TUFFMESH

REINFORCING FIBERGLASS MESH FOR EIFS INSTALLATIONS

TUFFMESH is a woven fiberglass mesh that is an important part of a cementitious stucco or EIFS assembly. TUFFMESH is embedded into the basecoat layer to provide reinforcement and resistance to cracking. When applied with other necessary wall components to meet code, the exterior finish will have a durable, alkali resistant structure that helps minimize cracking. It is highly flexible, easy to use, and alkali resistant with twisted multi-end strands treated for compatibility with cementitious base coats.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Excellent compatibility with EIFS Base Coats
• Polymer coated, Leno weave with high impact resistance
• Maintains tensile strength and flexibility for long-term durability
• Alkali resistance mesh does not corrode over its lifetime
• Simple tools like scissors needed to work with mesh
• Flame retardant mesh can be used with rated Fire resistant system

APPLICATION

TUFFMESH must be embedded into INSUSET basecoat and be smoothed with a trowel until mesh is fully embedded and the basecoat thickness is approximately 1.5 mm in first coat. The color of the reinforcing mesh should not be visible at the surface of INSUSET basecoat material. A slight pattern of the mesh is acceptable, due to shrinkage of the cementitious basecoat upon drying. Install mesh taking care to avoid wrinkles. The mesh must be continuous at all edges with minimum overlapping of 50 mm at the mesh seams. When overlapping reinforcing mesh, special care must be taken to ensure the basecoat mesh is flat, level and free from bumps. The mesh overlaps should be reviewed to ensure they are acceptably flat before proceeding.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

PACKAGING

Available in 1m. X 50m. roll packed in LDPE liner

SHELF LIFE

2 years when unopened and stored as directed

STORAGE

The materials must be stored on smooth surface and indoor spaces. Protect from direct sunlight, extreme hot and moist. Material must be kept away from heat and flammable material.