Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 9

Words: Jerry Castle, Keith Castle, Mike Mcannally, Tom Inglesby, Matthew Wyse, Stephen Powers
Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 9

Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 9
SUSTAINABILITY
STARTS IN THE WALL-CAVITIES.
WHAT'S THE VALUE OF A BUILDING
IF ITS EXTERIOR WALLS FAIL?

Every building's most common enemy is unwanted moisture. It weakens structural elements and spawns hazardous mold, often leading to costly remediation-even demolition-thereby erasing its value.

That's why designers are careful to install good moisture-controls inside the building. Yet it's the outside walls that are constantly under assault by rain, snow, and condensation. If it remains trapped in the wall cavities, this natural moisture can cause wall-damage or mold-growth (invisible until it's too late).

True "value-engineering" calls for a system that drains walls, faithfully & reliably, far into the future.

TOTALFLASH's long-term value lies in its multiple moisture control methods that are pre-assembled onto each handy, 5-foot panel of flexible flashing. Greater protection greater longevity.

And its short-term value is that it can save you HALF the Time-&-Labor cost (or more) of installing ordinary flashing-details! Even ONE man can install it! Also, there's no hand-cutting of imprecise lengths of unwieldy flashing rolls, and since it's "all-in-one," there's no waiting, day after day, for multiple deliveries!

Better Drainage
That Lets You Slash
Time-&-Labor Costs!
(Now You're
Talking Value!)

800-664-6638
www.MortarNet.com
ARCATS

5 ft. Panels of
PRE-CUT FLEXIBLE
FLASHING
All main components
are factory-assembled
onto easy-to-mount
flashing panels.

Built-In
TERMINATION BARS
with pre-drilled holes,
allow quick, one-man
installation.

Built-In
NO-CLOG
DRAINAGE MATTE
lets water pass,
unobstructed,
to Weep Tabs.

Built-In
NO-CLOG WEEP TABS
deliver moisture to
the outside of the
building.

Built-In
EDGE DAM
directs
moisture
out of
building.

Clearly Specified
LAP JOINTS
enforce complete
secure coverage.

Built-In
STAINLESS STEEL
DRIP EDGE
releases moisture
away from building.

All Screws & Adhesive Tubes included
in each box of
TOTALFLASH

LEED™

Get "Perfect
Corners
With
Pre-Formed
Corner Boots,
Stainless Steel
Corners &
End Pieces

TOTALFLASH™
CAVITY-WALL
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
by Mortar Net USA, Ltd.
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