Menu
Your Cart

AIR BARRIER MEMBRANE AVCL

AIR VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER | AVCL

AVCL leakage membrane (Air Vapour Control Layer), also called 'wraptite air barrier' or 'housewrap' is mechanically attached an extra tough material providing good tensile and nail tear strength, designed for use as an air leakage barrier and vapour control layer (AVCL) for use in new build construction, renovation in timber-frame, steel-frame and masonry walls and floor applications requiring high moisture resistance. The product is manufactured by spinning strands of polypropylene and bonding them with heat and pressure to form a flexible scrim. When lapped, fixed and taped correctly, the product acts as an air barrier and can contribute to elements and junctions minimising heat loss by unplanned air infiltration and exfiltration. In fact, air barriers are intelligent types of vapour control layers as  they adapt to changes in humidity conditions. Like a vapour control layer, an air barrier prevents moisture from inside the building from entering the wall and insulation. The product is positioned on the warm side of the thermal insulation and held in place by staples to the background structure. Joints between adjacent sheets of the material should be lapped 100mm over a support and be sealed with a strip of double-sided tape. Airguard control layer is installed onto the internal side of the building envelope with the smooth side and logo facing into the building interior. As a membrane within a building’s wall or structure, an air barrier has the effect of resisting the passage of moisture from the internal, warm side of the wall. Installing an air barrier will control the flow of air and, by extension, the flow of moisture. Air Barriers ensure that the building envelope is properly sealed to control ventilation and prevent heat loss in compliance with Building Regulations Part L. Installed on the warm side of insulation, AVCLs protect insulates from interstitial condensation. While the vapor barrier prevents vapor diffusion, an air barrier prevents air leakage through differences in air pressure between the interior and exterior. Although vapour barriers and air barriers have a different method of managing the air and vapour, the result is the same: the protection of the insulation and wall structure from interstitial condensation. Air leakage membrane is easy to cut, lightweight to handle and usually comes in 1.5 x 50m rolls. Rolls of product are delivered to site in packages that carry a label bearing the marketing company’s name, the grade identification and the BBA logo incorporating the number of this Certificate. The product should resist the normal loads associated with construction and installation into a building.

AIR BARRIER MANUFACTURERS

When it comes to air leakage solutions, Novia® and Proctor® brands are the main players in the UK market. Proctor group offers Wraptite® UV membrane, an unique external airtight solution, which is not only highly vapour permeable, yet airtight – but also self-adhered to ensure a consistent airtight external seal. On other hand Novia comes with a VC200 Reflective Air-leak and Vapour Control Layer AVCL. The VC200 delivers improved thermal resistance ‘R values’, thermal transmittance ‘U values’ and helps to prevent interstitial condensation problems and boost the insulation performance. Both brands are followed by DuPont™ AirGuard® Control - superior mechanical strength product that can resist the loads associated with the construction of the wall or floor. DuPont™ AirGuard® Control may be also fixed to the external face of a cement bonded particle board, OSB or ply sheathing. As an alternative, either Low-E Insulation TAB 16 or Low-E SlabShield Reflective Foil Insulation VCL can be used. Further information may be found in our datasheet section.

PRODUCTS

  • Novia VC2 Air-leak and Vapour Control Layer AVCL
  • Novia VC4000 FR Reflective Air-leak and Vapour Control Layer
  • Novia VC200 Reflective Air-leak and Vapour Control Layer AVCL 
  • Wraptite UV
  • Wraptite FZ (Floor Zone)
  • DuPont™ AirGuard® Control
  • DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® 
  • Visqueen A2 Vapour Barrier 
  • 3M™ Air and Vapor Barrier 3015NP
  • ExoAir® 210AT 

 

Related articles:

Vapour control later. The ugly truth?

Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E TAB 16 10m2
Low-E TAB 16 Pre-cut Reflective Aluminium Foil Insulation (10m2 roll) is an ultra thin 5.5mm thick reflective foil insulation product cut to 416mm (3x400mm) widths and 24m long rolls for ease of installation between rafters, studs and joists. 5.5mm Low-E TAB Insulation acts not only as a superior..
  • Low-E Insulation TAB 16 Pre-cut 416mm
  • Superior Reflective Foil Insulation 10m2 roll
  • Installation between rafters, studs and joists
  • Class A, Class 1 Fire Rating, Low-E TAB Insulation
  • Increases thermal performance by blocking up to 97% of radiant heat
£ 102.78
Ex Tax:£ 85.65
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E Micro-E 30m2
Micro-E VCL Low-E Thinnest Flexible Insulation is an only 3mm thick, extremely lightweight, easy to handle reflective foil insulation and vapour control layer designed to provide a thermal break and reflect up to 97% of radiant heat. 3mm Micro-E Insulation VCL 30m2 roll has trimmed edges and can ..
  • 3mm Low-E Insulation Micro-E VCL 30m2 roll
  • Micro-E Thinnest Flexible Reflective Foil VCL
  • Residential roofing underlayment, Vapor barrier
  • Extremely lightweight, easy to handle reflective foil
  • Micro-E reflect up to 97% of radiant heat
£ 217.97
Ex Tax:£ 181.64
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E Seam Tape
Low-E Seam Tape (Scrimmed) is an original pure aluminium reflective foil tape with superior adhesion and Class 1 Fire Rating used as system closure tape with Low-E Foil Insulation products. The roll measures 65mm wide and 45 meters long to provide excellent adhesion and quick stick. This tape ..
  • 65mm Low-E Seam Foil Tape (Scrimmed)
  • Original pure aluminium reflective foil tape
  • Superior Adhesion and Class 1 Fire Rating
  • System closure tape for Low-E Foil Insulation products.
  • 45 meters long to provide excellent adhesion and quick stick
£ 36.61
Ex Tax:£ 30.51
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E SlabShield 15m2
Low-E SlabShield Reflective Foil Insulation VCL is an innovative interlocking 11mm thick air infiltration barrier and vapour barrier designed to boost thermal performance, in one simple to install product that can be used for under concrete slabs both with, and without, hydronic heating systems. ..
  • Low-E SlabShield Reflective Foil Insulation VCL 15m2
  • Innovative interlocking 11mm thick air infiltration barrier
  • Vapour barrier designed to boost thermal performance
  • SlabShield Foil Insulation Low-E Vapour Control Layer
  • Lightweight and cuts easily with a utility knife or scissors
£ 197.69
Ex Tax:£ 164.74
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E Ultra-E VCL 15m2
Low-E Ultra-E VCL Reflective Vapour Barrier Foil Insulation is a superior thermal resistant 11mm thick Vapour Control Layer made using recycled closed cell foam core and pure aluminium facings to provide a considerable thermal break and greatly reduce noise transmission, while the pure aluminium fac..
  • 11mm Low-E Ultra-E Vapour Barrier
  • Ultra-E Reflective Foil Insulation VCL 15m2
  • Low-E Ultra-E VCL greatly reduce noise transmission
  • Superior thermal resistant Reflective Foil Insulation VCL
  • Vapour Control Layer - reflect up to 97% of radiant heat
£ 202.03
Ex Tax:£ 168.36
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia STRP ProMax
New Novia STRP ProMax AVCL is a premium quality, reinforced virgin grade polythene AVCL with an aluminium core, suitable for applications requiring high vapour resistance. It is designed for use in insulated wall, roof and floor applications, including warm flat roofs, where very high concentrati..
  • Novia STRP ProMax AVCL Premium Quality Reinforced AVCL
  • Suitable for applications requiring high vapour resistance
  • Helps buildings to meet the requirements of BS EN 5250:2011
  • Novia STRP Pro is suitable for use in commercial cladding systems
  • Air-leakage barrier and vapour control layer (AVCL)
£ 297.00
Ex Tax:£ 247.50
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia VariCheck AVCL
Novia® VariCheck FR is a class B-s1 d0 flame resistant, variable vapour check barrier for use as an internal Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL). The material meets BS EN 13984, CE approved and complies to EN 13501-1 Fire Classification B-s1,d0. Novia® VariCheck FR is suitable for use in ins..
  • Novia® VariCheck FR Reflective Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL) 75m2
  • Novia® VariCheck FR is a Class B-s1 d0 flame resistant, variable vapour check
  • Meets BS EN 13984, CE approved and complies to EN 13501-1 Fire Classification B-s1,d0
  • Used in insulated wall or roof applications where low moisture vapour resistance is required
  • Also suitable for floor applications where a fire rating is not required
£ 209.88
Ex Tax:£ 174.90
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia VC2
Novia VC2 AVCL is an air and vapour control layer with an sd value engineered specifically for use in insulated wall, roof and floor applications in timber-framed dwellings. This product performs the additional function of an air-leakage barrier, to prevent losses due to unwanted convection flo..
  • New Novia VC2 AVCL Air and Vapour Control Layer
  • Reinforced technologically advanced AVCL laminate
  • CE Approved to EN 13984 and EVA Flame Resistant
  • Specifically designed to provide an Sd value of 2-6 metres
  • Technologically advanced and reinforced air-tight vapour check
£ 161.88
Ex Tax:£ 134.90
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia VC200 AVCL 75m2
Novia VC200 Reflective AVCL 75m2 Roll is a high performance, 98% reflective air and vapour control layer which can achieve an additional r-value of up to 0.74m²K/W when correctly installed. Novia® VC200 has excellent moisture vapour resistance and is suitable for use in insulated wall, floor or..
  • Novia® VC200 Reflective Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL)
  • Reflectivity of 98%, which will significantly improve both U and R values
  • Can achieve an additional r-value of up to 0.74m²K/W if correctly installed
  • VC200 is suitable for use in insulated wall, floor or roof applications
  • VC200 is reflective on one side, white on the reverse, with no text or images
£ 143.88
Ex Tax:£ 119.90
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia VC4000 FR
New Novia VC4000 FR Reflective AVCL is a class B-s1,d0 air and vapour control layer suitable for use in high rise applications under relevant sections of Fire Safety: Approved Document B. Novia® VC4000 FR has excellent moisture vapour resistance and is suitable for use in any insulated wall or ..
  • Novia® VC4000 FR Reflective Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL) 75m2
  • Class B-s1,d0 air and vapour control layer suitable for use in high rise applications
  • Moisture vapour resistance for use in any insulated wall or roof application
  • Reflectivity of 98%, which will improve both U and R values when correctly installed
  • VC4000 is valid for substrates with fire class A2-s1,d0 or A1 such as 12mm plasterboard
£ 263.88
Ex Tax:£ 219.90
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: Reflex Reflective - 75m2
Novia Reflex is a highly-durable tri-laminate low emissivity metallised reflective breather membrane suitable for pitched cold and warm roofs and insulated wall applications. The product has outstanding water resistance characteristics but still provides excellent breathability.  Novia Reflex ..
  • Single product for all roofs and walls
  • Maximum waterproofing properties – EN 1928 W1
  • A high quality, versatile low cost reflective breather membrane
  • CE compliant to EN 13859-1 (roofs) and EN 13859-2 (walls)
  • Tri-laminate membrane with low emissivity and high reflectivity
£ 266.65
Ex Tax:£ 222.21
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: VC2 AVCL 75m2
Novia VC2 is an innovative, flame resistant, scrim reinforced and airtight vapour check membrane for use in insulated walls, floors and roofs. Air Leakage and Vapour Control Layer is a extra tough material providing good tensile and nail tear strength. It is lightweight and easy to handle and ..
  • Air-leak barrier and vapour control layer (AVCL)
  • CE approved and CPR compliant
  • Complies with BS EN 13984
  • Flame resistant to EN 13501-1, class E
  • Helps buildings meet the requirements of BS 5250
£ 206.06
Ex Tax:£ 171.72
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E Micro-E PERF 30m2
3mm Micro-E PERF Low-E Thinnest Flexible Breathable Foil Insulation is a certified breathable aluminium foil insulation that allows moisture to pass through the perforated reflective foil while limiting air movement, suitable for use in all aspects of construction. Low-E Micro-E PERF 3mm reflects..
  • 3mm Low-E Insulation Micro-E PERF 30m2 roll
  • Micro-E PERF Thinnest Flexible Reflective Foil
  • Suitable for use in all aspects of construction
  • Extremely lightweight, easy to handle reflective foil
  • Micro-E PERF reflect up to 97% of radiant heat
£ 234.92
Ex Tax:£ 195.77
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Low-E™ Model: Low-E TAB 24 15m2
Low-E TAB 24 Pre-cut Reflective Foil Insulation 15m2 is an original ultra-thin reflective insulation product cut to 625mm (3x600mm) widths and 24m long rolls for ease of installation between rafters, studs and joists. 5.5mm Low-E TAB Insulation acts not only as a superior air infiltration barrier..
  • Low-E Insulation TAB 24 Pre-cut 625mm
  • Superior Reflective Foil Insulation 15m2 roll
  • Installation between rafters, studs and joists
  • Class A, Class 1 Fire Rating, Low-E TAB Insulation
  • Increases thermal performance by blocking up to 97% of radiant heat
£ 139.56
Ex Tax:£ 116.30
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: New Novia VC200 AVCL 270m2
Novia VC200 Reflective AVCL 270m2 Roll is an air and vapour control layer which can achieve an additional r-value of up to 0.74m²K/W when correctly installed. VC200 is suitable for use in insulated wall, floor or roof applications where high moisture vapour resistance is required. Novia VC20..
  • Novia® VC200 Reflective Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL) 270m2
  • Reflectivity of 98%, which will significantly improve both U and R values
  • Can achieve an additional r-value of up to 0.74m²K/W if correctly installed
  • VC200 is suitable for use in insulated wall, floor or roof applications
  • VC200 is reflective on one side, white on the reverse, with no text or images
£ 371.88
Ex Tax:£ 309.90
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Brand: Novia® Model: VC200 Reflective AVCL 75m2
Novia VC200 Reflective Air Leakage AVCL is an innovative, highly reflective airtight with low emissivity surface vapour control layer which helps to prevent interstitial condensation problems and boost the insulation performance. Its 98% reflective surface will help to keep the building warmer in..
  • A highly reflective airtight vapour-control layer (AVCL)
  • Delivers improved thermal resistance (R-values)
  • Delivers improved thermal transmittance (U-values)
  • CE approved to BS EN 13984 - Low moisture permeability
  • Helps buildings to meet the requirements of BS 5250
£ 176.74
Ex Tax:£ 147.28
Estimated delivery: 2-3 working days
Showing 1 to 16 of 16 (1 Pages)