{"id":10645,"date":"2015-08-03T09:16:38","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T13:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=10645"},"modified":"2015-07-31T10:26:13","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T14:26:13","slug":"aama-updates-specification-for-liquid-applied-flashing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/aama-updates-specification-for-liquid-applied-flashing\/","title":{"rendered":"AAMA updates specification for liquid-applied flashing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) released an improved voluntary specification for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals for buildings with fenestration products such as windows, doors, and other through-wall penetrations. Photo courtesy AAMA<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated and released a document specifying the performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing for water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings.<\/p>\n

James Katsaros, chair of the AAMA Flashing Task Group, says the document provides rigorous material specification requirements for a new class of flashing products used in the building industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese liquid-applied flashings have many advantages over traditional flashing products, including ultimate conformability for complex geometries and the potential for vapor permeability,\u201d Katsaros said. \u201cBut, they still must demonstrate the durability and gap bridging properties of conventional flashing materials. The AAMA 714-15 specification ensures that these property requirements are met for the successful use of these products.\u201d<\/p>\n

Changes to AAMA 714-15, Voluntary Specification for Liquid-applied Flashing Used to Create and Water-resistive Seal Around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings<\/em>, include:<\/p>\n