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AMES'® MAXIMUM-STRETCH
SPECIFICATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Metal Roofing, Mobile Homes & RVs

Built-up Pitched Tar Roofs & Gravel Roofs

Rolled Roofing, Roof Decks & Plywood Restoration

Wall Specifications

Read all label instructions before beginning. Always run a test patch first in an inconspicuous area, to ensure that proper adhesion and drying occurs and the product works to your satisfaction.

Metal Application

Waterproof Metal Roofs, RV's and Mobile Homes with Maximum-Stretch

Metal Roofing, Mobile Homes & RVs

(1) Remove loose dirt, flaking rust, and debris from the roof surface: refasten any screws or nails that may have worked loose.

(2) Prime with 1-3 coats of Super Elasto-Barrier or Maximum-Stretch until roof surface is smooth and sealed. Apply seam tape over all seams and brush a liberal coat of Maximum-Stretch over J-strips and screws.

(3) Top coat with 1-2 coats of Maximum-Stretch, as needed to complete application.

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Tar Restoration System

How to Waterproof built up tar roofs.

Built-up Pitched Tar Roofs & Gravel Roofs Maintenance

(1) Remove loose dirt and gravel, moss and debris from the roof surface and power wash or use pressurized air.

(2) Prime with 2-3 coats of Maximum-Stretch or Ames' Elasto-Barrier until the roof surface has a continuous unbroken film of coating. IMPORTANT: Prime roof completely smooth and watertight before applying Ames' Polyester Contouring Roofing Fabric (optional).

(3) Top coat with 1-2 coats of Maximum-Stretch as needed to complete application. The minimum application is 5 gal/100 sq. ft.

NOTE: Do not apply fabric over a gravel roof.

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Rolled Roofing, Roof Decks & Plywood Restoration

How to waterproof rolled roofing and roof decks

Rolled Roofing

(1) Remove loose dirt, granules, moss, and debris from roof surface. IMPORTANT: Use caution while power washing. Replace any missing pieces of rolled roofing.

(2) Prime with 2-3 coats of Maximum-Stretch or Elasto-Barrier until roof surface is smooth and sealed.

(3) Top coat with 1-2 coats of Maximum-Stretch as needed to complete the application. For roof decks, top coat with Ames Safe-T-Deck.

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Architectural Specifications For Walls
This suggested specification is for waterproofing below-grade and above-grade interior and exterior walls.

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