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R-Guard Installation Detail

Sheathing Wall Seam

with metal studs with gypsum sheathing/OSB sheathing/plywood

Sheathing-Wall-Seam-metal

1.
Spot over all fasteners with FastFlash or Joint & Seam Filler.

 

2.

Apply a thick bead of FastFlash or Joint & Seam Filler to all sheathing joints.

 

3.

Use a dry joint knife or trowel to spread 1 inch beyond the seam on each side to a minimum thickness of 12 mils (FastFlash) or 20 mils (Joint & seam Filler).

 

4.

Follow sheathing manufacturer recommendations to repair joints or gaps greater than 1 inch.

 

5.

Apply the selected PROSOCO primary air and water-resistive barrier over the prepared sheathing wall.

Ted Barnekoff - Air & Water Barriers, PROSOCO

Ted Barnekoff
Product Support - Air & Water Barriers

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