It is used in this area around window frames, especially on new houses with stucco,
where water penetration in our wet climate is an issue (search on "leaky condos in
BC" for more gruesome details). The stuff I've seen is a thick black rubber mat (1/16
to 1/8" thick) , with a peel off plastic on one side revealing adhesive, and a light blue
plastic coating on the exposed side. My neighbour also used it where the concrete
porch is poured up against the rim joists. I don't recall the name, but maybe this
description will help locate it. About one in 5 houses on my street used it during
construction in the past 2 years. I think it may be the same stuff used as roofing "ice
guard" in climates prone to such problems.

On 22 Jan 2005 at 7:55, jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote:

On 1/22/05 7:24 AM, "TJ Hemrick" <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> When I ran
> out, I just went down to the local roofing supply place and got some
> generic stuff for about half the price. It's pretty much the same as
> BQ."  What is "generic stuff"?

There is a rubberized type material that is used on higher priced roofing
jobs.  It is used instead of the tar paper as the underlayment.  Is very
contour conforming and when nailed the nails self seal on the stuff.  Can be
heated to really conform to some shapes.  Havent used it myself but have seen it
installed on several jobs.  The guys on the TV home improvement shows swear by
the stuff for use around difficult spots where flashing is and better sealing is
needed. ���������������������������������������� jimt
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