DEC-TEC DIY INSTALLATION GUIDE Module: AM-004 © Skyline Building Systems Inc.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES OVERVIEW Dec-Tec DIY is a highly durable, water-resistant membrane and designed for convenient do-it-yourself, residential installations and is great for use on outdoor decks and high traffic areas. Dec-Tec DIY is simple to install over plywood, concrete, or existing vinyl substrates with no adhesives required. The covered surface is ready for foot traffic immediately after installation.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • Broom, shop vacuum • Utility knife w/blades • Metal straight edge (preferably 38 -76 inches) • Claw hammer • Silicone hand roller (4” / 100mm) • Extendable floor roller (to apply 100lbs of pressure) • Cementitious latex-based patching compound • Pail to mix patching compound • Primer (if needed) • Metal Drip Edge (if needed to trim concrete or wood deck edges) • Sika Bond Pro Construction Adhesive (if needed to attach metal flashing to concrete) BEFORE YOU BEG
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES SUBSTRATE • Install only on recommended plywood or concrete substrates. All surfaces must be moisture free structurally sound, solid, and stable. Substrate should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, paint, curing agents, waxes, sealers, loosely bonded toppings, loose particles, old adhesive residues, and any other substance or condition that may prevent or reduce adhesion.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES SURFACE PREPARATION • Surface preparation is key. The entire surface must be flat, structurally sound, dry, and stable. The surface should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil grease, paint, curing agents, sealers, loosely bonded toppings, loose particles, old adhesive residues, and any other substance or condition that may prevent or reduce adhesion. • Acclimate material a minimum of 24 - 48 hours prior to installation in the environment where it will be installed.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES perimeter that will be trimmed off once the panel is installed and it will also indicate where a butt seam will be located if multiple panels are required. • To determine length requirements for each panel, allow for a 1” of overhang over any perimeter edge and mark the material so that it can be cut flush against any wall or vertical obstacle. • Cut the panel to the desired size using a straight edge and sharp utility knife and dry-fit it into place.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES then cut along the trace lines with sharp utility knife. Make sure the knife blade is in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut. ADHERING THE MEMBRANE • Once you have made all of the final cuts and have all of the pieces dry-fitted into place you are ready to remove the release liner and complete the installation. • Remove the release liner from the backside of the panels in manageable sections without damaging the membrane.
