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Breathable Roof membranes: well known brand versus the rest.

  • 05-10-2008 07:39PM
    #1
    Carlow52
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    In the same way as "hoover' is often used to refer to any make of vacuum cleaner, Tyvek is often used to generally refer to breathable roofing membranes. Therefore I am not plugging any particular brands here: the question is: a roll of Tyvek is 220 euro: the Home-Value or Blizzard breathable is 137 euro for the same area.
    Anyone any comments on the difference?
    IMO the Tyvek is heavier and stronger and tears less easily.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    smashey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    It looks like you answered your own question there. Extra durability for a bit more money.

    Your choice.


  • #3
    heinbloed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭heinbloed


    Make sure that chosen suplier has a guaranteed glue/double sided sticky tape available to be used at the overlaps for airtightness.


  • #4
    RKQ
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    Always read the Irish Cert, and choose on application / quality etc.
    Don't forget bitumen felt at eaves. I don't know of a breatheable felt that is not susceptable to UV rays over time.

    Counter battening is a standard detail with breather felts, which is not always done. Should be... IMO its important.

    By the way I used a strong blue felt. It is practically indestrucable as its reinforced - Roofers love it as it so hard wearing... but its cost is reflected in its quality.


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