Unique high-performance membranes from DuPont

DuPont™ Tyvek®

For over 30 years DuPont™ Tyvek® breather membranes have offered a leading global solution for the protection of buildings and their occupants from external climatic conditions and the effects of condensation.

All the key requirements for a high-performance breather membrane are built right into the very nature of DuPont™ Tyvek®. Unique because of its high-quality single layer construction,

DuPont™ Tyvek® is naturally vapour open but also water-tight. This is due its composition of millions of micro fibres that are bonded together to make a “maze” that’s impermeable to moisture and yet allows water vapour to pass through the natural pores in its structure.

DuPont™ Tyvek® can be used in a variety of applications and as part of multi-product systems. It can also be metallised to create highly-reflective surfaces such as DuPont™ Tyvek® Enercor® and laminated to increase specific characteristics such as strength - without affecting the performance of its micro-fibre structure. Recently introduced products such as DuPont™ Tyvek® UV Façade reflect the company’s commitment to developing meaningful solutions for the evolving market.

Robust and resistant to UV damage and wear and tear, DuPont™ Tyvek® offers peace of mind in the form of reliability, durability, trouble-free installation, plus the technical support of a global science company.

Underlining the confidence specifiers can have in the DuPont™ Tyvek® family of membranes, these have now been awarded a prestigious Q-Mark by the UK Timber Frame Association. This follows on from renewal of the BBA certificates for the DuPont™ Tyvek® membranes sold in Wall applications (BBA No 90/2548) and in Roof applications (BBA No 08/4548) and the granting of a Product Prototype Assessment from the BBA (PPA No 08/P002) for DuPont™ Climate Systems.

DuPont is a science-based company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

An introduction to the overall DuPont offer for architecture, interior design, building and construction markets is available at www.buildingonscience.dupont.com

The range of DuPont™ Tyvek® products is shown at www.construction.tyvek.com