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Comprehensive Tyvek^®& AirGuard^®systems create a robust, airtight and energy-efficient building envelope… inside and out

Tyvek^®has always been a star performer, but now it comes with a complete cast of supporting players to enable easy installation, robust protection and greater energy-efficiency for the building envelope – in its entirety. With a range of advanced Tyvek^®Breather Membranes in specialised versions, plus smart AirGuard^® air & vapour control membranes (AVCLs) – and a fully comprehensive set of tapes and accessories, DuPont^™Tyvek^® offers an unrivalled system of products.

Additions to the specialised adhesive range make Tyvek^® the one-stop-shop for ensuring the integrity and airtightness of the building envelope, from timber frame housing to high-rise construction. With all the lasting quality and premium adhesion one would expect of the brand, many elements of this complete and compact offering are ‘universal’ products suited multiple applications, thus simplifying installation and saving on time and cost.

The Tyvek^® family of products comes with expert technical support from a global knowledge network to help construction projects meet every key target – from safety to sustainability. In today’s ‘climate’ can the industry afford to take a chance on anything less?

An enhanced range of tapes & accessories:

Tyvek^® & AirGuard^® accessories include products to answer the challenge of any combination of membranes, any type of penetration or repair, and are suited to all kinds of building materials and conditions. There is now an airtightness system for every need or application. Tyvek^® remains the product to trust for the external envelope, together with accessories, while the AirGuard^® brand ensures reliable airtightness to the interior, thus completing the offering for energy-efficient systems.

• *NEW* Tyvek^® Double-sided Tape (Double-sided acrylic tape ideal for temporary fixings of a vapour control layer.)

• *NEW* Tyvek^® Plastering Tape (High performance airtight and moisture adaptive carrier tape that can be rendered. It seals difficult areas such as windows, doors and timber to block connections. A product for both interior and exterior application.)

• *NEW* AirGuard^® Sealant (An adhesive sealant for permanently elastic, airtight bonding of joints and structural connections, plus connections of AVCLs to many different surfaces.)

• *NEW* Tyvek^® Primer (Transparent primer that is permanently tacky after curing, with a very fast curing time. It is recommended for high-porosity surfaces to create good adhesion.)

• *NEW* AirGuard^® Tape  (High performance flexible and hand-tearabletape to seal difficult areas such as corners inside the building with a very high tack)

• ‘Rising Stars’ include: Tyvek^® FlexWrap EZ and NF (a high performance, flexible self-adhesive flashing tape for airand water tight seals around windows, doors, and multiple custom shapes or awkward penetrations.)

• Reliable ‘All Stars’ include: Tyvek^® Acrylic, Tyvek^® Double-sided, Tyvek^® Butyl, and Tyvek^® Metallised

A Brand for All Seasons…

The Tyvek^® brand has it covered – for every regulation or specification and whether for installation to the interior or exterior of the envelope. All adhesive products work as part of optimal, holistic systems.

The AirGuard^® brand stands for high performance AVCLs and complementary accessories that make your building airtight from the inside.

Considering such a comprehensive and efficient offering, backed by proven reliability and expert service, why would responsible professionals choose any other system than Tyvek^® and AirGuard^®? Especially when every crucial box is ticked, from air and water tightness, to moisture control, durability, ease of installation… and vitally, improved energy performance in buildings.

About DuPont™ Tyvek® & DuPont Building Membranes and Products:

DuPont^™Tyvek^® advanced building membranes are unique in the market due to their high-quality single layer construction. Tyvek^®, in all its specialised versions, is naturally vapour open but also durably wind and water-tight. Lightweight yet robust, it is easy to install and offers long-term, proven reliability. Designed to protect the building envelope against the effects of weather and moisture, this family of membranes also offers optimal air-tightness and can help to improve the thermal performance, energy-efficiency and interior climatic stability. Tyvek^® is also designed to work as part of a holistic and optimal system with a range of other proven DuPont products for the building envelope, including the AirGuard^® advanced AVCL series, the highly versatile Tyvek^® FlexWrap air and water sealing tape, plus other specialised tapes and accessories. All DuPont building products come with the renowned service, expertise and technical back-up of a world-class science company.

About DuPont Safety & Construction

DuPont Safety & Construction is a global leader in delivering innovation for life’s essential needs in water, shelter and safety; enabling its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands including Corian®, Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, GreatStuff™, Styrofoam™ and Filmtec®.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, building and construction, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at www.dupont.com.

For more information about DuPont™ Tyvek®, AirGuard® and accessories please visit: energy-efficiency.dupont.com or www.construction.tyvek.co.uk or call 08444 068 722in the UK and 087 922 2740 in the ROI.

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