What is Vycor used for?

What is Vycor used for?

VYCOR® Plus high performance self-adhered flashing membrane provides premium protection against water and air infiltration in all critical non-roof detail areas. When properly installed, it can reduce the risk of rot and mold development, often associated with costly call-backs.

Does Vycor stick to concrete?

Install directly onto a clean and dry surface. Some compatible substrates include wood, plywood, oriented strand board, metal, concrete and masonry.

How do you flash a window with peel-and-stick?

Peel-and-Stick Window Flashing

1. Cut the house wrap at the top of the header at a 45-degree angle to create a flap.
2. Apply the peel-and-stick flashing to the sill first, then lap the flashing up on the jambs.
3. Next, caulk all around the window opening except on the sill.

Is Vycor Plus butyl?

Vycor® PRO flashing, with its unique film and non-asphaltic, butyl-modified adhesive technology, provides premium protection against water infiltration in all critical non-roof detail areas, that traditional building papers, felts, housewraps and other flashing products cannot match.

What is Grace Vycor?

Product description. Grace Vycor Plus is a premium, high performance self-adhered flashing, that provides protection for vulnerable areas such as windows and doors. When properly installed, Vycor Plus flashing contributes to energy efficiency.

What happened Vycor glass?

Material Options to Substitute for Corning® Vycor® Glass It also features excellent thermal shock resistance and superior optical qualities. Recently, however, Corning discontinued Corning® Vycor® Glass, and now companies across various industries are searching for reliable alternatives.

How wide should window flashing be?

Pro tip: Head flashing designed for windows is often 1-1/4-in. wide. It will work fine if used on horizontal trim boards, its’ just wider than it needs to be.

What is Grace Vycor Plus?

Grace Vycor Plus is a premium, high performance self-adhered flashing, that provides protection for vulnerable areas such as windows and doors. When properly installed, Vycor Plus flashing contributes to energy efficiency.

Do you use flashing tape on bottom of window?

Using rubberized flashing tape, flash the base of the window rough opening from the window frame down over the WRB. Make sure that the piece of flashing tape is 6 to 8 inches longer than the bottom of the window rough opening.

What does Grace Vycor self adhered flashing membrane do?

Grace Vycor®Plus, a high performance self- adhered flashing membrane, provides premium protection against water infiltration in all critical non-roof detail areas, that tradi- tional building papers, felts and housewraps cannot match.

How big is a grace Vycor plus Flasher?

Grace Vycor Plus is available in a range of widths: 4 in. (100 mm), 6 in. (150 mm), 9 in. (225 mm), 12 in. (300 mm) and 18 in. (450 mm) to accommodate a variety of job requirements.

How long to leave Grace Vycor Plus on roof?

Grace Vycor Plus is designed for critical NON-ROOF flashing details. The membrane is slippery—DO NOT install on the roof; DO NOT walk on the membrane. Do not leave the product permanently exposed to sunlight. Maximum recommended exposure time is 30 days.

What kind of flashing does a PVC window need?

Vycor® Pro flashing, with its highly conformable film and butyl-modified adhesive technology, provides premium protection against water infiltration in all critical non-roof detail areas. Vycor® Pro contains no asphalt and is compatible with flexible PVC window flanges and leading sealant technologies.