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DuPont?s holistic approach achieves extraordinary results at BRE
Airtightness is much more than just the Right Product – it?s the right System
10 May 2017
DuPont?s Holistic Approach
Airtightness is much more than just the right product, it?s the right system?
Architects, builders, developers and savvy home buyers are beginning to understand not only the importance of airtightness, but also the potential complexity in getting it right. There is, however, a very simple solution: work with a proven system of carefully developed and tested products ? and the expert team behind them.
Recently, a project to bring key membranes, AVCLs, tapes, sealants ? and vitally ? correct installation methods together into one ideal ?passive house? demonstration was undertaken at BRE (Building Research Establishment), with assistance from DuPont. The results ?impressed everyone?, according to Nick Williams, DuPont? Tyvek® Technical Manager UK & ROI, who facilitated the project and emphasises that, ?we also know that with new product developments, or different DuPont product combinations, the performance could be even better.? As part of its customary standards of independent and thorough testing, the BRE built a compact timber structure on site. The following products were then fitted, taking great care to correctly install and properly seal at laps and penetrations, and in all corners, curves and awkward sp...