. If existing roof
is not dry or sound, tear it off. Remove all loose roofing from parapets
before applying Recycled Rubber Roofing.
Primers:
#80
Primer is a fast drying solvent based primer used to prime concrete decks,
silicone, asphalt aluminum, plywood or OSB prior to applying Pol-E-Base, Stick
Two, or E.S. Tape. #600 Fabric Saturant is a light green
translucent liquid acrylic used to prime chalky surfaces of weathered acrylic or
asphalt coatings.
New Roof Application:
New
roof applications include new structures or existing structures with new plywood
or OSB replacing the original sheathing, plus cant strips. Surface must
have 1/4" per one foot slope with no water ponding.
1. Coat roof
(field area and parapets) with #80 Primer. The purpose of the #80 Primer is to
assure adhesion of the #200 Expansion System Tape. Applying the primer
over the entire sheathed area of the roof protects the plywood and helps
"dry-in" the building after the "ES" tape is applied.
Estimate the coverage of the #80 Primer at 150-250 square feet per gallon.
2. Center 2"x 100' Expansion System Tape over all plywood seams. Applying the tape with care will assist in "drying-in" the roof during construction. The tape also keeps the liquid #100 Vap-R-Lok and Recycled Rubber Roofing from flowing through the seams, thus eliminating the need for caulking.
3. Cant Strip Application:
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a. Center E.S. Tape over seams where the cant strip meet both the parapet walls and the
field area of the roof sheathing.
b. Coat the cant strip and
parapet walls with #100 Vap-R-Lok. Embed each 6" Pol-E-Force in the
wet coating centered over E.S. Tape overlapping lower and upper Pol-E-Force.
At both inside and outside corners lap both upper and lower applications
of fabric a minimum of two inches. The fabric is very pliable,
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4. Mummy wrap all plumbing vents and roof jacks with two inch wide Pol-E-Force saturated with #100 Vap-R-Lok. 5. Install roof vents between two 12" squares of Stick Two.
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6. Start at
the low edge (eave) of the field area of the roof. Apply #100 Vap-R-Lok (80
square feet per gallon) to a
three foot 
wide
area by rolling or spraying. Roll the #5511 Pol-E-Scrim fabric on the top
of the wet surface adhering it with a 9" short nap paint
roller. Immediately apply more #100 Vap-R-Lok on the top side of the scrim to embed
the fabric with no blisters or wrinkles. Continue applying the Vap-R-Lok and
fabric on the flat area of the roof, from the bottom of the cant strip on one side to the bottom of
the cant strip on the other.
Shingle lap the #5511 Pol-E-Scrim 3" and continue to cover the entire field
area of the roof. Allow 24 hours of dry curing time (below 50% humidity) with
temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Apply two coats of
either #700 Black or #720 Grey Recycled Rubber Roofing with a short nap paint
roller or commercial airless spray equipment. Application rate per coat is
50 square feet per gallon. Allow at least 48 hours of dry curing (below
50% humidity) before applying another coat of RRR.
8. #1300T is a reflective white liquid acrylic emulsion that cures to a tough,
flexible waterproof membrane. #1300T is an elastomeric product with an
exceptionally high acrylic solids content. #1300T is UL listed and a time
tested product since 1975. Apply over cured Recycled Rubber Roofing at the
rate of 100 square feet per gallon with a short nap paint roller or commercial
airless spray equipment.
Re-Roof
Application:
Re-roof
applications include surfaces with 1/4" per foot slope, with no water
ponding, that are previously covered with a sound, dry roll roofing or built up
asphalt roof. If the surface is covered with rock or pea gravel tear
it off and see new roof application.
1. Clean the roof
surface by washing or vacuum. Remove or nail down all loose rolled
roofing. If the surface has "blisters", cut them open and nail them
flush with the roof surface. Fill the cracks with a paste mixture of fine
sand and #100 Vap-R-Lok, or latex caulking. Do not fill the cracks with silicone
coating or asphalt cement. If the top surface is coated with asphalt aluminum
coating or silicone coating, prime the surface with #80 primer at the rate of
200 square feet per gallon. Prime acrylic elastomeric coatings that are chalky with #600
Saturant at the rate of 100 square feet per gallon.
2. If there are no existing cant strips they should be installed. See cant
strip application. E.S. Tape is not necessary if existing cant strips are
present but 6" Pol-E-Force should still be applied where the flat surfaces
meet vertical surfaces and at the corners.
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5.
Start at the low edge (eave) of field area of the roof. Apply #100
Vap-R-Lok (80 square feet per gallon) to a three foot wide area by rolling or
spraying. Do only enough area to apply the Pol-E-Force strips so the
Vap-R-Lok does not start to dry before you can apply the fabric. Roll
three foot wide by not more than eight foot long strips of #160 Pol-E-Force
on top of the wet surface adhering it with a 9" short nap roller.
Immediately apply more #100 Vap-R-Lok on the top side of the Pol-E-Force to
embed the fabric with no blisters, wrinkles or bridging of low areas.
Overlap each strip three inches across the width of the roof. Continue
applying the Vap-R-Lok and fabric strips on the flat area of the roof from the
bottom of one cant strip area to the bottom of the opposite cant strip
area. Shingle lap the #160 Pol-E-Force three inches and continue to cover
the entire field area of the roof. Allow 24 hours of dry curing time
(below 50% humidity) with temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Apply two coats of
either #700 Black or #720 Grey Recycled Rubber Roofing with a short nap paint
roller or commercial airless spray equipment. Application rate per coat is
50 square feet per gallon. Allow at least 48 hours of dry curing (below
50% humidity) before applying another coat of RRR.
7. #1300T is a reflective white liquid acrylic emulsion that cures to a tough,
flexible waterproof membrane. #1300T is an elastomeric product with an
exceptionally high acrylic solids content. #1300T is UL listed and a time
tested product since 1975. Apply over cured Recycled Rubber Roofing at the
rate of 100 square feet per gallon with a short nap paint roller or commercial
airless spray equipment.
Drying and
Curing:
The temperature and humidity affect the curing time. Do not apply at
temperatures below 50ºF, if the temperature will fall below freezing within 24
hours or if there is eminent danger of rain. Recycled Rubber Roofing will
dry to touch on the top surface in less time than the membrane will cure at the
substrate. Allow at least 48 hours of dry curing (below 50% humidity)
before applying another coat of RRR or white reflective roof coating. Do
not coat over a surface that is wet from rain or dew.
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Store in a cool place and protect the contents from freezing. To assure proper curing apply RRR at the rate of 50 square feet per gallon for each coat.
Maintainable
Roof:
Recycled Rubber Roofing is an economical roof system that is easily maintained
for many years. Maintenance includes inspecting the roof at least once a
year for damage or defects from weather related expansion and contraction.
Most problems are repaired with a small quantity of RRR and a paint brush.
At the end of 5 to 8 years, depending on climate and structure, you can renew the application by cleaning and recoating the surface with RRR or 1300T Reflective White. No additional fabric is necessary, just clean , prime with #600 if chalky, and recoat. This option will extend the life of the roof through many cycles since the added weight is minimal.
Common Questions:
1. Can
I apply RRR heavier than the application instructions suggest?
No.
The RRR system is formulated to be most effective at the application rates
suggested. Applying RRR in heavier coats may result in the "mud
cracking" of RRR.
2. Can
I apply my second coat the same day?
No.
It is important that RRR is allowed to cure at least 48 hours. More time
is needed if high humidity or lower temperatures are present.
3.
When do I need to use #5511 Pol-E-Scrim?
Use Pol-E-Scrim to reinforce RRR on complete roofs or when patching larger
cracks.
4.
When do I use Pol-E-Force?
Use
6" wide Pol-E-Force on cant strips and 36" wide for uneven roof
surfaces or reroofing applications. Pol-E-Force conforms better to the
roof without bridging.
5. I
had purchased enough RRR, so why did I run out?
RRR was applied too thick or the surface area was estimated improperly. A
common mistake in estimating is not taking into consideration uneven sections of
the roof which may use more RRR.
6. Can
I use this product over asphalt or other materials?
Yes.
RRR adheres very well to most clean surfaces including asphalt. Priming is
necessary over chalky surfaces, asphalt aluminum coating or silicone
coatings.
7. Do I need to
coat RRR?
No. RRR is U.V. stable and requires no coating. A reflective coating
may be applied if desired.
8. Do I need to remove
my old roof?
If your roof is leaking there is most likely water trapped in the insulation
or sheathing. This must either be dried out or torn off, otherwise you may
get blisters in your new system as the moisture tries to work its' way out.
9.
What happens if it rains before the Recycled Rubber Roofing is cured?
If it rains immediately after applying and washes off, allow the surface to dry
and recoat. If the RRR has not washed off allow additional time for the
coating to dry before applying the next coat.
10. Can
Recycled Rubber Roofing be applied over sprayed foam insulation?
Yes,
as long as the surface is sound and dry.
Use Pol-E-Force and
#600 Fabric Saturant if the surface is deteriorated. Finish coat
with two coats of Recycled Rubber Roofing at 50 square feet per
gallon.
11.
How do I connect to a pitched shingle roof or a wall with siding?
Inspect
the flashing to be sure that it extends under the existing shingles or siding
far enough to assure you that it will not leak at those points. If it does
not you must remove and replace the shingles or siding after properly flashing
those points.
Remove and replace two courses of shingles at the area where
the low sloped roof intersects with the shingles. The top edge (8")
of the Pol-E-Base is adhered to the roof sheathing, under the roofing felt or
"ice and water guard". The lower (4") of the Pol-E-Base is
adhered over the Pol-E-Scrim reinforcing fabric. Apply both first and
second coat of Recycled Rubber Roofing before replacing the shingles.
A nylon paint brush or a tapered sponge brush is a good choice for roof patching or applications with inside corners etc.
Do not use course bristle tooth brush, tampico or heavy 3 knot roof brushes--they
will produce unwanted ridges instead of a smooth surface.
Short nap paint rollers are used for
flat areas such as roof decks, floors and walls. Long nap roller
covers will give a heavy texture that may be desired on wall surfaces but
are not recommended for surfaces such as roof decks where waterproofing
is the purpose of the application. Select a "heavy duty" nine
inch paint roller with an extension handle. Use a short nap roller
cover (1/2" or less) to provide a smooth application.
Gas engine powered airless spray equipment is
an excellent choice for applications such as roof decks and parapet walls
on commercial buildings. Airless spray equipment is usually the choice
for coating the Recycled Rubber "in house" factory applications,
where an existing air compressor is available.
AIRLESS SPRAY equipment must produce a minimum of 2000 PSI and pump a minimum two gallons per minute with a .039 tip. Most sprayers require a minimum of 8 HP. Call for more information of this and other recommended equipment. Tools and equipment are cleaned with water.
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| Airless sprayer fed from cone bottom tank, filled from five gallon pails. | Airless sprayer fed from 55-gallon drum |
Texture Spray equipment is the best
choice for sidewall and foundation applications where texture is more important
than the positive waterproofing required, such as for roof applications.
Do not thin the products to lower the viscosity.
For selecting the proper pump size for the spray equipment:
Spray tip size for airless sprayers: Recycled Rubber Roofing = .039
#100 Vap-R-Lok = .031