PanelShield SA Wall Installation

Tools and Accessories


Two-handed Weighted Roller	Gloves	Sausage Gun	Flashing Accessories	11 3/4" PanelFlashing

Compatible Substrates

Exterior Gypsum Sheathing
Rigid Insulation
OSB
Concrete

Brick
Plywood
Metal (Steel, Aluminum)
Fiberglass Window and Door Frames

Delivery, Packaging And Storage

Store materials on end in original packaging.
Protect rolls from direct sunlight and inclement weather until ready for use.

Substrate Preparation

Substrates must be clean and free of any contaminants.
Substrate surface temperature must be dry to the touch with the ambent temperature above 20˚F (- 6.0˚C).
PRIMER IS NOT RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED

Climate and UV Exposure

Sustains a maximum 12 months UV and climate exposure prior to cladding installation.

Do's

Don't's

DO roll membrane with two-handed roller to ensure proper adhesion to substrate
DO install above of 20˚F (- 6.0˚C) and rising
DO install in a "weatherboard or shingle fashion"
DO cut membrane using basic hand tools
DO ensure surfaces are in sound, clean condition and free of oil, grease, dirt, excess mortar or other contaminants
DO fill voids and gaps in substrate greater than 7/8” (22.2 mm) wide
DO use behind closed-joint rainscreen cladding assemblies
DO apply a bead of VaproBond if desired adhesion between membranes is not attainable due to site conditions
DO remove release liner from under foot as soon as the membrane is installed (red)
DO properly dispose of the release liner

DON'T install reverse laps that can result in water ingress
DON'T leave exposed to UV and weather for over 12 months
DON’T install below 20˚F (- 6.0˚C) and decreasing
DON'T install over gals greater than 7/8” (22.2 mm) wide unless filled
DON’T store materials in direct sunlight and inclement weather until ready for use
DON'T install on dirty or contaminated substrates
DON'T use primer
DON'T leave release liner underfoot

Safety

Work crews are safe around VaproShield membranes.
PanelShield SA contains zero VOCs or toxins.

Adhesive Curing Time

Full adhesion will vary depending on job site weather conditions.
Pressure with roller is required.

Technical Guidelines

Best Practice Installation
All overlaps must be a minimum of 3" (8 cm) on vertical and horizontal seams. Inside and outside vertical corner overlaps should be a minimum 6" (15 cm) in both directions, staggered a minimum of 24" (61 cm), and should not occur directly above or below windows or doors. Use a roller to activate pressure-sensitive adhesive.

CAUTION: Release liners are slippery. To prevent injury, liner should be removed from under foot as soon as membrane is installed and disposed of properly.