DuPont Tyvek Supro is a durable, water resistant membrane that is reinforced with a laminated polypropylene nonwoven. This airtight, vapour-permeable membrane is extremely water-resistant, and can be used for all supported and unsupported pitched roofs.
Tyvek Supro does not need any soffit, tile or ridge ventilation, which can save time and money in the construction process. In addition to warm, hybrid and cold roofs, applications include Scottish sarking board systems, low-pitched metal roofs, and wall and floor applications.
Tyvek Supro water resistant membrane products are designed to withstand prolonged UV radiation and high temperatures, and come with full BBA and IAB approval for use in all pitched roof constructions.
Length: 50m.
Width: 1m.
Roll size: 50m2.
Roll weight: 8kg.
Mass per unit area: 145 gsm.
UV exposure: 4 months.
Water vapour transmission: 0.015.
Product thickness: 450 μm.
Composition: composite of high density polyethylene and polypropylene.
Question:
Can this be used on a stud wall in a garage conversion
Answer:
For a stud wall you would be better off using housewrap, please find this linked below.
https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/dupont-tyvek-housewrap-100m-x-14m-roll.html
Question:
Is it OK to just staple the Tyvek to fasten it to a plywood roof . I'm a home DIYer and did not fancy buying any specialist tools if I good avoid it. Thanks
Answer:
Yes stapling it would be ok.
Question:
Could this be used under Cedar roof shingles on a sloping shed roof?
Answer:
Yes this would be a suitable breather membrane for under cedar shingles.
Question:
is the tyvek supro breather membrane availible in 2.5 m width?
Answer:
Unfortunately not, just 1m and 1.5m wide.
Question:
Can this product be used as a felt underlay on a flat roof? We'll then have high-performance rubber resin coating on top of the felt.
Answer:
No this is a breathable felt for use under tiles/slates, sounds like you are looking for a torch on felt you can find in the category below.
https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/browse/flat-roofing/roofing-felt/torch-on-felt.html
Question:
Do you need to tape the laps?
Answer:
Yes it is advised to tape the laps, please see below for a link to the tapes to go with this membrane.
https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/browse/pitched-roofing/roofing-membranes/breathable/tape-sealants/other-leading-brands-2.html
Question:
Hi is this ok too go under my welsh slate thanks
Answer:
Yes this would be perfect for that application.
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