Masonry Magazine April 2010 Page. 7

Words: S.H. Getz
Masonry Magazine April 2010 Page. 7

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


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