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Protecting RUBBERALL® Membrane In High Foot Traffic Areas (Decks)

IMPORTANT -- THE EPDM MEMBRANE IS NOT DESIGNED AS A FINAL WALKING SURFACE AND SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM EXCESSIVE FOOT TRAFFIC. THE FOLLOWING ARE OPTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED:

Covering With RUBBERALL® Walkway Pads

RUBBERALL® Walkway Pads (Peel & Stick) are 30" x 30" skid resistant, molded EPDM pads that can be adhered to the membrane in much the same manner as laying tile:

• Clean the membrane with RUBBERALL® Membrane Cleaner if it is heavily soiled.
• Lay the pad in place and mark the area where the membrane will contact the tape. Leave 1/4" gap between pads for drainage.
• Remove the walkway pad and apply RUBBERALL® Seam Tape Primer Plus to the area where the tape will contact the membrane using a RUBBERALL® Scrub Pad..
• Peal the backing paper from the tape and place the pad into position. Apply heavy hand pressure or use a linoleum roller to insure the tape is secure to the membrane.

You may also use rubber to rubber adhesive over the entire

RUBBERALL® Walkway Pad and membrane to fully adhere. Refer back to section on rubber to rubber adhesion for more information.

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Covering With Wood Deck

When installing a wood deck over an EPDM membrane, the deck sleepers should be laid over an extra piece of membrane called a separator sheet. The separator sheet should extend a minimum of two inches (2") past the sleeper on all sides and should be adhered with Seam Tape.

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DO NOT attach the sleepers through the membrane. The deck should be secured at a sidewall, post, or perimeter area.

Covering With Exterior Grade Carpet

When attaching and outdoor carpet, use any exterior grade adhesive and install according to carpet manufacturer's instructions.