Mule-Hide Wood Fiber Cant Strip and Edge Strip Bundles, Brown

This is the Mule-Hide wood fiber cant strip and edge strip line, brown rigid fiberboard sold in bundles with stated lineal footage per bundle. Cant strips form a 45-degree transition at wall-to-roof corners, while edge strips raise the membrane at edges and curbs. Five sizes are offered, from 1 in. x 3 in. cant strips to 1-1/2 in. x 12 in. edge strips.

Key Features:

• 45-degree transitions: Cant strips create the angled fillet where a roof meets a wall or curb.
• Wood fiber board: Rigid wood fiber construction accepts adhered and mechanically attached membrane details.
• Five profiles: Sizes include 1 x 3 in., 1-1/2 x 4 in. and 1-1/2 x 5 in. cant strips plus 1 x 12 in. and 1-1/2 x 12 in. edge strips.
• Bundle quantities: Bundles range from 48 to 192 lineal feet depending on profile.
• Brown fiber finish: Supplied in a brown fiberboard finish ready for membrane installation.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

Each bundle covers its stated lineal footage: 192 LF for the 1 x 3 in. cant strip, 120 LF for 1-1/2 x 4 in., 72 LF for 1-1/2 x 5 in., 112 LF for the 1 x 12 in. edge strip and 48 LF for 1-1/2 x 12 in. Measure the total linear footage of walls, curbs and edges, then divide by the bundle footage.

Fit and Compatibility:

Use with approved low-slope membrane systems at parapets, walls, curbs and roof edges. Fastening to the deck or wall is per the roofing system specification; no fasteners are included.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is the difference between a cant strip and an edge strip?
A: A cant strip is an angled fillet that transitions the membrane 45 degrees at a wall or curb; an edge strip is a flat strip used at perimeters and edges.

Q: What does one bundle contain?
A: One bundle of the selected profile, with lineal footage from 48 to 192 LF depending on size.

Q: How many bundles do I need?
A: Measure the total linear feet of transitions and edges, divide by the bundle footage for that profile, and round up.

Q: How are they installed?
A: They are positioned at the transition and secured per the roofing system specification, typically with fasteners or adhesive before the membrane is applied.

Q: Why use a cant strip at all?
A: A 45-degree cant prevents the membrane from bending at a sharp 90-degree corner, reducing stress at one of the roof's most common failure points.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Match the cant strip size to the membrane manufacturer's detail drawing; many low-slope systems specify a 1-1/2 x 4 or 1-1/2 x 5 cant at walls and curbs. Keep cants tight to the substrate and dry before membrane application. Use edge strips where the system calls for a raised edge or termination, and confirm edge-metal detailing over them.

Handle fiberboard with gloves and a dust mask when cutting, and maintain fall protection when working at roof edges or parapets.

Order Mule-Hide wood fiber cant strips and edge strips in the profile and bundle size your detail requires.