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What it takes to be "Thaler or Equal"
When specifications read Thaler or Equal, it is the responsibility of specifiers and building owners to determine what it means to be “Or Equal”. The following data has been presented to quickly help assess the comparative merits of “competitive” products. Thaler Split Flashing Products flashing products have a number of Value Added features that should be considered when trying to equate the “Or Equal”.
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Added Features
100% Watertight; unlike soldered-type split flashings or pitch pans, Thaler Split Flashings provide an unparalleled seal and remain flexible enough to allow movement of penetrating items while coping witth the vibration often associated with cooling tower support and similar mechanical equipment.
New-Age flashing; Thaler split flashing are designed to do awaay with the ultimately expensive, unreliable and high maintenance "pitch pans"; they pose an open threat of leaks and require frequent maintenance checks and repair of bitumen embrittled
Ideal for strustural protrusions; many tecniques employed to flash complicated shapes such as H-beams, I-beams and C-channels can be labour intensive and lacking in consistent quality, performance and locks. Thaler split flashings are quality, performance and looks. Thaler Split Flashings are quality controlled at the factory, sized to accommodate precise web thicknesses, while sleeves employ a simple, applicator-friendly, snap together "lock-fast" installation procedure.
Utilizes proven concept; Thaler Split Flashings provide the best flashing detail at roof penetrations which follows the general rule of attaching the base flashing (sleeve) to the structural deck and counter flashing (cap) to the penetrating element.
20 year Warranty; guaranteed against leaks and defects in materials and/or manufacture when installed in accordance with Thaler "Installation Instruction".
Aesthetically pleasing; arguably the best looking split flashing available on the market today. Unique installation method means clean assembly without messy caulking seals, soldered joints or adhesives.
Re-Usable; providing split flashings are carefully twisted off, they can be used again for re-roofing projects.
EPDM Triple Pressure Grommet Seal; EPDM "memory" in the seal provides constant pressure to outside of protrusion to prevent leaks. See thaler EPDM Flashing Seals literature.
CSA Approved; All Thaler flashings conform to CSA B272-93 - Prefabricated Self-Sealing Roof Vent Flashings.
Treated deck flange; can be PVC coted for proper welding of PVC membrane or bituminous painted for BUR or ModBit membrane. in accordance with Thaler “Installation Instructions”.
Maintenance-Free; never needs caulking (any caulking at any time will invalidate 20 year warranty)
Written Installation Instructions; provided with every Thaler product.
 


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