• For commercial and residential construction
• A flashing tape to seal around all joinery openings as a secondary defence against water
• Compatible with all house wraps 
• Compatible with most building sealants — check suitability with sealant manufactures. Alternatively, do a patch test before use

Storage and handling:

• Masons 40 Below Platinum Flashing Tape should be stored on end, under a cover, in a clean and dry area

Installation:

Masons 40 Below Platinum Flashing Tape and Masons Corner Guards must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions downloadable from this page or on the packaging. Please also note:

• Ensure the 40 Below Tape completely covers the joinery opening
• To ensure maximum adhesion of the tape, make sure the substrate surface is clean, dry, and free from any dust or other contaminants. Flaps are folded into the opening and secured
• The building wrap is installed as shown to the exterior face of the frame. A window and door openings are cut at a 45˚ angle away from each corner, then the flaps are folded into the opening and secured
• 40 Below Platinum Flashing Tape must not be stretched. When joining 2 sections of tape, overlap by 100mm or more
• 2 layers are required on the sill for nail and screw sealability
• Compatible with most building sealants, check suitability with sealant manufacturers. Alternatively, do a patch test before use

Rigid Air Barriers:

• 40 Below is tested and approved for sealing the joints on Rigid Barriers
• Tested and approved for use with BGC Durrabarrier and OS’BraceRAP

Masons 40 Below Platinum Flashing  Tape is CodeMark certified and complies with NZBC.

• For a risk score between 0-20 in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 - PASS
• B2 Durability, E2 External Moisture, and F2 Hazardous Materials. Reliable adhesion -10˚C to +40˚C
• NZS3604 Building Wind Zones up to and including ‘Extra High’ AS/NZS 4201.4:1994
• Tested to ASTM D3330 for adhesion and AAMA-711.5.21 for nail and screw sealability.

Masons Plastabrick Ltd has been in the industry for over 20 years