1. What heat weldable membranes are available from Mule-Hide?

PVC, TPO (white, gray, tan), Self-Adhering TPO, & DryDec™ are the standard membranes. Specialty membranes such as Hypalon are available by special order.

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2. How long does it take Mule-Hide to turnaround a Labor & Material Warranty?

Labor & Material Warranties are offered on Mule-Hide TPO and Mule-Hide PVC; turnaround is usually 2-3 days upon receipt of the final inspection checklist and warranty fee.

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3. Does the contractor need to provide material invoices along with Warranty Applications?

Only Premium System Warranties must have material invoices provided.

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4. Does Mule-Hide require a total tear-off for a 10 year Labor & 
Material Roofing System Warranty?

No, this is not required, but areas of the roof where insulation is wet must be replaced.

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5. Does Mule-Hide offer any pre-job “walk the roof” or job starts?

Yes, Mule-Hide Field Sales Representatives offer these services.

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6. What are the Warranty Fees for Heat-Weld Roofing Systems?

Fees vary depending on the level of warranty desired. Current Fees are listed on Mule-Hide Warranty Application Forms.

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7. Do I need walk pads for a large commercial roofing project?

Walk pads are always recommended. ABC Supply can provide walk pads for each Mule-Hide system/membrane type.

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8. What if I need to prove Mule-Hide meets the written specification for a 
roofing system spec job?

Your ABC Sales Rep can facilitate by faxing 3 pieces of info to the Technical Services Administrator. Just provide ABC with the following info and a letter will be written & sent:

1. A copy of the specification
2. Name & address to whom the letter should be addressed
3. Your Phone & Fax number

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9. What if I need to prove Mule-Hide meets a UL or FM requirement?

Your ABC Sales Rep can facilitate by providing system information to Mule-Hide. Just provide ABC with the answer to the 8 questions below and they can get a quick answer (or request a letter) from the Technical Services Administrator:

1. What is the UL/FM requirement?
2. Deck type?
3. Slope?
4. Insulation type and thickness?
5. Membrane and system?
6. Building location and height?
7. Overall dimensions?
8. Parapet height?

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10. What if I need a submittal package?

Your ABC Sales Rep can facilitate by providing the same info as above - plus info about penetrations, drains, tie-ins, terminations, and additional repairs to the Mule-Hide Customer Service Department, or click on the link below to request a Submittal Package on-line.

Submittals
Substitution Requests

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11. Adhesives – Types & Uses:

• PVC Bonding Adhesive (amber) to fully adhere PVC membrane and flashing materials to acceptable insulation boards, metal, wood & other acceptable substrates on both horizontal & vertical surfaces.
• TPO Bonding Adhesive (amber) to fully adhere TPO membrane and flashing materials to acceptable insulation boards, metal, wood & other acceptable substrates on both horizontal & vertical surfaces.
• DryDec™ Water Base Latex Adhesive (beige) to fully adhere DryDec™ Walkable PVC to plywood surfaces only (must be a clean porous surface, not for use in temperatures under 50 degrees F). Single-side application by trowel on the plywood substrate only. Requires 4 to 6 hours to set. Not for use on vertical surfaces.
• DryDec™ Solvent Base Adhesive (clear) to adhere DryDec™ Walkable PVC to concrete or other non-porous - horizontal or vertical surfaces (not for use in temperatures lower than 34 degrees F). 2-sided application by trowel or medium nap roller to both surfaces – back of membrane sheet & substrate. Also works well on clean metal flashings.

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