How To Install Blueskin Window Flashing

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Blueskin® Butyl Flash is a self-adhered flashing consisting of a synthetic butyl compound which is integrally laminated to a white engineered polypropylene film surface. The flashing is specifically designed to be self-adhered to a prepared substrate.

Features

  • Impermeable to air, moisture vapor and water
  • Easy self-adhered application
  • Self-sealing when punctured
  • Excellent cold weather adhesion
  • Highly flexible making installation easy

Packaging

  • 10 cm x 23 m (4” x 75’)
  • 15.2 cm x 23 m (6” x 75’)
  • 22.8 cm x 23 m (9” x 75’)
  • 30.5 cm x 23 m (12” x 75’)

Colour

  • White

Measure for the leading edge of the flashing to determine how far it'll hang down in front of the window trim. Use a metal brake or homemade bending brake to bend the leading edge of the flashing passed 90 degrees. Make a gauge block from scrap wood to represent the thickness of the window casing and trim.

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Data Sheets

Blueskin Butyl Flash Window and Door Flashing Data Sheet

SDS Sheets

Blueskin Butyl Flash Window and Door Flashing SDS Sheet

Tech Talks

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Health Product Declaration

Blueskin Butyl Flash Window and Door Flashing Health Product Declaration

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Architectural Details

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How To Install Blueskin Window Flashing Installation

Install Blueskin per dia-gram, leaving release paper on back side of Blueskin, place paper side against sheathing and attach by stapling or nailing along top edge. Window Rough Opening Flashing Guidelines 2. Cut Blueskin the width of window rough opening plus 6″. Align per diagram. Remove release paper and adhere. For additional attachment. Product Description Blueskin ® VP100 Self-Adhered Water Resistive Air Barrier Membrane Picking up where traditional house wraps leave off, Blueskin ® VP100 offers a fully adhered solution that produces an air tight, water tight and weather tight membrane. This next generation vapor permeable air barrier picks up where traditional polymeric wraps leave off. Blueskin WB Window and Door Flashing is a self-adhering membrane consisting of an SBS rubberized asphalt compound, which is integrally laminated to a blue-engineered film. The membrane is specifically designed to be self-adhered to a prepared substrate. SBS modified membrane can be applied in temperatures as low as -12ºC.