typical ph for this composition is between 8 0 and 9 9 desirable characteristics of the latex include adhesion to various common substrates normally encounterd in construction including gypsum wood metal aluminium etc the sizing is a non cementitious material providing working time similar to paint the product will not set up in the bucket since the present invention is applied as a liquid it can be applied above or below the water resistant barrier for the wall face therefore it can be applied either before or after the wall face application because the present invention forms a cohesive joint between overlapping sheets sequencing of tape application is not required the present invention is not generally sensitive to minor surface discontinuities or moisture and can be used at temperatures as low as 40 u00b0 f the present invention can be exposed to the elements for up to six months the present invention can be applied without the use of nails or staples or other fasteners typical eifs adhesives bond extremely well to the present invention when applied to recommended substrates the present invention is substantially waterproof flexible and can be exposed to weather for up to 6 months prior to covering with an approved exterior system recommended substrates include but not limited to paper faced gypsum sheathing fiber glass faced gypsum sheathing cement boards plywood metal free of grease or wood studs concrete the kit forming the invention can include a pail of sizing and at least one mesh roll optionally the kit may also contain a tape a sizing an applicator and or trimming tool such as scissors shears or a knife the sizing applicator will generally comprise a brush or roller mechanism the tape applicator can comprise any device suitable for.