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Identification & Functionality
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Applications & Uses
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- Method of Application
- Prepare the substrate to receive the RubberGard Platinum EPDM PT membrane per current Firestone Building Products specifications.
- Unroll and position the RubberGard Platinum PT membrane so field seams form in shingle fashion, not “bucking” water, with finished lap edges facing down-slope. Remove and discard spacers included in each panel of RubberGard Platinum PT. Allow membrane to relax. The bottom panel must be attached along the leading edge prior to seaming. Lap the top panel (tape side) over the lower panel and align to lap marks.
- Fold back the top panel back exposing the bottom surface of the field seam that has been anchored. Prime the membrane field seam area to receive tape with an acceptable Firestone primer utilizing QuickScrubberTM or QuickScrubber Plus pad as required by Firestone’s application specifications, ensuring that the area to receive tape is completely and thoroughly primed. Use the touch-push test to determine primer readiness.
- When primer is ready to receive tape, position the top portion of the field seam with pre-applied tape and release liner in place over the primed area. Remove the release liner from the pre-applied tape, pulling the liner at about the same level as the seam so all seam elements mate evenly. Roll the freshly mated field seam using a 11⁄2" (38.1 mm) wide silicone hand roller to promote and ensure proper adhesion.
- Field seams along the panel widths, and cut/trimmed membrane edges, shall be completed per current specifications and details using QuickSeam tape. Cut edges shall receive Firestone Seam Edge Treatment per current specifications and details.
Properties
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Base | EPDM | — | — |
| Thickness | min. 0.09 | in | D 412 |
| Width | min. 0.58 | lbs/ft2 | — |
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Store away from sources of punctures and physical damage.
- Assure that 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 as membrane will burn when exposed to open flame.
- Platinum PT membrane should be installed within one year after production. Store in original unopened packaging indoors at 60 °F to 80 °F (15.6 °C to 26.7 °C). Protect the tape portion from physical damage, and the Platinum PT membrane from puncture sources.