SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO
Transparent full-surface adhesive airtightness and weathering-protection membrane
Advantages
- Protects the structure against weathering during the construction phase
- 3 months of outdoor exposure in Central/Northern Europe, Canada and the northern United States (ASHRAE Climate Zones 4-8); 6 weeks in the rest of the world
- Preparation work is made easier: markings, connectors and penetrations on timber floors remain visible
- Safe working: anti-slip surface, even in wet conditions
- Water-resistant SOLID adhesive ensures quick adhesion to the subsurface and within overlap areas
Areas of application
Temporary protection for floors during construction
Thanks to its full-surface adhesion, this membrane provides temporary weathering-protection for intermediate floors on multi-storey CLT (cross-laminated timber) or wooden-frame buildings during the construction period.
Installation instructions
Transparent protection of floors during the construction period
Substrate
Clean subsurfaces before applying the membranes – remove any protruding elements. Adhesion is not possible on frozen surfaces. There must be no water-repellent substances (e.g. grease or silicone) on surfaces where adhesives are to be applied. Subsurfaces must be sufficiently dry and stable.
It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the subsurface; adhesion tests are recommended in certain cases.
General conditions
Temporary protection for floors during construction
SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO is to be installed with the printed side facing the installation technician; it can be installed on stable board substrates (e.g. CLT, OSB, chipboard and plywood sheets). Recesses in the substrate – such as slots, grooves etc. – can lead to increased seepage underneath SOLITEX ADHERO membranes and should be avoided, if possible. To achieve waterproof installation, membranes must be installed with no folds or creases. When installing the membranes, rub them firmly to secure the adhesive bond using a brush or the PRESSFIX XL tool, for example.
If SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO is to be stuck to floor elements during the pre-fabrication stage, TESCON VANA can be used to tape the element/membrane joints on the construction site. There should be a width of at least 5 cm (2”) of tape on each element. Alternatively, the SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO strip that is available in a width of 0.30 m (11 3/4”) can be used to cover these joints.
These strips should also be used if the elements are connected with butt boards. The width of the adhesive bond zone must be at least 10 cm (2”) on both elements. SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO strips are not suitable for other substrates. Other connections should be taped with TESCON VANA, ensuring that a width of at least 5 cm (2”) is covered on the SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO membrane. Continue the sealed transition to a height of approx. 10-15 cm (4" - 6") at adjacent vertical elements.
SOLITEX ADHERO VISTO can provide temporary weathering-protection for intermediate floors on multi-storey CLT (cross-laminated timber) or wooden-frame buildings during construction for a period of up to 3 months Northern and Central Europe, Canada and the northern United States (ASHRAE Climate Zones 4-8), and up to 6 weeks in Southern Europe, the rest of the United States (ASHRAE Climate Zones 1-3) and the rest of the world.
Water must be drained from the surface of the building component, e.g. using ADHERO Floor Drain. A short-term build-up depth (max. 24 hours) of 30 mm (1 1/4”) should not be exceeded.
