Cold Weather Alpha Dry Base Coat
Dry-mix polymer adhesive and base coat for use with Senergy Wall Systems during colder weather (35–50
oF).
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
Temperature specific | Use when ambient temperature is between 35–50 °F |
Fast set adhesive and base coat | EPS and base coat same day application |
Dry, bagged product | Does not require heated shipping or storage, just add water to mix |
Mix only what you need | Use for small repairs, reduces dumpster and landfill costs of pail disposal |
Lower cement-to-polymer ratio | Reduces the chance for efflorescence |
Smooth, creamy consistency | Trowels easily, speeds mesh embedment, reduces applicator arm fatigue, increases job-site productivity |
Water based | Safe, non-toxic, clean up easily with soap and water |
Uses
- For use with the Senergy Wall System in cold weather (35–50 oF) to adhere expanded polystyrene insulation board to the following acceptable substrates: ASTM C1177 type sheathings, including DensGlass™ exterior sheathing, eXP™ sheathing, GlasRoc® sheathing, Securock™ glass-mat sheathing, Weather Defense™ Platinum sheathing, GreenGlass® sheathing, PermaBase™ cement-board by National Gypsum and other cement-boards (ASTM C1325 Type A Exterior), Untreated Exposure I or exterior plywood sheathing (grade C-D or better), Untreated Exposure I OSB, gypsum sheathing (ASTM C79/ASTM C1396), poured concrete/unit masonry. Note: Wood-based sheathing substrates require priming with a Senergy Primer.
- To adhere expanded polystyrene insulation board to expanded polystyrene insulation board.
- For use with all Senergy Wall Systems to embed Corner Mesh and Senergy Reinforcing Mesh.
Packaging
22.6 kg per bag (50 lbs per bag)
Coverage
Approximate coverage rates are as follows:
- Adhere EPS insulation board to substrate: 6.5 m² (70 ft²) per bag via notched trowel method
- Embed Standard Reinforcing Mesh: 11.1 m² (120 ft²) per bag, Embed Intermediate 12 Reinforcing Mesh: 7.8 m² (85 ft²) per bag, Embed Hi-Impact 20 and Standard Reinforcing Mesh: 6.5 m² (70 ft²) per bag
- Adhere EPS insulation board to substrate and embed Standard Reinforcing Mesh: 4.6 m² (50 ft²) per bag