WestCon Tribune

February 2007

Vapor and Moisture Control In Buildings

Presented By: Mike Cox, Techmarx Group

and Lee Snyder, Vaproshield

For our February meeting, Westcon member Mike Cox and his associate, Lee Snyder of Vaproshield LLC will discuss the science, features, technology and benefits of  VaproShield¨ vapor control products.

VaproShield¨ vapor control products are the result of five years of scientific research & testing and take vapor control to an all new level.  Scientifically tested, these products have been approved and have been proven in construction applications since 1997: RoofShield, WallShield and WrapShield.

VaproShield membranes are breathable, water-shedding, weather resistant barriers that provide high performance vapor control. VaproShield¨ membranes are your offense for water vapor and your second line of defense for exterior moisture intrusion.

Vaproshield membranes allow a building to breathe with a vapor permeable fabric that helps to prevent mildew, mold and rot.

VaproShield products can work in conjunction with most building products and systems. Project scale ranges from single family residential to high-rise towers.

VaproShield membranes are manufactured using high density polypropylene fabric. Two highly durable outer layers are welded to a finer inner layer that controls the level of vapor transmission.

VaproShield Building Applications

Roof Condition: The destructive effects of trapped moisture in roof cavities can start during construction, leading to rot, mildew, and other moisture damage.

Wall Condition: Many commonly used underlayments and membranes trap condensation and moisture in wall cavities.

Exposed Construction: VaproShield products are designed to reduce destructive effects by allowing internal moisture to escape while keeping external moisture out. VaproShield products can remain exposed for up to 8 months.

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