VERSIGARD® RTS
(REINFORCED TERMINATION STRIP)
GENERAL:
VersiGard RTS is available in 6" and 9" widths (150 and 230 mm).
The 6 inch wide RTS is utilized horizontally or vertically in conjunction with Seam
Fastening Plates/Batten Bar below the EPDM deck membrane for additional membrane
attachment. RTS is also utilized for perimeter membrane securement (42’ to 54’ (1 to 1.5
m) from the building edge) on the Mechanically Attached Roofing System when a 7’ or 10’ (2 or
3 m) wide reinforced EPDM membrane is utilized.
The 9 inch wide (230 mm) RTS is utilized in conjunction with gravel stops and metal
edgings to allow the continuation of the cured EPDM deck membrane as flashing in lieu of
Uncured Flashing.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Sizes
Packaging
Thickness
Weight Per Carton
6” X 100’ and 9” X 100’
6” – 300 LF/Ctn. And 9” – 200 LF/Ctn.
.045” thick reinforced Membrane
40 lbs
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
1. Seam Fastening Plates/Batten Bars and Versico Fasteners
must be used.
2. VersiGard Primer and Seam Adhesive must be used.
3. White RTS must be used on White projects.
INSTALLATION:
Parapet Wall
1. Unroll and position 6" RTS horizontally or vertically in the angle change.
2. Position Seam Fastening Plates/Batten Bars 1/8" to 1" from angle change 12"
o.c. maximum and secure with a Versico fastener.
3. Position deck membrane and clean the underside of the deck membrane and the
6" wide RTS using VersiGard Primer.
4. Follow standard seaming procedures excluding the use of In-Seam Sealant and
Lap Sealant.
5. Roll entire mating surface with a 2” wide roller.
VersiGard RTS TDB – Updated 1/2005
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Drip Edge Detail
1. Position 9" wide RTS to completely cover face of wood nailer and also allow for a
3" minimum rubber to rubber seam past the edge of the metal flange.
2. Seam end rolls together using standard seaming methods excluding In-Seam
Sealant and Lap Sealant.
3. Install drip edge and secure properly.
4. Position deck membrane to the break in the drip edge and fold back to expose the
entire RTS.
5. Prime the underside of the membrane, RTS, and drip edge.
6. Follow standard seaming procedures and also apply In-Seam Sealant along the
edge of the flange to achieve 75 feet per tube.
7. Apply Lap Sealant to the exposed edge of the VersiGard membrane and feather it
with the Lap Sealant Spreader Tool.
Versico and VersiGard are trademarks of Versico Incorporated.
© 2005 Versico Incorporated
VersiGard RTS TDB – Updated 1/2005
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