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NEW! CanShield VP Air Barrier WRB

VaproShield

07 25 00 Weather Barriers

CanShield VP’s aggressive adhesive ensures membrane adhesion on multiple substrates including plywood, OSB, gypsum sheathing, concrete and steel. Installs in below freezing temperatures, no primer required. Six month climate exposure before cladding installation.

  • Creates a water resistive air barrier when applied outside of the wall sheathing
  • Approved CAN/ ULC S741- 08
  • Approved ASTM E2178 /ASTM E2357 air barrier tests
  • Does not require primer
  • Superb drying capacity, 25 perms
  • All weather installation – including below freezing -6 C (21 F)
  • Aggressive adhesive firmly grips to OSB and other common substrates
  • Made from multiple layers of spun-bonded polypropylene fabric
  • Six months ultraviolet (UV) and climate exposure prior to cladding installation
  • Used for transitions, rough openings, fenestrations, and full-wall applications
  • Fire Rated, Class A to ASTM E 84


Additional Information

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Details
Installation Instructions


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