Masonry Magazine March 2009 Page. 9

Words: Ryan Anderson, Damian Lang, Mike Gillum, Bruce Locke, Graeme Gilmour, Kevin Morris, Carlos Sr
Masonry Magazine March 2009 Page. 9

Masonry Magazine March 2009 Page. 9
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# BlockNet

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# Blok-Flash

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Blok-Flash is a tough, lightweight, embeddable flashing system, suitable for use at all flashing/weep vent locations, including base of wall, above door and window openings, above bond beams, in parapet walls, and wherever flashing is necessary. When moisture infiltrates the wall and flows down the vertical cores, Blok-Flash intercepts it and diverts it to the exterior, quickly and effectively. MortarNet.com 800-664-6638

# TOTALFLASH

Cavity walls are great energy-savers. But over time, nature's moisture invades those cavities. Trapped moisture can weaken the walls or spawn hazardous mold, often leading to costly remediation-even demolition. 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 built right into each handy, 5-1/2-foot panel. Greater protection greater longevity. Its short-term value is that it can save you HALF the Time-&-Labor cost (or less) versus installing ordinary flashing-details! Even ONE mason can install it (Added savings: There's no tedious hand-cutting of flashing rolls. And It's "all-in-one," masons don't wait, day after day, for multiple deliveries). Better Drainage. Huge Time-&-Labor Savings. (Now You're Talking VALUE!)

NEW! TOTAL Flash™ Mortar Net USA's new TOTALFlash cuts time & labor by 50% or more, while delivering superior defenses against moisture or mold-growth. Every modern moisture-control method is pre-assembled onto handy, 5-1/2 ft. Panels of Flexible Flashing. Integrated Termination Bar. Integrated "No-Clog" Drainage Matte (a dovetail-cut layer of polyester mesh), Integrated Edge Dam, Integrated Weep Tabs, and Integrated Stainless Steel Drip-Edge. Coupling faster installation with better protection, TOTAL Flash offers vital benefits to everyone-masons, architects, builders, owners, and occupants.

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# Mortar Net

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