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Cure time matters. Protect sealed joints until the approved material has set enough for handling, testing, insulation, or cover.

Stop if

• How long does this sealant need before insulation, pressure test, or cover?

Watch out

• Do not wrap, test, or drag duct across fresh sealant before it is ready.

Check

• Check the product label or foreman direction for cure/set time.
• Keep wet sealant from being bumped, insulated, or pressure-tested too soon.
• Watch cold/damp conditions that slow cure.
• Mark fresh seal if other trades may touch it.
• Ask before covering fresh sealant.

Steps

• Check the product label or foreman direction for cure/set time.
• Keep wet sealant from being bumped, insulated, or pressure-tested too soon.
• Watch cold/damp conditions that slow cure.
• Mark fresh seal if other trades may touch it.
• Ask before covering fresh sealant.

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