Don & Low Vapour TX Thermo - Vapour Control Layer
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Reflective vapour control layer.
Application
For internal walls, ceilings and floors.
Description
VapourTX® Thermo is a reflective, high-resistance vapour barrier for internal walls, ceilings and floors, specifically designed to enhance the thermal performance when placed on the warm side of the insulation. VapourTX® Thermo is a Type A vapour control layer tested to EN 13984 Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastics and rubber vapour control layers. VapourTX® Thermo conforms to the Construction Products Regulation (EU Regulation No. 305/2011), vapour control layers (Annex ZA of EN 13984) and is manufactured under control of an ISO 9001 quality management system.
Features and benefits:
- Excellent thermal resistance 0.79 m2K/W.
- Provides a complete air and vapour-tight barrier due to high air and vapour resistance.
- It can be used to comply with BS 5250 and Part L.
- Suitable for use in PassivHaus and Net Zero Carbon projects.
- Coated to ensure aluminium foil is resistant to corrosion and damage.
- Durable product with high nail tear and tensile properties
- Independently third-party certified by BM TRADA to ensure product performance.
- UK manufactured.
General information
Color | Silver |
Finish | Coated |
Material | Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 50000 mm |
Width | 3000 mm |
Warranty description | Other |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | P10/60 Air and vapour control layer P10/310 Air and vapour control layer J42/395 Air and vapour control layer J41/395 Air and vapour control layer J31/330 Air and vapour control layer J21/395 Air and vapour control layer H31/45 Air and vapour control membrane H31/261 Air and vapour control membrane H30/30 Air and vapour control membrane H30/261 Air and vapour control membrane |
Specification data - Plastics sheets
Material | Aluminium foil. |
Purpose | Vapour control layer. |
Standard | To EN 13984. |
Third-party certification | BM TRADA Q-Mark. |
Performance characteristics | |
Tensile strength (minimum) | To EN 12311-1, 260 N/50 mm (MD); 200 N/50 mm (CD). |
Tear resistance | To EN 12310-1, 155 N (MD); 155 N (CD). |
Elongation to break | To EN 12311-1, 59% (MD), 70% (CD). |
Water vapour resistance (minimum) | To EN 1931, 150 m (Sd). |
Fire performance | To EN 11925-2, Class E. |
Physical properties | |
Colour | Silver. |
Weight (minimum) | 142 g/m². |
Class (minimum) | W1. Guidance for specification option: Water penetration to EN 1928. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium |
Manufacturing plant location |
Literature
Vapour TX Thermo Datasheet Issue 7 - Nov 2023
VapourTX® Thermo & Reflectashield® Flyer