Product Description
PUMA™ XL Top Coat is Conklin’s most recent innovation. Its great tensile strength and flexibility makes it so tough and durable that PUMA™ XL has an available 18-year non-prorated warranty and lasts longer than traditional acrylic roof coatings.
Formulated as a two-coat waterproofing system to be used with Benchmark™ Base Coat, it dries faster than most other two-coat systems. PUMA™ XL adds versatility to the cutting-edge PUMA technology as it can be applied on a broad range of approved substrates and roof decks:
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
- MR™ Metal Roofs
- Conklin’s Fabric Reinforced System
- Isocyanurate Insulation Board
- Plywood
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
PUMA™ XL forms a seamless membrane and is designed for use with:
- Benchmark™ Base Coat
- Conklin Encase Metal Primer
- Prime Time
- Prime Time Plus
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Coverage Rate
- Application rates:
- First apply the Benchmark™ Base Coat at the rate of 1.9 gallons per 100 square feet (sq. ft.)
- Then apply PUMA™ XL at the rate of 1.9 gallons per 100 sq. ft.
- This includes a loss allowance of 15% for application and 10% for surface texture
- Use extra product when roofing substrates are very rough
- The coating must cover all the roof as an unbroken, continuous film with a minimum dry thickness of 13.5 mils per coat
- If you are using granules, embed them by applying a second top coat at the rate of:
- 0 gallon per 100 sq. ft. for Roofing Granules
- 50 pounds (lbs) per 100 sq. ft. for Quartz Granules
Application
Guidelines for the application of PUMA™ XL Top Coat:
- Make sure the personnel using the products have thoroughly read and understood the safety data sheet
- Personnel spraying the coating must use a NIOSH-approved mist / dust mask
- Ensure the personnel are also wearing other, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) because the product:
- Contains chemicals that the State of California recognizes as ones that can cause cancer, reproductive disorders, and birth defects
- Is harmful if swallowed
- May cause irritation for skin, eyes, and respiratory system
- Mix the coating completely with itself before use
- Do not mix or dilute the coating using other liquids, solvents, or substances
- Before applying, ensure the surface is:
- Solid, clean, dry, and structurally sound
- Finished and smooth
- Free of impurities that block proper adhesion viz. contaminants, chips of roofing and other material, dirt, moisture, wax, and grease
- Do not apply on SPF foam surfaces that have the following textures:
- Popcorn
- Verge popcorn
- Tree bark
- For application on certain surfaces and decks, you will have to establish / install special drains, roofing vents, positive slope to drain, vapor retarders, flashings, and expansion joints
- Temperature and Moisture guidelines:
- Ambient temperature must be between 40°F and 100°F
- Relative humidity must be less than 80%
- Surface temperature should be at least 5°F above dew point but less than 120°F
- Avoid applying during inclement weather
- The surface / roof where you apply the coating should have:
- Less than 36 sq. ft. of water in any area with a depth of ¼-inch or more at a time of 48 hours after rains
- Less than 5% of the total surface area under bird bathse. small and irrelevant water ponds on roofs that evaporate rapidly
- Preparations to rapidly drain away the water
- Zero ponding water if the surface is polyurethane foam
- Dispose product in a manner as prescribed by local, state, and federal regulations
Storage Requirements
Storage guidelines for PUMA™ XL:
- Store the coating at a cool location that is:
- Above 40°F
- Protected from freezing
- Out of reach of children
- Close containers tightly when not using the coating