Tyvek Felt Roof

If this was true than every architect and every builder all over the country should be talking about it and it should be on the plans that you can t use tyvek under cedar.

Tyvek felt roof.

The test programme conducted by the sp technical research institute of sweden found that dupont tyvek breather membranes can still give effective watertight protection even after exposure to direct uv and sustained high temperatures. In a comprehensive ageing test commissioned by dupont tyvek breathable membranes outperformed multi layer breathable roofing felts on both counts. Brought to you by dupont the trusted name in total building envelope solutions. This article discusses the use of roofing felt or 15 pound felt as a building house wrap or vapor barrier and the permeability moisture problems and indoor condensation problems that may occur.

Tyvek s supro roofing felt is relied on across the industry for its water resistant airtight and vapour permeable construction. Tyvek roof protector dupont roof protector is an engineered synthetic roofing underlayment with a high strength to weight ratio. It is ideal for slopes 2 12 or higher and can be used under a variety of roofing materials including asphalt shingles cedar or metal roof cladding.