Description

ProctorPassive SmartVap 100 is an air barrier and variable vapour diffusion resistance retarder membrane installed to the interior of stud walls, to manage air and vapour movement through wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies. It is not intended for use as a vapour barrier in applications with constant high humidity.

ProctorPassive SmartVap 100 is a two-layer spun-bonded polyolefin membrane. It is an air barrier and variable vapour diffusion resistance retarder. It is white with green and blue printing, and supplied in rolls 1.5 m x 30 m.

Scope

1. ProctorPassive SmartVap 100 is certified for use:

• a) in buildings
  • I. timber-framed designed and constructed to:
  • i. NZS3604:2011 Timber framed buildings or
  • ii. NZS3603:1993 Timber Structures Standard and AS/NZS1170:2002 Structural Design Actions, or
  • II. light steel-framed designed and constructed to:
  • i. NASH Standard Part 2: 2019 Light Steel Framed Buildings or
  • ii. NASH Standard Part 1: 2019 Design Criteria and AS/NZS 1170, and
  • III. located in any exposure zone except microclimates (as defined in NZS3604),
• b) except where there is constant high humidity from high moisture loads such as swimming pools, and commercial laundries and kitchens.

2. ProctorPassive SmartVap 100 shall:

• a) be installed in accordance with the ProctorPassive SmartVap100 Install Guide Aug 2020, and
• b) not be exposed to the weather or direct sunlight for more than 4 weeks during construction.

3. Contribution to compliance with Building Code clause H1.3.1(b) is conditional on the building element incorporating ProctorPassive SmartVap 100 being part of the thermal envelope of the building.