Breathable membranes by Dynamic Composite Technologies
Breathable membranes were introduced in the 1980's in Europe to address
exactly the same problems that are being discovered today in the temperate climate
zones of Australia. Condensation risk analysis is an essential part of the design process
and risk can be mitigated by the correct use and placement of insulation, vapour barriers
and breathable membranes to suit the construction type and location.
There are products on the market today in Australia such as perforated foils that claim
to be vapour permeable that anywhere else in the world would be considered vapour barriers.
The climate may vary from location to location but the building physics are universal.
Before specifying a vapour permeable building wrap be sure to check the vapour resistance
data and make sure you are confident that it really breathes.
Tried and Tested Solutions?
The Proctor range of Wrapshield and Roofshield breathable membranes afford effective protection,
during construction and for the life of the building, against wind-driven rain, snow and dust.
With a complete range of products for walls, roofs and various construction types, these
highly durable, strong and lightweight textile membranes are silent when exposed to wind,
mould resistant and will last the lifetime of the building even in corrosive coastal environments.
Unlike foil products, the high water vapour permeability of the Proctor Roofshield and
Wrapshield breathable membranes allows for the escape of vapour from within the building
whilst restricting the ingress of moisture thus helping to protect the building fabric and
insulation from condensation and related problems such as mould, timber rot, corrosion and
loss of thermal resistance. With a 20 year track record around the globe, select a Proctor
breathable membrane for your next project and let your building breathe.
For further information contact:
Dynamic Composite Technologies
phone: (02) 8788 9555
fax: (02) 9604 7468
web: www.dctech.com.au
|
