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"M-Weld® Accessories Will Speed Up Virtually Every Repair Job!"

 

"Improve The Quality Of Your Penetration Flashings While Reducing Your Installed Cost!"


The Problem:
  • Conventional field-built flashings are among the
    most notorious leak sites
    on the roof

The Solution:
  • M-Weld® Pre-Flashed Accessories offer consistent, factory-built quality every time


M-Weld® Pre-Flashed Accessories:

  • Reduce Embarrassing Call-backs…
    Consistent quality and ease of installation reduce the possibility of leaks and callbacks

  • Save Cost Versus Field Construction…
    Reduces installed costs by up to 6%!

  • Simpler Solution…
    No need to carry multiple repair membranes because M-Weld® Accessories work with torch, hot bitumen, or cold adhesive applied systems

  • Look Better…
    Uniform construction results in a neater finished appearance

  • Custom Styles Available…
    Wide variety of standard styles and sizes, plus custom-fabricated styles to meet specific job requirements
 

Standard M-Vent

Standard M-Vent Single size fits many different sized pipes:
  • Vent stacks
  • Faulty flashing around penetrations

Sizes
  • Standard 5” and 9” diameters
  • Custom 12” and 14” diameters available

Styles
  • APP or SBS, smooth or granule surfaced flashing membrane


Adjustable M-Vent

adjustable m-vent Easily flashes pipes up to 14":
  • Damaged flashing around tall or awkward pipes or protrusions

Sizes
  • Standard 6”, 8”, and 14” diameters

Styles
  • APP or SBS, smooth or granule surfaced flashing membrane


One Way Vent

one way vent Allow continuous release of vapor with in system:

Sizes
  • 4" (100mm) diameters

Styles
  • Unflashed or offered as flashed with APP or SBS Smooth or Granule Surfaced Flashing Membrane


Drain Insert

drain insert Complete with hardware, strainer, and gravel guard; Drain insert retrofits:
  • Damaged interior drains and flashing

Sizes
  • Retrofit sizes include 1-1/2”, 2-1/2”, 3-1/2”, 4-1/2”, and 5-1/2” diameters.
  • Larger sizes up to 7-1/2" available (special order)

Styles
  • APP or SBS smooth surfaced flashing membrane


M-Curb System

mcurb Ideal for flashing and pitch pans around:
  • Guide wires, Antennas, Sign supports, & other difficult-to-flash areas, requires no strip flashing and easily bonds to most roofing materials.

Sizes
  • 5” and 71/2” Round Curb sections
  • 6” and 12” Straight Curb sections
  • Curb corners also available

Styles
  • Available in convenient kits (including M-Thane 2-part pourable sealer)

 

"One of the major sources of leaks in...low-slope roofs is faulty flashing at... vent pipes and ducts."
- Laaly, H.O., “The Science and Technology of Traditional and Modern Roofing Systems”45-1 (1992)

"We’ve reduced our labor costs dramatically by using M-Weld® Pre-flashed Products, compared to traditional flashing methods."
- Bill Pegnato, President - Pegnato & Pegnato Building Systems Services, Inc.,
Marina del Rey, CA

 

How Much Would You Save With M-Weld® Vents? Compare These Typical Installations:

M-Weld® Pre-Flashed M-Vent Flashed-On-Site Lead Vent
1. Material Costs
1. Material Costs
5” Standard M-Vent
$62.00
Cost of Flashing Membrane
N/A
Cost of Primer & Brushes
N/A
Cost of Asphalt/Propane/Adhesive
4.00
Total Material Costs
$66.00
5” Lead Vent
$40.70
Cost of Flashing Membrane
8.80
Cost of Primer & Brushes
3.00
Cost of
Asphalt/Propane/Adhesive
5.50
Total Material Costs
$58.00
2. Labor Costs
2. Labor Costs
Remove Damaged Flashings & Vent Stack
10 Min.
Install M-Vent
2 Min.
Total Installation Time
12 Min.
Total Labor Cost
(12 mins. @ $25 per hour)
$10.00
Remove Damaged Flashings & Vent Stack
10 Min.
Prime Metal / Allow to Dry
5 Min.
Apply Plastic Cement & Press Vent Into Place
2 Min.
Measure and Cut Flashing Material
3 Min.
Install Flashing Material
6 Min.
Install M-Vent
0 Min.
Clean Up Brushes and Trowel
4 Min.
Total Installation Time
30 Min.
Total Labor Cost
(30 mins. @ $25 per hour)

$25.00

TOTAL INSTALLED COST
$76.00
TOTAL INSTALLED COST
$83.00

Note: Labor rates and product costs may vary in different areas

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