Masonry Magazine April 2010 Page. 7
WE TOOK A BIG GAMBLE IN LAS VEGAS
THE SCENE: World of Concrete Expo, February 2010.
THE GAME: Who Can Install Flashing in CMU with the Lowest Time & Labor?
THE PLAYERS: 2 Masons using Step-Flashing VERSUS 1 Mason using Blok-Flash®.
Gentlemen, Place Your Bets!
VERSUS
STEP-FLASHING INSTALLATION
BLOK-FLASH INSTALLATION
17 STEPS VERSUS 7 STEPS
Start by ordering architectural CMU, including special architectural 8"x4"x16" units. (Pay any setup charges.) Then follow 17 time-consuming steps - PLUS overnight curing of mortar for the 4" architectural block, and up to 20 minutes drying-time for primer before applying self-adhering flashing membrane. (Complete list provided on request.)
No 4" architectural block. No curing time. No primer. No flashing membrane. No pea-gravel. Just 7 quick & easy steps for installation -- See detailed Blok-Flash Installation Instructions at www.MortarNet.com.
And The Winner Is...
TIME TRIALS
STEP FLASHING vs BLOK FLASH
45:47 12:10
PLUS overnight curing of 4-inch architectural CMU... PLUS drying of primer for flashing-membrane application!
Sharp-Sloped Interior Surface Drains Fast!
Built-In Weep Spout expels water away from building's exterior!
Built-in "Bridge' deflects descending moisture into adjacent Blok-Flash" Pan! Saves an entire step over separate bridge unit."
Made of tough lightweight recycled polypropylene!
Faster. Easier. Stronger Bond. Slashes Time-&-Labor Costs!
WITH BLOK-FLASH YOU ALWAYS FINISH FIRST.
800-664-6638
MortarNet.com
READER SERVICE # 138
BLOK-FLASH
by Mortar Net USA