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Conceal your flashings to improve membrane life

Gregory
February 28, 2008 05:55PM
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Posts: 17

I keep getting asked if it is absolutely required to conceal your flashings and if the metal counterflashings, sheet metal 'kick plates', and/or copings are worth the up front installation costs....so, I thought that we pose this as a topic for discussion to the rest of the group. If adding these features might add another 10-15+ years to the useful life of the membrane and reduce future maintenance costs....would this be something that you would want to "value engineer" from your project?

Currently, CGR is requiring "upgraded" flashing protection as part of our 25 year total system warranty package....Does this seem like it would be something worth paying a little extra for???? We certainly think so...Let me know if you would like any additional information on these protective devices. Thanks.

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Todd
March 03, 2008 11:05AM
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Posts: 2

Greg,

This standard NRCA detail that you refer to is excellent.  This is more common in Canada and Northern climates.  My compnay, Tremco, does not require this detail for our 20 year comprehensive warranty that covers both the vegetation and the roofing system.

 

Todd Skopic


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