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Approved substrates to receive FullForce EPDM membrane must be clean, dry and free of foreign material such as grease and any debris which could inhibit adhesion. This may require cleaning with a broom or blower. An acceptable Firestone Primer is required to prepare surfaces for seaming, detailing, sealant application and vertical flashings, but no bonding adhesives are required for field membrane attachment.
- Prepare substrate and secure insulation per current Firestone technical specifications.
- Install FullForce EPDM membrane only when membrane, substrate and ambient temperatures exceed 20 °F (-7 °C) and rising. Do not install FullForce EPDM membrane below this minimum temperature.
- Unroll and position the membrane over the substrate to achieve the specified alignment and seam overlaps. Allow the membrane to relax a minimum of 30 minutes before final positioning and adhering.
- Position adjoining sheets in shingle fashion or so that seams run parallel to the flow of water, and that all side and end laps provide a minimum 3" (76.2 mm) overlap.
- Apply an acceptable Firestone Primer (QuickPrimeTM Plus, QuickPrime Plus LVOC, Single-Ply QuickPrime Primer or Single-Ply LVOC Primer) to all EPDM lap surface areas to receive FullForce EPDM.
- All membrane and flashing splices require the application of seam edge treatment using FullForce Sealant.
- Apply an acceptable Firestone Primer (as noted above) on all vertical substrates to receive FullForce EPDM membrane.
Properties
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Thickness | min. 0.060 +.009/-.006 | in | D 412 |
| Tensile Strength, | min. 1450 | psi | D 412 |
| Dynamic Puncture Resistance | Pass | — | D 5635 |
| Static Puncture Resistance | Pass | — | D 5602 |
| Elongation, Ultimate | min. 475 | % | D 412 |
| Tensile Set | max. 2.0 | % | D 2412 |
| Tear Resistance | min. 195 | lbf/in | D 624 |
| Brittleness Point | max. -49 | °F | D 2137 |
| Ozone Resistance, No Cracks | Pass | — | D1149 |
| Tensile Strength (Heat Aging) | min. 1490 | — | D 412 |
| Water Absorption | max. +1.5 | % | D 471 |
| Elongation, Ultimate (Heat Aging) | min. 320 | — | D412 |
| Tear Resistance (Heat Aging) | min. 179 | lbf/in | D 624 |
| Linear Dimensional Change (Heat Aging) | max. -0.3 | — | D 1204 |
| PRFSE (Weather Resistance) | min. 53 | — | G 151/D 412 |
| Elongation, Ultimate (Weather Resistance) | min. 200 | — | Die C |
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Warehouse membrane in a clean dry location.
- FullForce EPDM membrane stored on jobsite must be kept dry.
- FullForce EPDM membrane must be a minimum of 20 °F (-7 °C) prior to installation.
- Store away from sources of punctures and physical damage.
- Make certain the structural decking will support the loads incurred by material when stored on rooftop. The deck load limitations should be specified by the project designer.
- Store away from ignition sources.
- Shelf Life
18 Months when stored between 60 °F (16 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C) out of direct sunlight.