This highly effective Housewrap breather membrane from DuPont Tyvek is built to last. Extremely water resistant, it offers superb protection from external weather conditions, keeping the inside dry with its unique breathable qualities. This vapour-permeable membrane sheet is su... Read More
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This highly effective Housewrap breather membrane from DuPont Tyvek is built to last. Extremely water resistant, it offers superb protection from external weather conditions, keeping the inside dry with its unique breathable qualities.
This vapour-permeable membrane sheet is suitable for use with timber and steel structures, creating a protective second layer.
Please note:
Question:
Hi, can I use the product on a suspended floor to hold the insulation in place?
Answer:
This is for outside use - You would need a vapour control instead
Question:
What pitch is the shallowest roof pitch you can use this on in Oxfordshire England
Answer:
There is no minimum pitch for this product
Question:
Can I use this as membrane under batten & tile, shallow pitch roof?
Answer:
Yes that will be fine
Question:
Hi, can I attach ceder shingles directly to the house wrap. I have read there can be a problem with this however it may have been rectified?
Answer:
No You would need to battern the roof first
Question:
we are building a timber frame extension and have covered it with ply and then fixing some type of render board over the top for rendering do we need the house wrap in between?
Answer:
If you have an air gap between the board and the ply then best to use the housewrap and counterbatten to be able to fix the render board to.
Question:
on a garage roof with no insulation in roof can it be fixed directly to osb then battened and tiled as normal?
Answer:
Yes you could apply it like that.
Question:
We are building some stud walls attached to external walls, would this be suitable to tack onto the back of the stud wall.
Answer:
Yes this would be suitable, please see below from Tyveks own literature.
'DuPont™ Tyvek® Housewrap is the ideal breathable membrane for timber frame wall systems, and is also suitable for steel frame and concrete wall construction. It is surface-applied, and should be fixed directly to the sheathing ply/OSB, insulation or blockwork.'
Question:
Hi do you have a preferred method when fixing to blockwork?
Answer:
You would normally fix through and use a butyl tape under where you are fixing to ensure the envelope stays sealed.
Question:
Can this be used as a breather membrane under a slated roof?
Answer:
No, this is for timber frame wall applications. Take a look under Pitched Roofing > Roofing Membranes > Breathable Membranes.
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