CavClear® products are a "Full-Height" Airspace Maintenance and Drainage System
CavClear® products are a completely different approach to moisture management and airspace maintenance in your masonry designs. CavClear® products are NOT installed just at the flashing levels; they are specified and installed throughout the full-height of the masonry. CavClear® products are the only complete, patented solution to protect weeps AND prevent mortar bridges.The Challenge...Constructing a Continuous Drainage Area
During
the construction of a masonry cavity wall, excess mortar can accumulate within
the cavity airspace. The problems associated with obstructed airspaces can
be costly. Moisture will not drain properly when weeps are blocked.
This leads to cracking, efflorescence and spalling of the exterior wythe. Inadequate movement isolation due to an obstructed airspace can cause loads to be transferred from the structural wythe to the exterior wythe. This compromises the flexural strength of the veneer and the bond strength of the mortar, ultimately leading to premature deterioration of the wall system.
The Solution...Install CavClear® Full-Height!
CavClear®
products are designed to ensure the quality of masonry walls by preventing
excess mortar from obstructing the airspace. Moisture migrates freely to
unobstructed weep holes. Mortar is prevented from creating solid barriers in
the airspace, resulting in proper movement isolation. Adjustable masonry ties
are protected from mortar droppings, assuring independent movement and
promoting long-term performance of the building system.
CavClear® products offer complete
protection for all masonry drainage walls (brick, block and stone veneers) and
all structural wall systems (concrete block, structural clay tile or brick,
and steel or wood/stud sheathing systems). CavClear® products
allow air and water to
flow, promoting reliable drainage and ventilation of the airspace. Specify
CavClear® continuously throughout the airspace to assure complete protection
and performance of the weep system and airspace.
CavClear® ... Invented by an Architect
CavClear® Masonry Mat and CavClear® Insulation System were invented and patented by an architect in response to his ongoing concerns while working on masonry designs. He found that many masons simply were not up-to-date with regard to the purpose of the airspace. Therefore, keeping excess mortar and other construction debris out of the drainage area was not necessarily a priority at the job site. Other concerns were raised when new crews would arrive and his lessons would need to begin again. If there was just a fail-safe way for maintaining the airspace that did not rely on workmanship, then not only would mortar waste be minimized, but the drainage wall would function properly and the masonry design would not suffer costly moisture problems. Once the product was designed and patented, the many additional benefits began to surface.CavClear® Benefits
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Member of the
Green Building Council -
Products offer LEED Credits
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Certified Energy Star Partner
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Made from 100% recycled plastic
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Easy to install
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Prevent moisture-related failures
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Ensure water management
- Reduce life cycle costs
CavClear® Features
The CavClear® Masonry Mat is a non-woven mesh made of 100% recycled plastic (min 20% post-consumer) in ½-in., 3/4-in., 1-in., and 1-1/4-in. and 1-3/4-in. thicknesses. Available in 16-in. by 96-in. and 8-in. by 96-in. sheets to install easily between masonry ties. The CavClear® Insulation Systems feature the CavClear® Masonry Mat bonded to a variety of rigid insulation types for quick installation.
CavClear®/Archovations,
Inc.