Alpha Dry Base Coat

Alpha Dry Base Coat is a dry-mix polymer adhesive and base coat containing Portland cement, and requiring only water for mixing.

ADVANTAGES
Dry, bagged product. Just add water to mix.
Does not require heated shipping or storage.
Mix only what you need, good for use on small repairs, reducing dumpster and landfill costs of pail disposal.
Lower cement to polymer ratio, reducing the chance for efflorescence.
Smooth, creamy consistency that is easy to trowel, speeds mesh embedment, reduces applicator arm fatigue and increases job site productivity.
Water based formula that is safe, non-toxic, and allows for easy clean up with soap and water.

Uses

To adhere expanded polystyrene insulation board to the following acceptable substrates: Senershield-R/-RS/-VB; expanded polystyrene insulation board (EPS); PermaBase® Cement Board and other cement boards conforming with ASTM C1325 (Type A - exterior); poured concrete/unit masonry; ASTM C1177 type sheathings, including DensGlass™ or DensElement exterior sheathing (sheathing only), eXP™ sheathing, GlasRoc® sheathing, Securock™ glass-mat sheathing, Weather Defense™ Platinum sheathing, GreenGlass® sheathing; gypsum sheathing (ASTM C79/C1396); Exposure 1* or exterior plywood* (Grade C/D or better), Exposure 1 OSB*.
*Note: Not for use directly over wood-based sheathing, Senershield-R/-RS/-VB required over wood sheathing.
For reinforcing mesh embedment as part of Senergy wall systems and as a skim coat over masonry and concrete above grade substrates.