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Installation Instructions
Epilay'" PlasfeltTM synthetic roofing underlayment is manufactured as a replacement for #15  organic saturated felt products.
Designed as an air, water and vapor barrier, it must be installed above adequately ventilated spaces.
Please follow all local building codes applicable to yourjob site. A copy of the installation guide should be available at the job
site if required by code official.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS OBSERVE SAFE ROOFING PRACTICES. USE AND WEAR FALL
PROTECTION DEVICES - FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
The manufacturer's published installation instructions are to be strictly adhered to. The instructions can be obtained on our
website www.epilay.com.
SAME DAY COVERAGE
1 Ensure the deck surface is free of nails, protrusions and other debris that may damage product; it should have a smooth even surface with
no voids and deck should be moisture free.
2 APPLICATION: For slopes 2:12 and higher Epilay'" Plasfelt'" is to be laid out horizontally (parallel) to the eave with the printed side up.
Horizontal laps should be 4" and vertical laps should be 6"and anchored approximately 1" in from the edge. For low slope applications it
is recommended to overlap 50% plus 1". For definition of low slopes please contact local jurisdiction for clarifications. Epilay'" Plasfelt'" is
not recommended for slopes less than 2:12. The use of a roofing hammer, hatchet hammer, pneumatic air or gas driven fastener tools is
acceptable. The use of a straight edge cutting knife is recommended.
3 FASTENERS: For same day coverage with primary roofing Epilay'"" Plasfe It— can be anchored with corrosive resistant 3/8" head x 1" leg roofing
nails (ring shank preferred, smooth leg acceptable). The use of every other anchoring location printed on the product is also acceptable. DO
NOT USE STAPLES: the use of staples to for installation of Epilay— PlasfeItTM will void warranty.
4 For high wind geographical areas please use 1" plastic or metal cap smooth or ring shank roofing nails and anchored in all locations printed
on the facer.
5 Cover roof with primary roof cladding.
EXTENDED EXPOSURE UP TO 1YR
1 Ensure the deck surface is free of nails, protrusions and other debris that may damage product; it should have a smooth even surface with
no voids and deck should be moisture free.
2 APPLICATION: For slopes 2:12 and higher Epilay is to be laid out horizontally (parallel) to the eave with the printed side up. Horizontal laps
should be 4" and vertical laps should be 6"and anchored approximately 1" in from the edge. For low slope applications it is recommended to
overlap 50% plus 1". For definition of low slopes please contact local jurisdiction for clarifications. Epilay is not recommended for slopes less
than 2:12. The use of a roofing hammer, hatchet hammer, pneumatic air or gas driven fastener tools is acceptable. The use of a straight edge
cutting knife is recommended.
3 FASTENERS: If Epilay'" Plasfelt'" will be left exposed for up to 60 days or more the product must be anchored with 1" plastic or metal cap
smooth or ring shank roofing nails and anchored in all locations printed on the facer.
4 For extended exposure, In conditions such as driving rain or strong winds are expected it is recommended to take additional precautions
such as doubling the lap widths. In addition a compatible sealant should be used between the overlaps. For the sealing of the overlaps it
is recommended that you use high quality plastic roofing cement meeting ASTM D 4586 Type I code.
References:
a. Roofing practices per OSHA 29CFR d. Standard Specifications ASTM D 226 Type/,1/
b. Fall Protection per OSHA 7926.502 e. CANICSA A220
c. Applicable State & Local building codes