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Difficulty Level: EASY
Ames'® industrial-strength coatings
are easy to apply
for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Most Ames products may
be applied by brush, roller, push broom, or sprayer.
Simply pour it out and spread it on! Ames' Coatings
flow into cracks and plugs to seal and waterproof
roof surfaces and help to withstand ponding water.
1. Prepare the Roof Surface
Read all label instructions
before beginning. Always run a test patch first
in an inconspicuous area, to ensure that proper
adhesion and drying occurs and the product works
to your satisfaction. Be sure surfaces are clean
and dry before the coating application. All major
cracks, joints and seams should be caulked with
Blue Max trowel-grade liquid rubber.
Do not use a silicone
caulk. Follow seam taping instructions. Mask all
sensitive areas before starting.
It is important
to seam tape all joints and cracks to avoid future
cracking and leaking. Apply Ames'® Peel & Stick
Seam Tape (PS250, PS450, PS650) around flashings,
windows, vents and over joints and cracks. Refer
to Ames Seam Tape label for application instructions.
Do not use fiberglass or asphalt impregnated seam
tape.
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2. Prime
the Roof Surface
Prime with Super Elasto-Barrier until roof
surface is smooth and sealed. IMPORTANT: If using
roofing fabric, prime roof completely smooth and
watertight before applying roofing fabric. See roofing
fabric label for detailed instructions.
In some situations you may want to
apply roofing fabric to the surface. Roofing fabric
adds substantial strength to the coating of roof
surfaces.
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3. Topcoat the Roof
Apply 1-2 coats of Super Elasto-Barrier
or as needed. For best results, topcoat with Ames'® Maximum-Stretch or a similar Ames® product.
Good:
1-2 coats of Super Elasto-Barrier.
Better:
2 coats of Super Elasto-Barrier, topcoat with
Ames’ Maximum-Stretch or similar Ames’®
product.
Best:
3 coats of Super Elasto-Barrier; top with 2 coats
of Ames’® Maximum-Stretch or similar Ames’
product.
Architectural
Specifications (Click
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Weather &
Drying Guidelines
Ames® Coatings are best applied
between 40 to 90 degrees F. on warm dry surfaces.
Apply when the streets are dry, the sun is in the
sky, and no inclement weather is forecast. Dries
in 1-2 hours, depending on thickness of application
and weather, and cures in 24 hours. Low temperatures,
high humidity, and evening and morning dew will
require increased drying/curing time.
Estimated
Coverage
Standard product coverage on
a smooth surface is 100 sq. ft. per gallon per coat
(est. 10ml). More than one coat recommended. More
coats equal longer life.
Tools ~ You
may need one or more of the following?
Ames' industrial-strength
coatings are easy to apply
for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Most Ames products may
be applied by brush, roller, push broom, or sprayer.
Depending upon the roughness of the surface, preparation,
and the specific application, you may need one or
more of the following:
Roof coatings must be ordered direct from
Ames Research
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