Wakaflex Specifications
- Non Toxic - There are no potential hazards for installers and no contamination
for run-off water.
- Lightweight - Wakaflex weighs only 4kg for a 5m roll
- 3 Sizes – Wakaflex is available in three widths: 280mm, 370mm & 560mm.
- Available in 4 colours – Terracotta, Black, Lead Grey & Brown
- Colour Matching - Wakaflex can be painted to match any tile or metal
roof profile once installed.
- Compatible with most roofing materials - Can be fitted to new builds,
re-roofs, roof repair and can be retro-fitted to cover existing lead flashing.
- Built-in Flashings – Wakaflex can be built into brickwork, and step flashed.
- Quick & Easy To Install - There are no special skills required and Wakaflex can be installed up to 50% quicker than similar flashings. Scissors or a Stanley knife
is all that’s required to install.
- Suitable for Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Non toxic flexible flashing
suitable for water harvesting. There is no toxic or corrosive run off.
- Lasting Profile - Has an aluminium mesh insert that expands during installation that holds the roof profile.
- Flexibility – Wakaflex is made from Polyisobutylene (PIB) which provides
flexibility to form a weather tight seal on extreme roof profiles.
- Sealing Strips – Wakaflex comes with two Butyl sealing strips so no additional adhesives are required.
- Temperature Stability - -40º C to 100º C in accordance with DIN 52133.
Can be laid in hot or cold conditions.
- UV Resistant - In accordance with DIN 16726
- Backing Strip - Wakaflex comes with a three section plastic backing strip,
to keep the products adhesive side clean until final installation.
- Packaging - Wakaflex can be supplied individually or in cartons of 4 x 5m rolls
to suit requirements.
- Laying Length – Wakaflex does not expand or contract in hot or cold weather,
so it can be installed in complete 5m lengths.
- Over-flashing – Wakaflex only requiresa 30mm lap joint onto itself. Wakaflex chemically bonds to itself after 20 minutes.
- Guarantee –Wakaflex comes with a 10 year nationwide guarantee.
- CSIRO Tested –Wakaflex complies with the CSIRO requirements for AS 2904:1995 ‘Damp Course Flashing’.
NOTE: WAKAFLEX MUST ALWAYS BE OVER-FLASHED OR CHASED INTO BRICKWORK.