Wakaflex Installation Procedure
- Form Wakaflex to basic shape required before removing the backing strip.
- Turn Wakaflex over, retaining basic shape.
- Remove the first plastic backing strip.
- Place Wakaflex into required position and dress into the profile of roofing material using hands.
- Lift Wakaflex slightly and remove remaining plastic backing strips.
- Wakaflex MUST always be chased or built into brickwork or ‘over-flashed’
- Wakaflex should always be protected after it’s installed until all construction works in the area complete to protect surface (i.e. render, painting etc).
- Painting If required to be carried out after Wakaflex has been formed and fixed to roof profile. Water based outdoor acrylic should be used.
- Overlap/Joining – Wakaflex should be overlapped by 30mm on all joints. Pressure should be applied by hand to ensure a good seal. The pieces will permanently bond together in 20-30 minutes.
- Wakaflex should be installed vertically for step flashing with a horizontal Wakaflex soaker. Abutment flashings should also be installed horizontally.
For further information regarding the installation of Wakaflex please call the distributor, Combined Group Of Companies Pty Ltd on 02 9661 8196. |
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