Outsulation® RMD System (formerly Residential MD System®)
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OUTSULATION® RMD System™ (formerly Residential MD) An Exterior Wall Insulation and Finish System with Drainage Mat OUTSULATION RMD SYSTEM (formerly Residential MD) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS DS143

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 2 Table of Contents Section I General Installation Requirements Section II Materials Required for Completing Installation of the Outsulation RMD 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 and Drainage Options Section VIII Insulation Board Installation Section IX Installation of Reinforcing Mesh and Base Coat Section X Sealant Joint Preparation Section XI Dryvit Primers...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 3 I. General Installation Requirements A. Project Conditions 1. Storage a. Maximum storage temperature shall not exceed 38 ºC (100 ºF). Minimum storage temperature shall not be less than 4 ºC (40 ºF) 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. 2. Application a. Application of wet materials shall not take place during inclement weather unless appropriate...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 4 4. Decks and Patios a. Wood decks shall be properly flashed prior to system application. See the Dryvit Outsulation RMD System Installation Details, DS106 for general information and guidance. b. Verify that the system terminates above poured decks, patios, landings, etc. that 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...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 5 2. Backstop NT a. Open the bucket with a utility knife or lid-off. b. Backstop NT is ready to use after an initial spin-up using a “Twister” paddle or equivalent mixing blade, powered by a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill, at 450 - 500 rpm. Do not add cement or any other additives. C. Adhesive and Base Coat 1. Primus or Genesis a. Open the bucket with a utility knife or lid-off. 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...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 6 b. Mortar Mixer 1) Add 5.7 - 6.6 L (6 - 7 qt) of clean potable water for each 22.7 kg (50 lb.) bag of Genesis DM into a clean mortar mixer. 2) Add the Genesis DM while the mixer is running. Let mix three to five (3 – 5) minutes, shut the mixer off for ten (10) minutes, then run mixer for another two to three (2 – 3) minutes to break the set adding a small amount of water if necessary to adjust workability. The pot life is one to one and one half (1 – 1 ½) hours depending on weather. 4. Genesis DMS a. Sprayer 1) Connect a source of...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 7 b. Mortar Mixer 1) Add 5.2 L (5.5 qt) of clean potable water for each 20.4 kg (45 lb) bag of Rapidry DM 50-75 into a clean mortar mixer. 2) Add the Rapidry DM 50-75 while the mixer is running. Mix for 3 to 5 minutes, shut the mixer off for 5 minutes, then run mixer for another 2 to 3 minutes to break the set adjusting consistency with a small amount of water or Rapidry DM 50-75. The pot life is approximately 30 minutes depending on temperature. D. Base Coat only 1. NCB a. Open the bucket with a utility knife or lid-off. b. Mix NCB to a...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 8 4. Lymestone™ a. Mix Lymestone with a “Twister” paddle or equivalent mixing blade, powered by a 12.7 mm (1/2 in) drill, at 450 - 500 rpm until a uniform workable consistency is attained. NOTE: If using a tint pack to color finish, please refer to Tint Pack Mixing Instructions, DS750. 5. Custom Brick™ Finishes a. For Custom Brick finishes, refer to Dryvit Custom Brick Application Instructions, DS154, for complete mixing instructions. NOTE: If using a tint pack to color finish, please refer to Tint Pack Mixing Instructions, DS750. 6....

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 9 3) Immediately lay the AquaFlash Mesh into the wet material and brush smooth adding additional material to completely embed the mesh - Figure 2. 4) Install the AquaFlash System at the jambs in the same manner extending 51 mm (2 in) above the head and overlapping onto the sill material a minimum of 51 mm (2 in) – Figure 3. 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...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 10 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 RMD System. It must include vertical legs at the back and sides to ensure...

Outsulation RMD System Application Instructions DS143 11 h. Allow material to set for 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 and allow to dry. B. Dryvit Backstop NT option 1. Surface Preparation a. Apply only when air and surface temperatures are above 4 °C (40 °F). b. The surface to receive the Backstop NT must be clean, dry, smooth and free of any other condition that will hinder adhesion. c. Remove loose dust or dirt from the surface by wiping with a clean, dry cloth or...