Installation Instructions: SOLITEX MENTO 1000, SOLITEX MENTO 3000, FRONTA QUATTRO & FRONTA PENTA Essential weather resistive barriers from Pro Clima. Actively vapor open, airtight, and waterproof. BEFORE WE BEGIN SOLITEX MENTO 1000 / 3000 Please note: 3-layer air tight, vapor-permeable house wrap that is a robust weather resistive Assemblies that are protected from exterior elements by Pro Clima barrier (WRB). It has an actively vapor open, SOLITEX MENTO, also need proper interior vapor control (INTELLO) monolithic layer of TEEE film that is extremely depending on climate zone. Please make sure to consult with an architect waterproof and outperforms perforated/ and comply with our current recommendations and building science for micro-porous WRBs, both, in outward drying potential, as well as airtightness. your specific project or application.

Substrate: FRONTA QUATTRO / PENTA Check studs/sheathing for nails, splinters, and unnecessary protrusions FRONTA QUATTRO is a 3-layer WRB and - this prevents punctures and damage to the membrane. Remove loose FRONTA PENTA is a 5-layer WRB, each materials, debris and dust that may act as impediments to installation. are full black with black print, for invisible shadow lines behind open-joint cladding. These extremely UV-resistant WRBs are used Equipment: with TESCON INVIS for a full-black weather protection layer. PRESSFIX, pneumatic stapler or gun, ladder or scaffold, rust resistant T50 staples (min. 3/8” (10 mm) crown, 5/16” (8 mm) legs), tape measure, utility knife, gun, , straight edge, and cutting board TESCON VANA (plywood sheet). All-around interior and exterior vapor open (8 perms) air sealing for permanent airtight Stapling: taped bonding of membranes, plywood, OSB, concrete, and a variety of airtight substrates. Set pneumatic stapler at pressure that sets staples flush, but does cause TESCON VANA is available in: puncturing of the membrane. Use a minimum amount of staples to secure 2 3/8” (60 mm), 3” (75 mm), 4” (100 mm), 6” membrane in place, until battens are installed to membrane to the (150 mm), and 8” (200 mm). structure. could rust or cause leaks if left exposed. Staples to be place in areas that will be covered by membrane overlaps or taped with TESCON VANA. TESCON INVIS Black airtight tape for airsealing and Always follow site and construction safety procedures. waterproofing membrane overlaps and sheathing joints. Forms invisible weather Apply tapes at overlaps and battens over membrane as soon as possible resistive barrier behind open joint rainscreens to secure membrane to structure and prevent damages from wind suction. when used with black membrane FRONTA QUATTRO.

1 - MARK AT 55” 2 - UNROLL AND STAPLE THE MEMBRANE

Mark sheathing at a A A. Unroll the SOLITEX distance of 53-55” membrane and align the upper (1345mm -1400mm) edge with your marks. The from the foundation writing on the SOLITEX should edge. face to the exterior. Double check that the overlap over the foundation is sufficient to These marks will provide proper drainage. assure and guide the level application of the B. Staple about 11/2” (38 mm) rest row of SOLITEX from the upper edge of the membrane. membrane. Pull the membrane B taut and staple at upper edge every 1-2 ft (300 mm - 610 mm). Do not staple in areas where water will collect. When you need to staple the WRB in areas without shiplap or if it won’t be covered by battens, use TESCON tapes to waterproof WRB punctures.

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After the first layer is Tape all membrane applied begin the second seams. Use TESCON row. Use the printed VANA for SOLITEX markings as a guide and MENTO 1000 or TESCON shiplap the WRB by 6” INVIS for FRONTA (150 mm). QUATTRO.

Staple along the upper Lines on membrane edge of this layer just will help you center the as with the first layer in tape over the joint. Tape step 3. overlaps should be free of tension, stress or Plan for vertical wrinkles. membrane seams to land on flat surfaces that are To assure sufficient easily and securely taped pressure is applied to (not on corners). activate adhesive and to relieve your hands: use Provide proper ship- the PRESSFIX to lapped connections when make application and transitioning from walls pressurisation of the tape to roofs. fast and reliable. 5 - FOUNDATION CONNECTION 6 - BATTENS FOR VENTILATED SIDING

A A. Use CONTEGA HF Install rainscreen battens to to connect to concrete secure SOLITEX membrane foundation, or other as soon as possible to rough surfaces. Make secure membrane in place. sure substrate is stable Do not leave membrane exposed to high winds or use TESCON PRIMER without rainscreen RP. Apply a 1/4” (6mm) battens installed. When wide bead (wider on constructing a rainscreen a rough surfaces). Press min. 3/4” (20 mm) ventilated the membrane into bead, cavity is recommended. with room for expansion/ B contraction of structure. Install vertical battens Do not press adhesive on top of membrane. completely flat. Let For vertical siding, add cure for 48 hrs. horizontal battens on top of the vertical battens. B. CONTEGA SOLIDO EXO tape may be used Make sure that your to form instant bond, siding screws/nails do without a need for primer, not puncture the SOLITEX membrane when being to most brick/concrete. installed.

7 - RAFTER/JOIST/BEAM CONNECTIONS 8 - OPEN JOINT CLADDING

Waterproof and air FRONTA QUATTRO is sealed connections to rated for UV exosure beams, can be made with behind open joints. TESCON PROFIL tape. Cut the tape 2” (50 mm) Gaps between siding longer then the beam must not be more than dimensions. 1 3/8" (35mm), facade can be 25% open To ensure proper and minimum 3/4” shiplapping of tape. (20 mm) venting is Tape in order: required. 1. bottom The cladding can be 2. right & left sides horizonal or vertical. 3. top. The completely black Cut the 1” (25 mm) membrane and TESCON overhang of tape at a 45 INVIS tape will make the angle. Fold tape ends WRB disappear behind around the beam and open joint cladding. shiplap by next piece of tape for a good and durable seal.

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Cut along the top of Fold up upper part of the rough opening. Cut membrane and from the top corners temporarily hold in of the RO at 45° angles place with masking up and away from the tape. This is so it can center. Cut down the be installed over the center to the bottom of the RO, and then cut window later. along the bottom edge of the RO. Fold back the other t edges of the membrane into the rough opening and secure by stapling.

To ensure positive drainage of the sill/prevent water intrusion, add a back dam or slope sill at the bottom of the RO.

- SILL TAPE - INSTALL WINDOW

Install EXTOSEAL ENCORS on window sill, extending window and fasten it up each side a minimum to structure per of 4”. Use PRESSFIX to accurately press into manufacturer’s 1” corners. instructions.

For back dams: The narrow release strip on ENCORS

the tape to the back dam

For sloped sills: Apply ENCORS to the back of the sloped sill - sloped sill should extend at least to the inside face of the window.

The ENCORS should overlap the vertical face of the WRB approximately 1”. 4” Trim back ENCORS with aid of a cutting block and press down and stretch around both corners.

- MEMBRANE AT TOP FLANGE - FLANGE TAPE

Unfold the membrane (1) Use 2 3/8” TESCON and run it over the top VANA or CONTEGA 4 SOLIDO EXO tape to

3 to the membrane.

PRESSFIX tool (typ.) (2) Tape the side

membrane. (3) Tape the membrane 2 (4) Tape the diagonal cuts in the membrane above the window head. Note: make sure taping is done from bottom 1 to top - so all tape joints are properly shiplapped. Find other relevant installation guides visit foursevenfive.com / foursevenfive.ca

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