b'FEATURE: Merkrete provides installation innovation to Silicon Valleyfor crack isolation and waterproof- have been a staple in the industry inginnearlyalloftheexteriorand contractors rely on its perfor-parts of installation combined withmance, said Flores.anaggressiveprojectschedule,Also used was Merkretes Fracture work began using Merkrete HydroGuardFD,alow-VOC,fast-dry-Guard SP-1. A liquid-applied, fast- ing, crack-isolation membrane for drying product, Hydro Guard SP-1same-day tile installations. Fracture combinescrackisolationuptoGuard FD provides a thin protec-1/8andawaterproofsystemtotion layer to inhibit substrate crack enable crews to prepare the sub- transfers up to 1/8 in interior and strateforsettingtileatafasterexterior applications.pace. Hydro Guard SP-1 contains excellentelongation,adhesionVersatile mortar and high strength properties pro- supports large tilesvidinga100%waterproofmem- Becauseofthesizeofthetiles branethatpreventsthetransferfor the pool decks and copingas of substrate cracks to the fi nishedwellasthevastnumberofexte-ceramic or stone tile surface.riorpatiodecksandwalkwaysMerkretesliquidmembranesCorona needed a versatile product Showers installed using Merkretes HydroPorcelain tile in common shower areas, Guard SP-1 Waterproofi ng Membrane andinstalled using 820 Merlite Mortar. 820 Merlite Mortar.42 TileLetter | April 2019'