HOW PERMEABLE ARE VAPOUR-PERMEABLE AIR BARRIERS?
Did you know that a highly permeable air barrier can increase the risk of condensation in an outer wall assembly?
With this white paper, presented by our standards and scientific affairs specialists at RCI in March 2016, you will:
- Better understand permeance
- Critically examine the discussions around PERMs
- Choose the right vapour-permeable air barriers for your future projects
HOW TO CHOOSE A PERMEABLE AIR BARRIER?
Several criteria must be considered when selecting an air barrier. In addition to the above-mentioned criteria, other factors must also be taken into account, including:
- Insulation present in the cavity
- Insulation present outside of the envelope
- Water storage capacity of the sheathing
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SOPRASEAL STICK VP
An Innovative but Proven Vapour-Permeable Air Barrier
SOPRASEAL STICK VP is a self-adhesive vapour-permeable air-barrier membrane used in wall construction. It can also be used as an interwall and a transition membrane.
SOPRASEAL STICK VP stands out
- Adheres better than the competition’s products
- Requires no primer
- Withstands up to 180 days of UV exposure
- Ensures continuous waterproofing thanks to its self-sealing membrane
Choosing SOPREMA brings you PEACE OF MIND!
Founded in 1908: A century of expertise rooted in SBS-modified bitumen.
Solutions for the entire building envelope: This consistency ensures material compatibility and tie-in solutions.
A quality assurance training program (QATP) focused on building-envelope science reduces the risk of errors during installation.
With 10 sales offices from coast to Canadian coast: There is an office near you!
All you need in the same place: Waterproofing, insulation and accessories.
Guiding and supporting construction professionals throughout the life of their buildings.
Over 60 sales and technical reps across Canada: Guiding and supporting construction professionals throughout the life of their buildings.
Product complementarity ensures optimal systems: It’s a worry-free guarantee