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News Release from: Cavity Trays | Subject: Flashing Anchoring Strip
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 February 2006
Flashing anchoring strip from Cavity
Trays
Cavity Trays of Yeovil was the first company to supply preformed damp courses and trays with lead flashings already attached.
Cavity Trays of Yeovil was the first company to supply preformed damp courses and trays with lead flashings already attached The benefit of having the flashing cut, shaped and bonded on makes considerable sense in reducing time and money spent on site carrying out such operations
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Importantly, attached flashings also mean one benefits a factory-sealed union where flashing and damp course material unite.
In terms of weather tightness and permanence, this is considered one of the most vulnerable details in construction.
There are occasions however when a flashing can only be introduced later in the build programme, and to address this situation there is a special product available.
The Flashing Anchoring Strip or Type FAS as it is usually called, is a stainless steel strip that is built into the masonry at the same time as the damp course.
It provides a permanent slot within the mortar bed to receive the flashing.
The slot incorporates integral barbs that grip the flashing to anchor it in position whenever it is introduced in the build programme.
Thus the problem associated with flashings loosening is avoided.
The Type FAS can provide a perfect relationship and link between damp course and flashing, and is proving popular where lead-attached alternatives are not used.
A data sheet which can be downloaded from the company's website provides the full details and specification.
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