OUTSULATION® PLUS MD SYSTEM® An Exterior Wall Insulation and Finish System with a Water-Resistive Barrier Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 2 Table of Contents Section I General Installation Requirements Section II Materials Required for Completing Installation of the Outsulation Plus 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 Accessories Section VIII Insulation Board Installation Section IX Installation of Reinforcing Mesh and Base Coat Section X Sealant Joint Preparation Section XI Dryvit Primers Section XII Dryvit...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 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®, and Reflectit™: 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...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 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 Plus MD System Installation Details, DS110 for general information and guidance. 6. Grade Level Terminations a. Hold system a minimum of 203 mm (8 in) above finished grade. D. Sealants...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 5 as air entrapment and product damage may occur and result in workability and performance problems. c. Pour 1/2 of the freshly mixed material [approximately 13.5 kg (30 lbs)] into a clean plastic container. 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...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 6 b. Pail Mixing 1) One bag of Genesis DMS will produce approximately 19 L (5 gal) of Genesis DMS mixture. To a clean 19 L (5 gal) pail, add 6.6 - 8.5 L (7 - 9 qt) of clean, cool potable water. 2) Add the Genesis DMS slowly while continuously mixing with a “Twister” paddle or equivalent mixing blade, powered by a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill, at 500 - 1200 rpm. NOTE: A minimum 7 amp drill works best for Portland cement based materials. 3) Thoroughly mix until uniformly wetted, adjusting consistency with a small amount of water or Genesis DMS....

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 7 b. Due to shipping and storage, there may be some separation of materials. Prior to splitting the material and adding Portland cement, mix the material thoroughly. Use a “Twister” paddle or equivalent mixing blade, powered by a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill, at 500 - 1200 rpm. NOTE: A minimum 7 amp drill works best for Portland cement based materials. CAUTION: Do not over-mix or use other types of mixing blades as air entrapment and product damage may occur and result in workability and performance problems. c. Pour 1/2 of the freshly mixed...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 8 3. SealClear™ a. Stir material thoroughly before using and stir often during the application process. As an alternate, boxing of buckets is acceptable. IV. Rough Opening Preparation Options A. AquaFlash System Option 1. AquaFlash must be installed to provide a continuous barrier from the air/water-resistive barrier/sheathing substrate onto the framing edges at discontinuities and terminations such as openings, expansion joints, tops of parapets, etc. Refer to Dryvit Outsulation Plus MD System Installation Details, DS110. 2. Surface Preparation...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 9 5) Install the AquaFlash System at the head overlapping the jamb pieces a minimum of 51 mm (2 in) – Figure 4. Figure 4 6) Install diagonal “butterflies” consisting of AquaFlash Liquid and AquaFlash Mesh at each sill/jamb corner – Figure 5. Figure 5 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...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 10 e. Cut AquaFlash Mesh to proper length [flashing plus 102 mm (4 in) extending 51 mm (2 in) beyond each end of flashing] - Figure 7. Figure 7 f. Using a brush or 19 mm (3/4 in) nap roller, apply a liberal coat of AquaFlash Liquid material to the flashing and adjacent air/water-resistive barrier/substrate surface. g. Immediately lay the AquaFlash Mesh into the wet material and brush smooth adding additional material to completely embed the mesh. h. Allow material to set for 15 minutes then apply a second liberal coat of AquaFlash Liquid...

Outsulation Plus MD System Application Instructions DS218 11 2) Using a stainless steel trowel apply Backstop NT – Texture over the Grid Tape extending to the inside face of the opening and onto the face of the exterior sheathing a minimum of 152 mm (6 in) – Figure 9. Figure 9 3) Apply Dryvit AquaFlash System or Flashing Tape at sill in accordance with Sections IV.A.3 and IV.C respectively. NOTE: AquaFlash System or Flashing Tape must extend up the jambs a minimum of 102 mm (4 in) – Figure 10. Figure 10 4) Install the specified component (i.e. window, etc.) and associated flashings per manufacturer’s...