Outsulation MD System®
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OUTSULATION MD SYSTEM® An Exterior Wall Insulation and Finish System With Moisture Drainage Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 2 Table of Contents Section I General Installation Requirements Section II Materials Required for Completing Installation of the Outsulation MD System Section III Mixing Instructions Section IV Rough Opening Preparation Options Section V Substrate Expansion Joint Bridging Options Section VI Air/Water-Resistive Barrier Application Section VII Installation of Dryvit Starter Strip, Dryvit Vent Assembly, Dryvit Vent Track and Dryvit Track Section VIII Installation of Insulation Board and Closure Blocks Section IX Installation of Reinforcing...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 3 I. General Installation Requirements A. Project Conditions 1. Storage a. Maximum storage temperature shall not exceed 38 °C (100 °F). Minimum storage temperature shall not be less than 4 °C (40 °F) with the exception of the following products: 1) Demandit®, Revyvit®: 7 °C (45 °F). 2) Ameristone™, TerraNeo® and Lymestone™: 10 °C (50 °F). 3) Custom Brick™ Finish: refer to Custom Brick Polymer Specification, DS151. 4) For other products, refer to specific product data sheets. 2. Application a. Application of wet materials shall not take...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 4 b. Verify that the system terminates above poured decks, patios, landings, etc. and that they are properly sloped and waterproofed to direct water away from the walls. 5. Utilities a. Provisions must be made to ensure that the system terminates properly at lighting fixtures, electrical outlets, hose bibs, dryer vents, etc. Refer to the Dryvit Outsulation MD System Installation Details, DS167. 6. Grade Level Terminations a. Hold system a minimum of 203 mm (8 in) above finished grade. D. Sealants 1. Dryvit materials shall be completely...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 5 d. Add 1/3 of a bag [approximately 13.5 kg (30 lbs)] of fresh, lump free Type I or II Portland cement. Either gray or white cement is acceptable. Add cement slowly and mix thoroughly. Do not add large quantities of cement at one time. e. Clean potable water may be added to the mixture to adjust the workability. 1) Primus a) Add as little water as possible, in small increments, and only after the Portland cement is thoroughly mixed. Do not over water as this will degrade the performance and promote efflorescence. b) Mix the Primus...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 6 3) Thoroughly mix until uniformly wetted, adjusting consistency with a small amount of water or Genesis DMS. 4) Let set for 5 minutes. Retemper, adding a small amount of water if necessary. Material must be free of lumps before using. c. Mortar Mixer 1) Add 6.6 - 8.5 L (7 - 9 qt) of clean, cool potable water for each 22.7 kg (50 lb) bag of Genesis DMS into a clean mortar mixer. 2) Add the Genesis DMS while the mixer is running. Let mix 3 to 5 minutes, shut the mixer off for 5 minutes, then run mixer for another 2 to 3 minutes. Retemper,...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 7 initial set. Retempering with a small amount of water is permissible provided the mixture has not set. The mixture has a pot life similar to any Portland cement material. Mix only as much material as can be conveniently used during a work period. E. Primers 1. Color Prime™, Color Prime - W™, Primer with Sand™, and Weatherprime® a. Mix material with a “Twister” paddle or equivalent mixing blade, powered by a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill, at 450 - 500 rpm to a homogeneous consistency. F. Finish 1. Quarzputz®, Quarzputz® E, Sandblast®,...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 8 3. AquaFlash System Application a. Rough Openings (Windows, Doors, Others) 1) Cut AquaFlash® Mesh to proper length [rough opening plus 102 mm (4 in)] extending 51 mm (2 in) past each jamb – Figure 1. Figure 1 2) Begin at the sill of an opening. Using a brush or 19 mm (3/4 in) nap roller, apply a liberal coat of AquaFlash Liquid material to the water-resistive barrier/substrate surface. NOTE: The AquaFlash System must extend to the interior face of the wall opening. 3) Immediately lay the AquaFlash Mesh into the wet material and brush...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 9 7) Allow material to set for approximately 15 minutes then apply a second liberal coat of AquaFlash Liquid and smooth out to ensure a continuous film free of voids, pinholes, or other discontinuities. 4. Sill Pan Flashing (Exposed) a. Install a watertight pan flashing at all sill locations - Figure 6. b. The flashing shall extend between the framing members of the rough opening and shall be sized to protect the sill, sheathing and the surface of the Outsulation MD System. It must include vertical legs at the back and sides to ensure...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 10 2. Dryvit Backstop NT Application NOTE: Backstop NT may be applied to the sill of the opening but it must also be covered with either the Dryvit AquaFlash System or Dryvit Flashing Tape. a. Rough Openings (Windows, Doors, Others) 1) Apply Dryvit Grid Tape along the jambs and head of the opening as well as all sheathing joints that may intersect the opening and lap onto face of wall a minimum of 51 mm (2 in). Add additional pieces of Grid Tape at the inside corners of the opening to maintain continuity – Figure 8. Figure 8 2) Using a...

Outsulation MD System Application Instructions DS169 11 4) Install the specified component (i.e. window, etc.) and associated flashings per manufacturer’s directions and contract documents. Then apply Backstop NT – Texture or Smooth to the remainder of the wall surface as described in Section VI and lap over the previously installed material (do not lap over Flashing Tape if specified) around openings – Figure 11. Figure 11 C. Dryvit Flashing Tape Option Caution: The Dryvit Flashing Tape and Surface Conditioner must be handled properly. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for proper...