GCP Applied Technologies Offers New Air and Water Barriers

By GCP Applied Technologies. 

Cut energy loss and solve condensation issues with PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50RS and PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 air barriers. 

GCP Applied Technologies has added two new air barriers to their selection of construction products, the PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50RS and PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 membranes. Designed with the damaging effects of air and water in mind, the new air barriers offer your excellent protection from the elements. By creating a seal, the air barriers keep water and air from entering a building structure.  

The PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50RS membrane is a fluid applied, one coat application STPE vapor permeable air and water barrier. One of the most sprayable liquid STPE applied air barriers on the market, PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50RS membrane can be applied by rolling or by spray application. It is also rain resistant and can be installed in the most uncertain weather conditions, including temperatures down to 25° F. When applied to approved construction surfaces, this air barrier cures and forms a resilient, monolithic, fully bonded elastomeric sheet to create a continuous barrier.                       

The PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 air barrier is a primer-less, vapor permeable air and water barrier consisting of a proprietary breathable carrier film with a specially designed adhesive. This unique membrane reduces installation time up to 35% compared to membranes requiring primer. Its advanced permeable adhesive technology creates an aggressive tight bond to the substrate, providing an effective barrier against the elements. PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 also has a durable weather resistant film and superior adhesion when applied in cold temperatures.                    

The PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 membrane is ideal for wall assemblies that require a breathable air barrier. It permits the diffusion of water vapor that might otherwise condense in the wall structure. The membrane is impermeable to water, enabling it to also act as a water drainage plain.                                         

The addition of PERM-A-BARRIER® VPL 50R and PERM-A-BARRIER® VPS 30 membranes further strengthen GCP’s PERM-A-BARRIER® portfolio. As with all GCP’s air barrier products, they are tested to the most stringent industry standards. GCP goes beyond providing just products; it brings technology, service and expertise together to help customers grow their business. 

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