Problem: Moisture and Mold Growth
Moisture damage and mold or bacterial growth has become
a widespread problem for many building owners. The topic has received attention from both industry groups and the media, yet
many hotels, hospitals, office buildings and homes still become damaged or unusable because of poor moisture management that
results in the growth of mold and mildew.
Four components generate the growth of mildew:
1. mold spores that permeate the air in warm, humid climates;
2. nutrients(food supply) found in construction materials;
3. temperature; 4. moisture. When impermeable wallcoverings
like vinyl are used, water vapor becomes trapped behind the wallcoverings. More important, the impermeability of the wallcovering
prevents the wall cavity from drying out. Since water vapor is driven into the insulating cavity by the high outdoor humidity,
it becomes trapped and the condensed water can't evaporate. The insulating cavity then stays wet for months. During this
time mold can easily grow and structural members can buckle or corrode.
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Solution: Product Description ISC Glass Textile Wallcovering Collection of woven glass textile fabrics is specifically designed to allow moisture
diffusion and is breathable to reduce the risk of mold and mildew. The range of patterns in the JM Collection offers the functionality
of paintable glass textiles and the versatility of color and design flexibility.
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Applications The JM Collection is suitable for interior wall and ceiling applications and can
be installed over most surfaces with minimal preparation. It is ideal for offices, hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities,
and other commercial as well as residential installations in high humidity geographic areas.
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Advantages The paintability of the wallcovering expands design options with patterns ranging
from subtle to dramatic while providing the strength, durability, health, and safety of woven glass textiles. Glass textile
wallcoverings are made from readily available natural materials with no toxic components, are flame retardant, and breathe
to vent moisture minimizing the potential for mold and mildew growth. Glass textiles are dimensionally stable and provide
a durable system that strengthens walls.
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Installation Instructions
Follow ISC installation instructions for high humidity
areas utilizing suggested wall surface primers and paint coatings. Follow standard ISC installation instructions for the fabric
making sure not to leave any space when butting seams. Otherwise, the space may be visible after painting. Match the pattern
as appropriate. Wipe any excess adhesive from the front side with a moist sponge. After 24 hours or when completely dry, roll
a high quality latex paint (preferably with anti-microbial additives) in the desired color over the fabric working the paint
into the weave.
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Recommended Paint Use two coars of high quality satin sheen or less paint, preferably with anti-microbial
additives.
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Recommended Adhesives Ultra Clear Roman Pro 880 Dynamite 785(formerly Gibson-Homans Shur Stik 785) Dynamite 234(formerly Evans 00234)
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Surface Burning Characteristics
Flame Spread (ASTM E 84 and UL 723) 25 or less
Smoke Developed (ASTM E 84 and UL 723) 50 or less
Burn Test(NFPA 265/UBC 8-2) Pass High
Temperature Delamination Test (UBC 8-2) Pass
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Perm Rating
(Desiccant Method)
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1/2" (13mm) Gypsum Wallboard |
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1/2" (13mm) Gypsum Wallboard with Glass Textile and
2 coats of Flat Paint
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1/2" (13mm) Gypsum Wallboard Plus Latex Primer |
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1/2" (13mm) Gypsum Wallboard with Glass Textile and
2 Coats of Satin Paint
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1/2" (13mm) Gypsum Wallboard with Glass Textile, Latex
Primer and 2 Coats of Satin Paint
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1/2" (13 mm) Gypsum Wallboard Plus Vinyl Wallcovering |
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