Specification

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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104

1 Product Name

RedGard®CrackPreventionandWaterproofingMembrane

2 Manufacturer

Custom Building Products

13001 Seal Beach Blvd.

Seal Beach, CA 90740-2757

Customer Support: 800-272-8786

Technical Services: 800-282-8786

Fax: 800- 200-7765

Email: contactus@cbpmail.net

custombuildingproducts.com

3 Product Description

A ready-to-use elastomeric waterproofing membrane for both

commercial and residential tile and stone application. Suited for

interior and exterior substrates, RedGard® creates a continuous

waterproofing barrier with outstanding adhesion and reduces crack

transmission in tile and stone floors. It bonds directly to clean metal

drains, PVC, stainless steel and ABS drain assemblies and can be used

as a slab-on-grade moisture vapor barrier under all types of floor

coverings.

Suitable Substrates

Concrete, cement mortar, masonry

Cement Backerboard

Exterior Plywood and OSB (interior, dry areas only)

Exterior Decks - Contact Technical Services

Post-Tension Concrete - Contact Technical Services

Lightweight Concrete (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)

Gypsum-Based cement topping (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)

Existing ceramic tile and resilient flooring

Composition of Product

RedGard® is a liquid-applied elastomeric waterproofing material that

cures to form a monolithic membrane.

Benefits of Product in the Installation

Easy to use and can be applied by roller, trowel or airless sprayer

Rated for extra heavy duty service

Reduces curing time with quick-dry formula

Isolates cracks to 1/8" (3 mm)

Suitable for waterproofing pools, spas and water features

Meets Uniform Plumbing Code specifications for use as a shower pan

liner

Obtained the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for Miami-Dade County

Limitations to the Product

Donotapplytosurfacesthatmaydropbelow40°F(4°C)within72

hours of application.

Do not apply over wet surfaces or surfaces subject to hydrostatic

pressure.

Do not use to bridge or cover over existing expansion, control,

construction,coldorsawcutjoints;useCrackBuster®ProMembrane

for control, cold or saw cut joints.

Do not use as an adhesive.

Do not use as a wear surface; the membrane must be covered with

tile or other permanent flooring.

Do not use solvents in conjunction with the membrane

Packaging

1 gallon (3.78 L) pail

3.5 gallon (13.2 L) pail

4 Technical Data

Applicable Standards

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.01, A108.17,

A108.13, A118.10 and A118.12 American National Standards for the

Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)

ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile

Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester

ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

Tile Council of North America (TCNA) TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile

Installation, TCNA Method EJ171, F125 & F125A

RedGard®CrackPreventionandWaterproofingMembrane

Published Date: 11/13/2013

Summary of content (5 pages)

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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104 RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane 1 Product Name RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane 2 Manufacturer Custom Building Products 13001 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA 90740-2757 Customer Support: 800-272-8786 Technical Services: 800-282-8786 Fax: 800- 200-7765 Email: contactus@cbpmail.net custombuildingproducts.
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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104 RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane Technical Chart Bonding to Lightweight Cement and Gypsum Surfaces Property Test Method Requirement Typical Results Fungus Resistance A118.10 Section 4.1 No Growth Pass Seam Strength A118.10 Section 4.2 > 8 lbs/" width 16 lbs/2" (7.3 kg/5 cm) width Breaking Strength A118.10 Section 4.3 > 170 psi 484 psi (34 kg/cm²) Dimensional Stability A118.10 Section 4.4 +/- 0.7% 0.05% Waterproofness A118.
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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104 RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane Curing of Product RedGard® is dry when it turns solid red, with no visible pink color. Typically, drying time is 1-1.5 hours; depending on ambient conditions, drying time can be as much as 12 hours. After the second coat is applied and both coats are fully cured, the application area can be flood tested.
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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104 RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane 7 Product Warranty Custom® Building Products warrants to the original consumer purchaser that its product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper usage for a period of one year following the date of original purchase. Custom's® sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of the product.
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TILING 09 30 00 Surface Prep / TDS-104 RedGard® Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Membrane Coverage Size Thickness Min Coverage Max Coverage RedGard as Crack Prevention Membrane: 1 Gallon (3.78 L) 30 mil thickness when wet 110 sq. ft. (10.2 M²) 3.5 Gallon (13.2 L) 30 mil thickness when wet 385 sq. ft. (35.8 M²) RedGard as Waterproof Membrane (ANSI A118.10): 1 Gallon (3.78 L) 60 mil thickness when wet; 30 mil thickness when dry 35 sq. ft. (3.3 M² ) 40 sq. ft. (3.7 M²) 3.5 Gallon (13.