SASHCO Through the Roof Sealant - Clear, 310 ml

Is this your story, too? "I have sealed this same leak four times with roofing tar and each time, the leak returns." Make persistent leaks and repeated repairs a thing of the past. Get Through the ROOF!® This ultra-clear roof, gutter, and flashing caulk goes on easy and remains elastic year after year to permanently seal those nagging leaks. It can even be applied in the middle of a rain storm! It's proven to last 20 times longer than roof cement. Just say NO to leaks and repeated repairs and change your tune to "Five year leak GONE!"

• The clear, flexible, caulk that permanently sealsaround rooftop fixtures
• Will not turn brittle in the sun or cold
• Waterproof - repels water immediately afterapplication and for years to come
• It's clear, which means you can put it over tile,brick, and shingles invisibly
• Won't blacken the look of rooftop fixtures
• Excellent UV resistance
• Lasts 2-3 times longer than asphalt roof sealants
• Will twist, bend, stretch over gaps up to 2" wide,or compress to absorb just about any movement a home can dish out
• Clear synthetic rubber-based product containsno fillers or extenders and is not an asphalt
• Cures by solvent release to an elastic rubber

ADHERES TO: - Galvanized metal and aluminum flashing vents,downspouts, copper and brass

• PVC and ABS vent pipe
• Neoprene and plastic pipe flashing
• Brick, block and mortar
• Acrylic and polycarbonate skylight plastics
• Roofing Materials Fiberglass / asphalt shingles
• Cedar shakes, plywood and OSB
• Water-based acrylic roof coatings
• Cement, slate and glazed tiles
• Asphalt roof cement and patch (may becomediscolored when applied over these products) - May damage polystyrene insulation
• Do not use in areas of continuous submersionsuch as fish tanks or swimming pools - Can be used on rubber roof membranes such as EPDM (may wrinkle, but will not affect product or membrane performance)

PREPARATION:

• Clean surfaces by removing all dirt and oil, andcutting away any loose roofing material
• Surfaces previously sealed with silicone caulksshould be cut away if possible or surfaces cleaned thoroughly with acetone solvent to get good adhesion as silicones can leave oils that interfere with adhesion

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Standard caulk gun, plastic putty knife (optional),rag

WEATHER GUIDLINES:

• In colder weather (below 40 degrees F), storingproduct at room temperature before application will make it easier to use
• May be applied to wet surfaces however,repairs made when the roof is dry are usually better
• May not be applied over frosty or icy surfaces
• Frosty surfaces can be prepared by cleaningwith alcohol

APPLICATION:

• A 1/4" bead is a minimum (you need enoughsealant mass to stretch and compress with roof movement) - Embed a seam sealing tape in Through The Rooffor repairing large holes and cracks
• Tooling is the process of smoothing out the caulkbead to ensure good contact with the surface and a good appearance
• "Float" lightly over the bead as pressing hard willremove too much sealant
• A small putty knife with mineral spirits may beused to tool over the bead
• A 10% soap solution is recommended to aidtooling if using your finger

CLEAN UP:

• Tools may be cleaned with mineral spirits orpaint thinner
• Cleaning hands with a citrus-based orwaterless hand cleaner

THE 2 TYPES OF ROOF LEAKS:

ROOF PENETRATIONS:

• The most common leak isaround a pipe, vent, skylight, cable, chimney, parapet wall or anything that penetrates through your roof deck

ROOF MATERIAL:

• Cracks, splits and holes can formin aging roof materials
• If small areas of your roofing have becomebrittle, water can seep through tiny cracks, which may not look like a leak source
• NOTE: Too much deterioration can mean youneed to replace your roofing material (Through The Roof is not meant as a roof replacement)

COVERAGE:

• 1/4" bead seals 31 lineal feet

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Skin time: 30 minutes
• Cure time: 1 week
• V.O.C.: 330gms/l cartridge grade
• Paintable: with latex paint in 24 hours or oil-based paint within 1 week
• Surface Range: -25 degrees F to 180 degrees F
• Application Range: 25 degrees F to 110degrees F

CAUTION - FLAMMABLE. - Contains toluene and other petroleum distillates

• Sealant will burn
• Vapors may ignite explosively for a period of 24hours after application
• Keep away from heat, open flame and chimneyembers
• Do not smoke near application
• Turn off pilot lights and other ignition sources
• Do not use electrical devices such as switches,motors, etc
• Avoid using metal tools or objects as they couldcause sparks
• Use only in a well-ventilated area

Our Return Policy

To be eligible for a return, refund or exchange, merchandise must be unused, undamaged, in its original packaging, and accompanied by the original bill of sale. If you're not satisfied that the items meet your needs, Home Hardware stores will accept the return of most regularly stocked items within 90 days of purchase. All refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.

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