Flashing Options for Every Detail
Carlisle offers three different types of Sure-Seal® Pressure-Sensitive (PS) flashings to address the variety of details found on any given roof. All three feature the proven weatherability of EPDM and come with 30-mil of Pressure-Sensitive (PS) SecurTape™ to create a watertight seal. The primary difference among the three is the amount of cure in the rubber, and the process used to manufacture them.
PS Elastoform – often called “uncured” flashing – is used to flash irregularly-shaped objects or details with multiple angle changes. The uncured state of the flashing allows the rubber to be formed and stretched into place without reverting to its original shape like cured rubber. The flashing formulation is designed to cure on the roof with exposure to heat. Since it is necessary to limit heat exposure in the manufacturing process; to keep the product uncured; Carlisle requires all edges to be lap sealed. This prevents water from getting between the flashing ply and the tape ply while the material cures on the roof. T-joints, corners, and pockets are all made from Elastoform flashing – which has a 9-month shelf life.
PS Overlayment Strip – often called “semi-cured” flashing – utilizes the same Elastoform flashing formulation, but is semi-cured with heat during the manufacturing process. The overlayment strip has the dark black look of uncured flashing, but is 70% cured in order to add tear resistance for stripping in metal edging or end laps. PS Overlayment Strip is packaged without the diamond pattern film, as it is removed during the semi-curing process. This is an easy way to tell the difference between PS Overlayment Strip and a roll of PS Elastoform. Due to the semi-cured nature of PS Overlayment strip, it can seal step-offs at splice intersections of 60-mil rubber without the need for T-joint covers. PS Overlayment Strip is better suited to strip-in seams than PS Elastoform, as it eliminates the need for lap sealant and T-joints.
PS Cured Cover Strip is made with the same 60-mil non-reinforced membrane as Carlisle’s standard sheeting, and then laminated to 30-mil of SecurTape. This product is primarily used for stripping-in metal or end-laps and offers the same finished appearance as the field membrane. Due to the fully-cured nature and thickness of the product, T-Joints are required at splice intersections.
Carlisle SynTec’s Sure-White® Pressure-Sensitive Flashing is available in Elastoform and cured cover strip options, and is approved for use on both EPDM and TPO roofing systems. Sure-White Elastoform has a more aggressive cure package to account for the fact that the white flashing will not gain as much heat naturally on the roof. This translates into a shorter shelf life of 6 months. Keeping white or black Elastoform flashing cool during long term storage will help to maximize the shelf life.
Carlisle SynTec has all your flashing needs covered. For more information about pressure-sensitive flashing, please contact your Regional Technical Manager.
PS Elastoform – often called “uncured” flashing – is used to flash irregularly-shaped objects or details with multiple angle changes. The uncured state of the flashing allows the rubber to be formed and stretched into place without reverting to its original shape like cured rubber. The flashing formulation is designed to cure on the roof with exposure to heat. Since it is necessary to limit heat exposure in the manufacturing process; to keep the product uncured; Carlisle requires all edges to be lap sealed. This prevents water from getting between the flashing ply and the tape ply while the material cures on the roof. T-joints, corners, and pockets are all made from Elastoform flashing – which has a 9-month shelf life.
PS Overlayment Strip – often called “semi-cured” flashing – utilizes the same Elastoform flashing formulation, but is semi-cured with heat during the manufacturing process. The overlayment strip has the dark black look of uncured flashing, but is 70% cured in order to add tear resistance for stripping in metal edging or end laps. PS Overlayment Strip is packaged without the diamond pattern film, as it is removed during the semi-curing process. This is an easy way to tell the difference between PS Overlayment Strip and a roll of PS Elastoform. Due to the semi-cured nature of PS Overlayment strip, it can seal step-offs at splice intersections of 60-mil rubber without the need for T-joint covers. PS Overlayment Strip is better suited to strip-in seams than PS Elastoform, as it eliminates the need for lap sealant and T-joints.
PS Cured Cover Strip is made with the same 60-mil non-reinforced membrane as Carlisle’s standard sheeting, and then laminated to 30-mil of SecurTape. This product is primarily used for stripping-in metal or end-laps and offers the same finished appearance as the field membrane. Due to the fully-cured nature and thickness of the product, T-Joints are required at splice intersections.
Carlisle SynTec’s Sure-White® Pressure-Sensitive Flashing is available in Elastoform and cured cover strip options, and is approved for use on both EPDM and TPO roofing systems. Sure-White Elastoform has a more aggressive cure package to account for the fact that the white flashing will not gain as much heat naturally on the roof. This translates into a shorter shelf life of 6 months. Keeping white or black Elastoform flashing cool during long term storage will help to maximize the shelf life.
Carlisle SynTec has all your flashing needs covered. For more information about pressure-sensitive flashing, please contact your Regional Technical Manager.
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