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The Tyvek Housewrap Breather Wall Membrane from DuPont is a high-quality breathable membrane designed to protect construction projects. It offers excellent protection against external weather conditions and is suitable for use in steel frame, timber frame, and concrete walls.
Made of high-density polyethylene fibers, this durable membrane provides long-term protection against the elements. It is both wind-tight and water-resistant, ensuring the integrity of the building envelope. The lightweight design allows for the control of heat, air, and moisture, improving the energy efficiency of the property. It can be applied directly to sheathing ply/OSB, insulation, or blockwork, making it suitable for new build, refurbishment, or extension projects.
Specifications
- Width: 1.4m
- Length: 100m
- Purchase Unit: Roll
- Coverage: 140m2
- Manufacturer's Code: D14537822
Performance
The Tyvek Housewrap Breather Wall Membrane prevents air and water from entering the walls, optimizing the stability of the property and reducing energy bills. It keeps the building cooler in summer and warmer in winter by reducing heat loss. The membrane's breathable properties allow excess moisture vapor to escape, keeping the building secure and dry. It also helps reduce condensation, preventing mold and mildew growth.
Features and Benefits
- Highly permeable to water vapor: Allows water vapor to escape, reducing condensation and preventing moisture buildup.
- Provides long-term protection: Offers durable and reliable protection against external weather conditions, ensuring the integrity of the building envelope.
- Wind-tight and water-resistant: Acts as a barrier against wind-driven rain and prevents water penetration, keeping the interior of the building dry.
- Enhances property's energy efficiency: Helps to improve thermal insulation and reduce heat loss, resulting in lower energy consumption and cost savings.
- Functional layer thickness: 175 µm: Provides a robust and effective layer of protection without adding excessive bulk or weight to the construction.
- Suitable for various wall systems: Compatible with steel frame, timber frame, and concrete wall systems, offering versatility in construction applications.
- Optimizes energy efficiency: Contributes to achieving higher energy performance ratings and meeting sustainability goals.
- Improves airtightness: Helps to reduce air leakage and drafts, enhancing the overall comfort and indoor air quality of the building.
- Lightweight and easy to work with: The lightweight nature of the membrane makes it easy to handle, cut, and install, saving time and effort during construction.
- CE Marked and fully approved: Meets industry standards and regulations, ensuring compliance and peace of mind. Fully approved by BBA, IAB, and UKAS.
- Extended exposure time: Can be left uncovered for up to 4 months while maintaining full performance, allowing flexibility in construction schedules.
- Additional UV resistance: Provides added protection against UV radiation, increasing the durability and longevity of the membrane.
Applications
- Residential Construction: DuPont Tyvek Housewrap is commonly used in residential construction to provide a breathable barrier that helps keep out moisture while allowing water vapor to escape. This helps prevent mold and water damage.
- Commercial Construction: In commercial buildings, Tyvek Housewrap is used to improve energy efficiency by reducing air leakage and preventing drafts. It also provides a durable weather-resistant layer that can withstand the rigors of construction.
- Renovation: During renovations, Tyvek Housewrap can be used to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of existing buildings. It can be installed over existing siding or under new siding to provide a continuous air and moisture barrier.
- Insulation: Tyvek Housewrap can be used in conjunction with insulation to provide a continuous thermal barrier that reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
- Temporary Protection: During construction, Tyvek Housewrap can be used as a temporary weather barrier to protect the building structure from rain, wind, and other elements.
- Soundproofing: When used in conjunction with other soundproofing materials, Tyvek Housewrap can help reduce sound transmission through walls, providing a quieter indoor environment.
Installation
The Tyvek Housewrap Breather Wall Membrane should be applied directly to the sheathing ply/OSB, insulation, or blockwork. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation techniques.
Certifications
The Tyvek Housewrap Breather Wall Membrane is CE Marked and fully approved by BBA, IAB, and UKAS. These certifications ensure the product meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
About the Manufacturer
DuPont is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality construction materials. With years of experience and expertise, they are committed to providing innovative solutions for the construction industry. Their products are known for their durability, performance, and reliability.
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SERVICED LOCATIONS
We offer our customers free delivery* when you spend £400 plus vat or more. For orders less than £400 ex VAT there is a delivery charge of £75 ex VAT. This will be calculated within the checkout process. We only accept orders Monday through Friday. We do not provide delivery on weekends.
This is subject to change given the current COVID pandemic and lack of drivers servicing the UK. We will do our best to work with all orders that may be in affected areas.** Extra delivery charges may apply to orders in Scotland and the following postcodes**
Currently affected areas : IP, NR, CA, TD, CT, PO, SO, BH, DT, EX, PL, SP, TA, TQ, TR, LL, HR, SY **
This is currently due to the lack of availabily of drivers in these service areas and limited supply in these areas, thus a custom shipping service charge may apply. (£250). Please use the shipping calculor to give you an accurate shipping price based on your post code. We apologise in advance if this occurs for your order. Before placing an order please get in touch with the team and we will see if anything can be done for your order specifically.
There are parts of the UK that we don't deliver to and this will be marked at checkout. (N Ireland and Scotish Highlands). If this occurs upon your checkout, please reach out the team and we will see what we can do via a 3rd party supplier.
PREFERED DELIVERY TIMES
We offer this service to alleviate confusion for you and reduce communication for us all. It gives us an idea on when you would the order to be delivered. It is NOT a garaunteed delivery date. .
We understand scheduling of larger materials to your project is important, thus having your preference is very helpful for us. Please note this works in tandem with the availability of the product. We can NOT fulfill any orders before the avability days set on the product, even if the date insert tool allows it.
There may be situations where if specified a preference date is given, we may not always be able to deliver on that date. As it also linked to you delivery location, the closest warehouse logistics rotar, availability of the product and more. We have simply offered this to help our customers out, please be reasonable with your expectations in these difficult times. We WILL do our best to comunicate accurate delivery times via phone or email after the order is placed, so no need to worry.
After you specified a date we will do our best to deliver on that date, you will be notified within 24-48 hours if we can not fill that day but will strive to get a slot as close as possible to that date. We do not deliver on weekends, so all orders specified with weekend delivery will be shifted to the week after.
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
PRODUCT DELIVERY TIMES
The vast majority of our orders are dispatched within 2–5 working days. However, if you need a customized or bespoke item, things will take longer to arrive. Some goods are on allocation or short supply as a result of COVID 19 and the Brexit. We may be forced to offer an equivalent high-quality substitute product at no extra cost to our customer from time to time.
The delivery charge is applied for shipments to England. If you live in Scotland or Wales, one of our customer care specialists will contact. We do everything we can to make sure packages arrive on the date promised.
If you change the delivery date given at the time of purchase, you will be notified by email or phone. We reserve the right to charge a failed delivery fee if access is restricted for the car specified on the order, and a delivery cannot be completed.
Every transaction is recorded, and the delivery fees are determined on whether or not the recipient is ready to receive the package. This covers manual or automated offloading of heavy items. Offloading equipment, such as a tail lift or forklift, may be requested; however, there may be an additional fee if the site is difficult to access or the products are of considerable size..
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
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If We Or A Supplier Attempt A Delivery And Customer Refuses To Deliver, We Are Not Liable For Any Losses Incurred As A Result Of Our Failure To Notify Us Or The Supplier About Any Access Limitations
At The Time Of Placing The Purchase Or 24 Hours Before Delivery. Delivery Will Be Managed With Below Partners Or 3rd Party Fulfilment.
