GRACE ULTRA™

Self-adhered roofing underlayment for the highest temperature applications

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Product Description

GRACE ULTRA™ roofing underlayment is composed of two waterproofing materials — an aggressive butyl rubber-based adhesive backed by a layer of high density, cross-laminated polyethylene.

The product is 0.76mm thick making it easy to handle and apply. The unique, advanced adhesive formulation offers premium adhesion to the roof deck, high quality laps, superior seal around roofing fasteners, and outstanding high temperature stability.

The adhesive is backed by a protective plastic release liner that protects its adhesive quality. The release liner is easily removed allowing the adhesive to be bonded tightly to the roof deck.

The membrane comes in a 18.4m2 roll, and measures 864mm wide.

 

Product Advantages

  • Easy to Handle and Apply — The membrane bonds firmly to the roof deck and forms high quality laps.
  • Self-Sealing — The membrane meets key building code standards for nail sealability of self-adhered roofing underlayments.
  • Heat Resistance — The membrane is specially formulated to resist temperatures up to 300°F without degradation of the butyl adhesive.
  • Better Chemical Resistance — Compatible with low slope roofing materials such as EPDM and TPO.
  • Slip-Resistant Surface — The slip-resistant surface maximises traction for safety without compromising the water integrity of the laps.
  • Plastic Release — Plastic is easy to remove and easy to dispose of.
  • Reroofable — Unlike some granular surfaced membranes, Grace UltraTM underlayment will not adhere to the underside of the exposed roof covering making reroofing and less costly.
  • Expertise — GCP Applied Technologies is the recognised leader in self-adhered roofing underlayments and is the manufacturer of GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD® roofing underlayment

Guidelines for Use

Grace Ultra membrane can be used as a sloped roof underlayment to help protect against leakage from water that builds up behind ice dams, or from wind-driven rain in applications where the membrane must withstand the highest in-service temperatures for extended periods of time.

High Temperature Applications

Grace Ultra membrane is the appropriate product for all applications where superior heat resistance is needed. In addition, Grace Ultra underlayment is the appropriate product for use under certain types of metal roofs (those employing copper, zinc, or COR-TEN® panels). These metal roofs tend to readily conduct heat to the underlayment making them more likely to expose the membrane to high temperatures. It is up to the contractor and specifier to decide what level of performance is required based on the guidelines provided.

Wind-Driven Rain

Sloped roofs are not waterproof. They protect structures by shedding rain water. Storm-driven winds can cause sloped roof coverings to lift. Rain can be easily driven under the roof covering directly to the unprotected deck where it causes leaks and damage to the interior of the structure. Grace Ultra membrane

applied beneath the sloped roof covering helps prevent wind-driven rain from entering the structure. For wind-driven rain protection, full coverage with Grace Ultra underlayment is recommended. Since Grace Ultra underlayment is a vapour barrier, the roof construction must allow for proper ventilation in full roof coverage applications.

Ice Dams

For ice dam protection, Grace Ultra membrane should be adhered at the edge of the roof deck by the eaves. The membrane should be applied to a point on the roof deck above the highest expected ice dam. Several variables influence the height of ice dams and the membrane coverage required. Local building codes should be consulted for specific requirements. Variables influencing the height of ice dams include climate (particularly the annual snowfall), slope, overhang, valleys, how well the structure is insulated and ventilated, and exposure (sun vs. shade). In addition to placement along the eaves, Grace Ultra membrane can be used to help prevent roof leaks in a handful of danger zones like in valleys, at the rake edges, and around chimneys and skylights.

Installation Procedure

Surface Preparation

Install Grace Ultra membrane directly on a clean, dry, continuous structural deck. Some suitable deck materials include plywood, wood composition, wood plank, metal, concrete, or gypsum sheathing. For all other substrates, contact your local GCP representative. Remove dust, dirt, loose nails, and old roofing materials. Protrusions from the deck area must be removed. Decks shall have no voids, damaged, or unsupported areas. Repair deck areas before installing the membrane.

Prime concrete, masonry surfaces and DENSGLASS GOLD® with PERM-A-BARRIER® WB Primer. Prime wood composition and gypsum sheathing with Perm-A-Barrier WB Primer if adhesion is found to be marginal (refer to Technical Letter 12, Use on Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Roof Sheathing). Apply Perm-A-Barrier WB Primer at a rate of 6 to 8m2 / L. Priming is not required for other suitable surfaces provided that they are clean and dry.

Extend the membrane on the roof deck above the highest expected level of water back-up from ice dams and above the highest expected level of snow and ice on the wall sheathing on vertical side walls (dormers) and vertical front walls for ice dam protection. Consider a double layer of membrane in critical areas, such as along the eaves or in valleys and in climates where severe ice dams are anticipated. Apply the membrane to the entire roof deck for wind-driven rain protection. Apply a new layer of Grace Ultra underlayment directly over the old underlayment in retrofit applications following the standard membrane application procedure.

Membrane Installation

Apply Grace Ultra membrane in fair weather when the air, roof deck, and membrane are at temperatures of 5°C or higher. Apply roof covering material at temperatures of 5°C or higher.

Cut the membrane into 3 to 5m lengths and reroll loosely. Tack/secure the end of the roll with a nail. Peel back 300 to 600mm of release liner, align the membrane, and continue to peel the release liner from the membrane. Press the membrane in place with heavy hand pressure. Side laps must be a minimum of 90mm and end laps a minimum of 150mm . For valley and ridge application,
peel the release liner, centre the sheet over the valley or ridge, drape, and press it in place. Work from the centre of the valley or ridge outward in each direction and start at the low point and work up the roof.

Alternatively, starting with a full roll of membrane, unroll a 1 to 2m piece of membrane leaving the release liner in place. Align the membrane and roll in the intended direction of membrane application. Carefully cut the release liner on top of the roll in the cross direction being careful not to cut the membrane. Peel back about 150mm of the release liner in the opposite direction of the intended membrane application exposing the black adhesive.Hold the release liner with one hand and pull the roll along the
deck with the release liner, leaving the applied membrane behind.Use the other hand to apply pressure on the top of the roll. Stop
frequently to press the membrane in place with heavy hand pressure. When finished with the roll go back to the beginning,eroll and pull the remaining release paper from the material,finishing the installation.

Consistent with good roofing practice, install the membrane such that all laps shed water. Always work from the low point to the high point of the roof. Apply the membrane in valleys before the membrane is applied to the eaves. Following placement along tha ves continue application of the membrane up the roof. The membrane may be installed either vertically or horizontally.

Use smooth shank, electroplated galvanised nails for fastening shingles. Hand nailing generally provides a better seal than power-activated nailing. If nailing of the membrane is necessary on steep slopes during hot or extreme cold weather, backnail and cover the nails by overlapping with the next sheet.

Performance Properties

Property Value Test Method
Colour Colour -
Thickness 0.76mm (30 mil) ASTM D3767 method A
Tensile Strength 1720 kN/m (250 psi) ASTM D412 (Die C modified)
Elongation 250% ASTM D412 (Die C modified)
Low Temperature Flexibility Unaffected @ -29oC (-20oF) ASTM D1970
Adhesion to Plywood 525 N/m width (3.0 lbs/in.) ASTM D903
Permeance (Max) 2.9 ng/msPa (0.05 Perms) ASTM E96
Material Weight Installed (Max) 1.1kg/m (0.22 lb/ft ) ASTM D461
Butyl Based Butyl based -

Product Data

Roll Length 21.3m
Roll Width 864mm
Roll Size 18.4m 2
Packaging Corrugated cartons
Roll Weight 19.0kg
Rolls Per Pallet 25

Roof deck for wind-driven rain protection. Apply a new layer of Grace Ultra underlayment directly over the old underlayment in retrofit applications following the standard membrane application procedure.

Precautions and Limitations

  • Consistent with good roofing practice, always wear fall protection when working on a roof deck.

  • Release liners are slippery. Remove from work area immediately after membrane application.

  • Do not leave permanently exposed to sunlight. Maximum recommended exposure is 60 days.

 

  • Place metal drip edge or wood starter shingles over the membrane.

  • Place metal drip edges or wood starter shingles over the membrane (refer to Technical Letter 15, Roof Eave Application).

  • Do not fold over the roof edge unless the edge is protected by a drip edge, gutter, or other flashing material.

  • Do not install on the chamfered edges of wood plank.

  • Do not install directly on old roof coverings.

  • Check with the manufacturer of the metal roofing system for any special requirements when used under metal roofing. Do not install directly under roof coverings especially sensitive to corrosion, such as zinc, without providing proper ventilation.

  • Provide proper roof insulation and ventilation to help reduce ice dams and to minimise condensation. Grace Ultra underlayment is a vapour barrier.

  • Repair holes, fishmouths, tears, and damage to membrane with a round patch of membrane extending past the damaged area 150mm in all directions. If fasteners are removed leaving holes in the membrane, they must be patched. The membrane may not self-seal open fastener penetrations.

  • Do not install fasteners through the membrane over unsupported areas of the structural deck, such as over the joints between adjacent structural panels.

  • Due to its slight rubber-like odour, do not apply where the membrane is exposed to interior living space.

  • Compatible with EPDMs (refer to Technical Letter 5, Chemical Compatibility). Also for use in tie-ins in EPDM with other underlayments.

  • Not compatible with polysulfides, flexible PVC or high concentrations of resin (pitch). For more information, refer to Technical Letter 5.

Standard Compliance

Grace Ultra meets the following standards:

  • ICC ESR-1677 approval according to AC-48 Acceptance Criteria for Self-Adhered underlayments used as Ice Barriers

  • Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. R13399 Class A fire classification under fiberglass shingles and Class C under organic felt shingles

  • Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Classified Sheathing Material Fire Resistance Classification Design Numbers P225, P227, P230, P237, P259, P508, P510, P512, P514, P701, P711, P717, P722, P723, P732, P734, P742, P824.

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Last Updated: 2022-10-06

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