When seeking a high-performance, exposable waterproofing solution that offers both durability and aesthetic appeal, the Protecto Seal 45™ Commercial Grade Window and Door Flashing & Exposable Waterproofing Membrane, provided by A1A Wholesale Supply, is an excellent choice. This product is engineered to provide a robust and long-lasting seal in a variety of challenging commercial and residential applications.
Protecto Seal 45™ is a 45-mil thick, cold-applied, self-adhering waterproofing membrane. It is constructed from a resilient cross-laminated High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) film that is laminated to an aluminum foil. This unique combination provides exceptional UV resistance and weatherability, ensuring long-term performance even when exposed. The membrane utilizes Protecto Wrap’s proprietary asphalt adhesive, which creates a fully adhered system.
Key Features and Benefits for Contractors:
- Commercial Grade Durability: A robust 45-mil thickness provides substantial protection.
- Exposable & UV Rated: The aluminum foil facer offers long-term UV resistance and weatherability, allowing for exposed applications.
- Superior Adhesion: Features a proprietary asphalt adhesive for a fully adhered system to most construction surfaces.
- Seals Fasteners: Effectively seals around properly installed fasteners, preventing water penetration.
- Class A Fire Rating: Enhances safety in building assemblies.
- Wide Temperature Range: Can be installed in temperatures from 40°F to 120°F (5°C to 48°C), and as low as 10°F (-12°C) with primer. It has an in-service temperature range from -45°F to 240°F (-42°C to 116°C).
- Low Permeance: Exhibits a permeance of less than 0.05, contributing to effective moisture management.
- NFPA 285 Compliant: Achieves compliance in assemblies with various insulations.
Applications:
- Commercial Window and Door Flashings: Provides a complete waterproof membrane for window and door installations.
- Skylights: Ideal for flashing around skylight perimeters.
- Parapet Walls: Used for waterproofing parapet walls.
- Vent Stacks: Effective for sealing around vent stacks.
- Metal Buildings: Suitable for waterproofing various elements of metal buildings.
- Low-Pitched and Porch Roofs: Can be used as a system for complete roof coverage.
- Mobile Home Roofs and RVs: Excellent for sealing and repairing roofs on mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
- Gutters and Valleys: Provides effective waterproofing for gutters and roof valleys.
- HVAC Units: Used for sealing around HVAC units.
Installation Considerations:
- Surface Preparation: Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of foreign materials, gaps, sharp edges, and protrusions.
- Priming: For optimum adhesion at lower temperatures, a primer must be used, particularly when applying to substrates where adhesion is marginal. Testing substrates for adhesion is recommended.
- Cold Weather Application: For cold weather, products should be stored in a warm, dry area (50°F to 90°F / 10°C to 32°C) for at least 24 hours prior to installation.
- Limitations: Not recommended for use on windows or doors with plasticized nailing flanges or drip caps (consult manufacturer). Avoid contact with solvent-based products, polysulfides, plasticized PVC, TPO roofing materials, or high concentrations of resins. Do not apply over uncured (wet) sealants or adhesives. Not for high-temperature applications exceeding 240°F (116°C) or under highly conductive metal coverings like copper or zinc. Not recommended for use over granular surfaces.
Warranty & Storage: Protecto Seal 45™ is covered by the Protecto Wrap Standard 10 Year Limited Warranty. For optimum initial adhesion, use within one year from the date of manufacture. Store in original, unopened containers at ambient temperatures between 40°F to 90°F (5°C to 32°C) in a dry area, out of direct sunlight.
Product Details:
- Brand: Protecto Wrap
- Product Name: Protecto Seal 45™ Commercial Grade Window and Door Flashing & Exposable Waterproofing Membrane
- Color: Aluminum Silver
- Thickness: 45 mil
- Tensile Strength: 400 psi (ASTM D412)
- Puncture Resistance: 75 lbs (ASTM E154)
- Low Temperature Flex: -20°F (-29°C) No cracks or delamination (ASTM D1970)
- Elongation: 225% (ASTM D412)
- Nail Sealability: Pass (ASTM D1970)
- Permeance: <.05 (ASTM E96)
- Installation Temperature: 40°F to 120°F (5°C to 48°C). With primer: 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 48°C).
- In-Service Temperature: -45°F to 240°F (-42°C to 116°C)
- Fire Rating: Class A (ASTM E84)
- NFPA 285 Compliant Assemblies: With various insulations in NFPA 285 Assemblies (Comparative ASTM E1354)
- Roll Widths: 4″, 6″, 12″, 36″
- Roll Length: 50′
- Adhesive: Asphalt adhesive
- Shelf Life: 1 year from manufacture date
- Warranty: Protecto Wrap Standard 10 Year Limited Warranty
- Packaging: Rolls (specific pallet quantities based on roll width/length, inquire with A1A Wholesale Supply).
- Available Discounts: Multiple pallet and truckload discounts.
