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3M™ Air and Vapour Barrier 3015
3M Canada
07 27 00 Air Barriers
Using advanced technology to reduce air leakage and uncontrolled airflow can have a positive impact on the bottom line. 3M™ Air and Vapour Barrier 3015 is a self-adhered, non-permeable membrane engineered to help do just that.
Features include:
- no primer required* — pressure-sensitive adhesive technology eliminates the time and materials usually required for applying air barriers;
- cold temperature application — apply in temperatures as low as -18 C (0 F);
- ultraviolet (UV) resistant up to 12 months; and
- Class A fire rating — the flame spread rating is much lower than competitive bitumen-based membranes.
* No primer required on most construction surfaces.
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