P R E M I E R E M A N U FA C T U R E R O F B R E AT H A B L E , E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N T B U I L D I N G E N V E L O P E S O L U T I O N S
YOUR BUILDING DESERVES THE BEST B U I L D I N G E N V E L O P E S Y S T E M The building envelope, simply put, is the building exterior that repels the elements. Upon a closer look, it’s an engineering system that meshes multiple elements; structural integrity, moisture control, temperature control, and air pressure boundaries - all rolled up into a single design strategy. With the convergence of multiple elements and materials, who makes the final decision? Who is liable? Most building envelope failures come in the form of moisture that penetrates the exterior or is trapped within the system during construction or occupancy. This leads to degradation of construction materials, dreaded mold growth, rust, rot and eventual failure.
B U I L D I N G E N V E L O P E: CONVERGING MULTIPLE ELEMENTS – WHO IS LIABLE?
B R E A T H A B L E A N D A I R T I G H T V A P R O S H I E L D M E M B R A N E S ...protect your building envelope by letting vapor pass through (breathable) but not air or water.
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Air is expensive to treat. Owners must heat and cool air so stopping air movement, in and out of the building, using an air barrier, saves energy for the life of the building.
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A building has to battle constant moisture infiltration from occupants and Mother Nature, so having a WRB/Air Barrier that offers a high drying capacity mitigates moisture damage within the building envelope and allows building materials to dry out
B R E A T H A B L E A N D A I R T I G H T: PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT, LET MOISTURE ESCAPE
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Moisture and Air Substrates Dry Out when using WrapShield SA Self-Adhered WRB/Air Barrier with High Drying Capacity
Released Interior Vapors and Trapped Moisture
COMPLETE WRB/AIR BARRIER SYSTEM 3 SI MP LE S T E P S Install Rough Opening Flashing Materials
VaproShield’s breathable airtight field membranes; rough opening flashing materials and rain screen design components are designed and tested to work together— reducing your liability for potential expensive moisture-related repairs. T h e s o l u t i o n - b a s e d a p p ro a c h t o t h e b u i l d i n g e n v e l o p e o ff e r s b e n e f i t s f o r Building Owners, General Contractors and Installers.
Apply Airtight and Breathable Field Membrane
Add Rain Screen Design Components
CO MPLE T E W RB/ A I R BARRIER SYSTEM
INCREASED CONTRACTOR PROFITABILITY lower installation cost, less inventory, minimal training
MULTI-SUBSTRATE/ CLADDING COMPATIBLE install a single WRB/Air Barrier system
PHASE CONSTRUCTION FRIENDLY apply in extreme conditions, use common job site tools
CREW SAFETY zero VOC’s, no toxins, no special equipment
C O M P L E T E S Y S T E M: I N N O VAT I V E , E F F I C I E N T a n d E F F E C T I V E
FIELD MEMBRANE BENEFITS
FLASHING MADE EASY SIMPLIFIED WRB/AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
Flash rough openings with either:
The VaproShield Air Barrier System was designed to maximize profitability plus minimize inventory and field training. The self-adhering field membranes require no primers, joint/gap fillers or tapes—eliminating the need for time intensive substrate and rough opening preparation. Nearly 99% of installers reuse our products on their next jobs because managing only two SKU’s in the field improves labor estimates and drastically reduces installation time.
Flashing pre-cut rolls
S I M P L I F I E D A I R B A R R I E R S Y S T E M: M A X I M I Z E Y O U R P R O F I TA B I L I T Y
No Primers Spans gaps and turns corners
W O R K S W I T H Y O U R S U B S T R AT E A N D C L A D D I N G VaproShield membranes work on virtually all substrates; gypsum, plywood, extruded/molded polystyrene insulation, concrete block, and mineral wool. Diverse cladding and multiple insulation materials — easy enough — VaproShield membranes offer proven compatibility.
- Open Joint Facades
- Stucco
- Rigid Insulation
- Fiber Cement
- Brick
- Mineral Wool
- ACM
- Stone
- Continuous Insulation
MULTIPLE CLADDING , SUBSTRATES, INSULATION: SINGLE WRB/AIR BARRIER SOLUTION
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Fully exposed [no cladding] VaproShield membranes have been proven durable in the most extreme conditions – hurricanes, arctic blasts and frigid northern temperatures. Architects, consultants, owners and contractors were relieved to see the membrane still intact after severe weather damaged other materials onsite.
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Noted as the most Phase Construction Friendly WRB/Air Barrier in the industry, VaproShield membranes can help keep your construction schedule on track. Easily installed in virtually all weather conditions, including below freezing temperatures.
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S E T T I N G T H E S T A N D A R D: RIGOROUS INTERNAL & EXTERNAL TESTING & CERTIFICATIONS
16% - 52% SAVINGS
I N N O VAT I O N L E A D S T O S AV I N G S With material and labor the VaproShield WRB/Air Barrier System offers up to 50% savings compared to major competitors. Since we have eliminated the labor intensive job of primer application, joint and corner taping/masking – VaproShield is the proven winner!
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Peel and Stick with Primer
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Millions of sq.ft. have been installed throughout North America and multiple national construction projects have chosen VaproShield’s WRB/Air Barrier System.
WRB/Air Barrier System
A F F O R D A B L E I N S T A L L A T I O N: FAST, ACCURATE AND ZERO SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
* Cal c u l at i o n s b as e d on 40,000 sq.ft ., 200 w i ndow s, $60/hour l a bor r a t e
WE WORK WITH ALL BUILDING TYPES
AC Hotel by Marriot
Mall of America Hotels
Barnstable High School
Mid Pike Block 10 Plaza
BMO Sports Facility
Mural Apartments
Cambridge Savings Bank
National Renewable Energy Lab
Clemson University
NOAA Research Facility
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Norton Sound Hospital
- Hudson Yards, New York City
Collegetown Student Housing
Peabody Opera House
- Music City Center, Nashville
Crown Audi Dealership
Quarry Hill Assisted Living
Denver Crime Lab
Radius at the Banks Mixed-Use
Federal Center Regional Headquarters
The Confluence Condos
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
The Surf Club Four Seasons
Hill 7 Mixed-Use
Washington Gateway Mixed-Use
Hyatt Regency Hotels
Whole Foods Market
VaproShield’s high performance building envelope solutions work for all types of buildings and construction. We have had the privilege of working with the nation’s biggest construction projects over the last decade like:
- McCarran Airport Terminal 3, Las Vegas We are proud of installing millions of square feet for architects, contractors, consultants and installers in diverse markets and climates throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and New Zealand.
T R U S T V A P R O S H I E L D: PROVEN PERFORMANCE ON PROJECTS LARGE & SMALL
My breathable skin is perfect, that’s why they copied me!
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VaproShield membranes were inspired by a frog’s permeable, breathable skin, so we have always been green. Our membranes are built to make sustainability intuitive. They contain zero VOC’s and d o n o t re q u i re t o x i c / f l a m m a b l e p r i m e r s , m a k i n g t h e m s a f e t o t r a n s p o r t , handle and install. VaproShield performs voluntary audits and our transparency paid off. We were awarded t h e c o v e t e d D e c l a re L a b e l f o r t h e Wr a p S h i e l d S A S e l f - A d h e re d S y s t e m , placing VaproShield at the forefront of the transparency movement.
M I M I C K I N G N A T U R E: B R E A T H A B L E S K I N I S P E R F E C T
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport • Renton, WA
What types of toxic chemicals or VOC’s are humans or buildings exposed to during and after installation?
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Category D: Innovations for High-Performance Building and Communities Presented by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
VaproShield January 12, 2017
All Climate Installation
Breathable Zero VOC’s No Primers
Control the Effects of Condensation Water Intrusion Air Infiltration
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