MemBrain™: The SMART Vapor Retarder

Basic Use: CertainTeed MemBrain™ SMART Vapor Retarder is a vapor retarder sheeting intended for use with unfaced, vapor permeable mass insulation (fiber glass and mineral wool) in wall and ceiling cavities.

Benefits: MemBrain™ SMART Vapor Retarder is a

polyamide film that changes its permeability with the ambient humidity condition. The product’s permeance is 1 perm or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96, dry cup method, and increases to greater than 10 perms using the wet cup method. This process allows closed building envelope systems to increase their drying potential with seasonal climatic changes. With a high resistance to water vapor in winter, MemBrain reacts to relative humidity by altering pore size, allowing water vapor to pass through it. When conditions change and relative humidity increases above 60%, the pores in the material expand and its permeability increases. This transformation permits drying to occur, in either direction, through the process of vapor diffusion. Thus, its lowered resistance value supports the drying process, therefore decreasing moisture accumulation within the construction and potential moisture damage.

This product can be used in place of traditional vapor retarders with unfaced fiber glass insulation to provide an insulation system that is ideal in some of the more severe climate condition areas in terms of both temperature and humidity.

SpeedyR™ Tabless Batts

Basic Use: This product is intended for use in either residential or commercial construction as thermal and acoustical insulation in walls. These batts are designed for use in standard width wood framed construction where a vapor retarder is needed. The batts have kraft-paper facing without flanges and can be friction-fit between wall studs for non-exposed applications.

DryRightTM Fiber Glass Insulation

Moisture that becomes trapped in wall cavities can lead to mold growth and related problems – including structural damage, callbacks and liability issues. DryRightTM insulation from CertainTeed helps reduce the presence of one of the key components for mold and mildew growth – moisture – by allowing excess moisture in wall cavities to escape.

EZR Fiber Glass Building Insulation

Basic Use: EZR fiber glass building insulation is intended for use in either residential or commercial construction as thermal and acoustical insulation in walls. These perforated mini-rolls are designed for use in standard width wood framed construction where a vapor retarder is needed. The rolls have a tabless kraft facing on one side and a non-woven fabric on the other.

ToughGard®2 Textile Duct Liner

Basic Use: ToughGard2 Textile Duct Liner is used primarily as an acoustical liner in HVAC sheet metal ducts to absorb unwanted crosstalk, equipment and air rush noise.

This product can be used in most types of comfort heating and cooling duct systems, operating at velocities up to 6,000 fpm (30.5 m/s) and temperatures to 250°F (121°C).

Benefits: ToughGard2 Duct Liner is more water repellent than standard duct liners. This product is durable, abuse-resistant and easy to clean. In addition, ToughGard2 Duct Liner provides excellent thermal properties, exhibits low air flow resistance and meets all applicable fire resistance standards and building code requirements.

This product has a factory-applied edge coating that assures sealing of the transverse edges as per SMACNA and NAIMA Installation Standards. The product can be precision cut using both manual and automatic cutting equipment.

SpeedyR Bandit™ Band Joist Insulation

Basic Use: SpeedR Bandit fiber glass building insulation is intended for use in residential construction as thermal insulation in band joist. The product is available unfaced and is designed for use in standard wood stud and TJI assemblies.

CertainTeed offers remodelers and installation contractors the finest vinyl siding products available all from one source.

Vinyl provides enduring beauty and design flexibility. Using a variety of siding and soffit styles, colors, accessories and trim, you can update a Ranch, add character to a Colonial or even recreate a Victorian. Moreover, you can select siding that will be consistent with your home’s design and fit into the environment and neighboring homes.

• Continuous Rain Guttering, Seamless Guttering, eliminates unsightly seams.
• Reduces the possibility of leaks.
• Baked on enamel finish never needs painting.
• Protects the beauty of your home and landscaping.
• Formed on the job site for exact measurements.
• Most jobs are completed in one day.
• Many colors from which to choose from.

The purpose of guttering systems is to collect water (rain) from the roofing area and disperse the water away from your home. Properly configured downspouts (leaders, drain pipes) are very essential.

A faulty guttering system can contribute to damage to Soffit & Fascia, Shingles, Building Foundations, Driveways, Walkways, Landscaping.

Guttering systems require maintenance to insure protection for your home. Make sure your gutters are free from debris, leaves, granules from shingles, birds nest. The extreme exposure to nature can also cause sealant failures. Snow & Ice can loosen fasteners and should be repaired immediately to prevent costly repairs.

(We always recommend a professional for maintaining your Guttering System)

There are many different gutter materials to choose from, including steel, aluminum, vinyl, copper. Many types of gutters (steel and vinyl in particular) are sold in 10’ lengths and require dozens of seams fastened with slip fittings, each one is a weak spot and a potential leak site. Another alternative well worth considering is the installation of seamless aluminum gutters. Seamless gutters must be fabricated on-site by a professional contractor.

The term seamless gutters can be confusing because there are seams in the system. The seams are only at the corners and downspout outlets.These joints are fastened more securely and sealed for stability and leak resistance. The Seamless Gutter itself is continuous which makes them both strong and visually more appealing.

When it comes to rainware, seamless gutters and gutter protection systems, nobody does it better. The first to sell seamless gutter machines, painted coil stock and other gutter accessories to independent contractors, Englert has been the dominant name in seamless gutters for almost 40 years.

Aluminum, Galvalume® and galvanized coils are available in a wide array of colors with both sides painted in different colors to reduce a gutter contractor’s inventory. Englert offers a full service/single source opportunity to our gutter contractors, including gutter machine technicians, parts, technical support and on-site repairs.

Time after time, Napoleon has led the way with new and innovative, patented technology. We are proud to say that our products continuously surpass industry standards and our inspiration is you.

More than anything we want you to feel confident in choosing Napoleon for your home. Our products are designed to provide that confidence and ensure that every Napoleon is beyond compare!

• There are two ways to approach insulating your attic.
• The first is to have a contractor blow fibreglass insulation into the attic after both vapour barrier and attic airflow vents have been installed.
• The second way is to insulate the attic with batts. If you choose the second way, be certain to choose the correct thickness of batts to place in between the joists.
• READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ON EACH PACKAGE OF OFI RESIDENTIAL FIBRE GLASS INSULATION.

• Cover the concrete foundation wall with a moisture barrier such as black asphalt impregnated building paper. Erect a wood or steel stud wall.
• The black asphalt impregnated building paper will drain any moisture and direct it downwards instead of getting the insulation wet and reducing its insulating power.
• Use an R8 or an R12 batt and insulate between the studs, from the top of the wall to 18 inches above the floor. (Check local buildings codes – this distance may differ).
• Cover the insulation and studs with a vapour barrier.
• Apply a finish of your choice.

• You can either insulate the entire garage as some people do or you can insulate only the garage wall, which is shared with the main house.
• Which ever you choose, remember not to put a vapour barrier on the shared wall, since it is already on the warm side of the wall, the side in the house. If you plan to heat your garage, then put a barrier on the inside of all the other walls that are not shared with the main house.

• If you are building a new home you are in a perfect position to plan exactly how you will insulate it to the max! Of course, if you’re new home is built with 2×4’s, your regular insulation will be R12 batts, but you can upgrade the job with R13 or even R14, which are designed to fit in the same depth of wall. If you are building with 2×6 wood studs, we recommend R22 batts.
• Upgrading can potentially save you money on the energy side as well as offering more sound absorption.
• If you decide to use higher r-value products instead of standard r-values, call your dealer in advance so that he can order them for you.