Sikagard® AWB 665
(formerly MSeal AWB 665)
VAPOR PERMEABLE AIR/WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIER
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Sikagard® AWB 665 is a one-component, fluid-applied vapor permeable air/water-resistive barrier. This waterproof, resilient coating may be spray-, roller-, or brush-applied directly to approved above grade wall substrates. It provides excellent secondary moisture protection behind most wall claddings including brick, siding and metal panels.
- ICC ESR-3209 Evaluation Report
- <1% of allowable air leakage per ASTM E2357 Air Leakage of Building Assemblies Test
- Meets ASTM D1970 nail sealability requirements with and without Sheathing Fabric
- Water-based, one-component, low-VOC formulation
- Nonflammable as applied. Class A Fire Rated (ASTM E84)
- Mineral oil and plasticizer free
- 180 Day UV Exposure
- 99% Drainage Efficiency per ASTM E 2273
- Meets NFPA 285 requirements when part of a tested assembly
Usage
For use over the following exterior wall substrates:Poured concrete/unit masonry, poured concrete/unit masonry treated with Sika Thorocoat®-749 Block Filler, ASTM C1177 type sheathings, including DensGlass™ eXP™ sheathing, GlasRoc® sheathing, Securock™ glass-mat sheathing, Weather Defense™ Platinum sheathing, GreenGlass® sheathing, PermaBase™ cement-board by National Gypsum and other cement-boards (ASTM C1325 Type A Exterior), untreated Exposure I or exterior plywood sheathing (grade C-D or better), untreated Exposure I OSB, gypsum sheathing (ASTM C79/ASTM C1396), Fire resistive sheathing such as MagTec®, LP® FlameBlock®. Do not use Sikagard® AWB 665 for below-grade applications or on surfaces subject to water immersion.
Advantages
- ICC ESR-3209 Evaluation Report
- <1% of allowable air leakage per ASTM E2357 Air Leakage of Building Assemblies Test
- Meets ASTM D1970 nail sealability requirements with and without Sheathing Fabric
- Water-based, one-component, low-VOC formulation
- Nonflammable as applied. Class A Fire Rated (ASTM E84)
- Mineral oil and plasticizer free
- 180 Day UV Exposure
- 99% Drainage Efficiency per ASTM E 2273
- Meets NFPA 285 requirements when part of a tested assembly
Packaging
Sikagard® AWB 665
- 5-gallon pail (18.9 L) pail
Color
Light Gray
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- ICC-IBC, ICC-IRC, ICC-IECC, and ABAA-compliant material
- ICC-ES AC 212: Acceptance Criteria for Water-Resistive Coatings used as Water-Resistive Barriers over Exterior Sheathing
- ICC-ES AC 148: Acceptance Criteria for Flexible Flashing Materials
Chemical Base
Sikagard® AWB 665 is based on Silica Fortified Rubber™ chemistry.
Shelf Life
Sikagard® AWB 665 has 2 years shelf life when properly stored
Storage Conditions
Store in unopened containers in a clean, dry place to protect liquid system components from freezing. Store at no less than 4 °C (40 °F) and below 49 °C (120 °F). Protect from extreme heat and direct sunlight. Do not stack pallets.
Solid content by mass
73%
Abrasion Resistance
Pull-Off Strength of Coatings
Pass - Min. 110 kPa (15.9 psi) or substrate failure (Tested over exterior gypsum sheathing, ASTM C1177 glass-mat sheathing, cement board, OSB, plywood; PVC and galvanized flashing) | (ASTM D 4541) |
Tensile Strength
Tensile Strength after UV Exposure
All samples meet the minimum requirement of 3.5N/mm (20 lbs/in) | (ASTM D 5034, AAMA 711) |
Tensile Bond
>103 kPa (15 psi) Tested over exterior gypsum sheathing, ASTM C1177 glassmat ASTM C1177 glass sheathing, cement board, OSB, plywood, CMU; pvc and galvanized flashing | (ASTM C 297) |
(before & after freeze-thaw): >103 kPa (15 psi) avg; no failure of the lamina after 10 cycles freeze-thaw (Tested over various substrates) | (ASTM C 297) |
External Fire Performance
Radiant Heat Multi-Story Tests
Passed using numerous wall assemblies. Engineering analyses are available upon request. | (NFPA 268, NFPA 285) |
Resistance to fire
Will not add or detract from the rating of a fire resistive wall assembly | (ASTM E 119/UL 263) |
Thermal Resistance
Compound Stability(Elevated Temperature)
No flowing, dripping, or drop formation up to 177 °C (350 °F) | (ASTM D 5147 Section 15) |
UV Exposure
No cracking or bond failure to substrate | (ICC-ES AC 212) |
No cracking or bond failure to substrate | (ICC-ES AC 148) |
Artificial Ageing
No cracking or bond failure to substrate | (ICC-ES AC 212) |
No cracking or bond failure to substrate | (ICC-ES AC 148) |
Behavior after Artificial Weathering
Structural: No cracking at joints or interface of flashing | (ASTM E 1233 Procedure A) |
Racking: No cracking at joints or interface of flashing | (ASTM E 72) |
Restrained Environmental Conditioning: No cracking at joints or interface of flashing | (ICC-ES AC 212) |
Permeability to Water Vapor
18 Perms (grains/Hr. in Hg. ft2) at 12 mils wet film thickness |
14 Perms (grains/Hr. in Hg. ft2) at 20 mils wet film thickness |
Water Penetration under Pressure
No water penetration after 90 min at 299 Pa (6.24 psf) Tested over OSB and gypsum sheathing | (ASTM E 331) |
Hydrostatic Pressure Test: No water penetration at 55 cm (21.7”) water column for 5 hours | (AATCC 127-1985) |
Nail Sealability(without Sheathing Fabric)
Pass - No water penetration at galvanized roofing nail penetration under 127 mm | (ASTM D 1970) |
Nail Sealability after Thermal Cycling
Pass | (ASTM D 1970 (Modified),AAMA 711) |
Adhesion in peel
Tested over ASTM C1177 glass-mat sheathing, OSB, plywood, PVC and uncoated aluminum |
After UV exposure: Pass |
After Accelerated Aging: Pass |
After Elevated Temperature Exposure: Pass |
After Water Immersion: Pass |
Resistance to Peeling: No signs of distress or failure after 24 hours of exposure at room temperature, 50 °C (122 °F), 65 °C (149 °F), 80 °C (176 °F) | (AAMA 711) |
Freeze-Thaw Stability
No sign of deleterious effects after 10 cycles (Tested over exterior gypsum sheathing, ASTM C1177 glass-mat sheathing, cement board, OSB, plywood) | (ASTM E 2485 (Method B)) |
Water resistance
No sign of deleterious effects after 14-day exposure (Tested over exterior gypsum sheathing, ASTM C1177 glass-mat sheathing, cement board, OSB, plywood) | (ASTM D 2247) |
Hydrostatic Pressure: No water penetration at 55cm (21.7”) water column for 5 hours | (AATCC 127-1985) |
Water retention
Drainage Efficiency
99% | (ASTM E 2273) |
Low Temperature Bend
No cracking after bending around a 25 mm (1”) mandrel after 2-hour exposure to -18 °C (0 °F) | (ASTM D 1970, AAMA 711) |
Air permeance
0049 l/s.m2 at 75 Pa (0.00098 cfm/ft2 at 1.57 psf) | (ASTM E 2178) |
Application
Drying Time
Allow to dry completely, typically 2 to 10 hours, before proceeding with cladding installation. Protect from rain and from temperatures less than 4 °C (40 °F) for 24 hours.
Coverage
Substrate
ASTM C1177 Type Sheathing: 525 ft2 (48 m2) per pail
Cement Board: 575 ft2 (53 m2) per pail
Plywood*: 295 ft2 (27 m2) per pail
Oriented Strand Board (OSB): 295 ft2 (27 m2) per pail
Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)*:
- Standard Weight 265 ft2 (24 m2) per pail
- Medium Weight 180 ft2 (17 m2) per pail
- Light Weight 125 ft2 (12 m2) per pail
Poured Concrete*:575 ft2 (46m2) per pail
* Roll or spray/backroll for optimum coverage rate. Other application methods may provide less coverage. Actual results may vary depending on surface porosity, roughness, moisture uptake, or other factors.
Concrete/Masonry with Sika Thorocoat®-749 Block Filler: 500 ft2 (46 m2) per pail
EQUIPMENT
Airless spray equipment capable of spraying a minimum of 1 gallon per minute with a minimum size reversible tip of 0.019 is required. Airless equipment capable of greater deliveries can use larger tips. Tip sizes of 0.021 to 0.025 are recommended. Tip sizes greater than 0.025 provide too much material and affect the overall consumption of the material affecting the coverage rates. If pump filters are used, the minimum size of filter recommended is a 60 mesh filter. When spraying over Plywood and OSB, back rolling is recommended to completely encapsulate and create a pinhole-free application. For roller application, use a 13 mm (½") nap roller.
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Substrates shall be dry, clean, sound, and free of dust, release agents, paint, or other residue or coatings. Verify substrate is, free of fins or planar irregularities greater than 6.4 mm in 3 m (¼" in 10').
Unsatisfactory conditions shall be reported to the general contractor and corrected before application of Sikagard® AWB 665.
Walls should be capped to prevent moisture and precipitation from entering the wall during construction. Limit UV and weather exposure of Sikagard® AWB 665 to a maximum of 180 days.
MIXING
- Use directly from original packaging or prepare in a container that is clean and free of foreign substances. Do not use a container that has contained or been cleaned with a petroleum-based product.
- Mix Sikagard® AWB 665 with a clean, rust-free paddle and drill until thoroughly blended. Dilution of Sikagard® AWB 665 is not recommended.
- Additives are not permitted.
- Close the container when not in use.
- Clean tools and equipment with water immediately after use. Dried material can only be removed mechanically.
APPLICATION
USING Sikagard® AWB 900
Flashing Rough Openings:
- Apply a bead of Sikagard® AWB 900 in each corner of the rough opening and tool Sikagard® AWB 900 into corners, ensuring that corners are fully sealed. Where wood bucks are used, tool Sikagard® AWB 900 into gaps between bucks and between the building structure.
- Apply additional Sikagard® AWB 900 in a zigzag pattern onto the head, sill, jambs, and exterior substrate. Spread Sikagard® AWB 900 evenly across the rough opening to form a uniform, continuous, void- and pinhole-free membrane with a 12-20 mil thickness. Spread Sikagard® AWB 900 before it skins, typically within 2-3 minutes of application.
- Extend Sikagard® AWB 900 membrane minimum of 4 inches onto the exterior wall, maintaining 12-30 mil thickness.
- Allow Sikagard® AWB 900 to skin before applying Sikagard® AWB 665 to the sheathing. Lap air/water-resistive barrier a minimum of 2 inches onto Sikagard® AWB 900, creating a continuous, monolithic air/water-resistive barrier.
- Allow Sikagard® AWB 900 to cure before installing windows.
Sheathing Joints:
Sikagard® AWB 900 can be used to fill sheathing joints up to ½" wide.
- Apply a thick bead of Sikagard® AWB 900 to sheathing joints.
- Spread Sikagard® AWB 900 evenly 1-inch beyond the joint on either side. Apply 20 mils of Sikagard® AWB 900 across the sheathing joint.
- Spot fastener heads with Sikagard® AWB 900 or Sikagard® AWB 665.
- Allow Sikagard® AWB 900 to skin before applying a subsequent coat of air/water-resistive barrier.
- See the Sikagard® AWB 900 product bulletin for coverages and additional product highlights.