Vapour permeance

Transmission through a specimen under specified conditions; it does not measure air leakage.

Material family: Construction, roofing and geosynthetics

Where it matters

Assembly-specific air, vapour and liquid-water control.

Testing and verification

Separate material permeance, assembly leakage, fire/code evidence and field continuity.

Related guides

Related products and materials

General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.

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