Product Spotlight: ME060 A2 Air and Vapour Control Membrane (FR AVCL)

When condensation occurs within a building’s structure, it may cause significant issues that prove costly to rectify. Air and Vapour Control Membranes (or AVCL, Vapour Control Layers, VCL’s) play a crucial role in limiting the passage of moisture-rich air into the building’s fabric – safeguarding and providing longevity to the building’s structure.

What is a VCL and why are they needed?

AVCL’s or VCL’s are membranes which are installed on the warm interior side of a building. They are primarily designed to control the amount of moisture which passes through the fabric of the building. An AVCL will also provide an air tight barrier to limit heat loss and eliminate the passage of air in or out of the construction.

AVCL’s are required to be installed to ensure that the occurrence of interstitial condensation does not form within the building’s fabric. Installing an AVCL to the warm side of an insulated wall construction can also help to ensure that damp or mould will not occur internally within a habitable space.

Focus on ME060 A2 Air and Vapour Control Membrane (FR AVCL)

illbruck’s ME060 A2 Air and Vapour Control Membrane (FR AVCL) is a laminated, aluminium foil faced reinforced, air and vapour control membrane which holds a reaction to fire of A2-s1, d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1.

Designed for  use as an air and vapour barrier on the interior side of lightweight steel and timber frame systems, ME060 is highly suited for projects designated as “relevant buildings” within the latest amendments of Approved Document B.

Key Product Benefits:

• Reaction to fire classification of A2-s1, d0
• Air and vapour tight (can be used to comply with Passiv Haus standards)
• 95% heat reflection
• Provides significantly improved energy efficiency
• Aluminium, glass fibre reinforced membrane ensures long lasting strength and durability
• Supplied in 1.2m x 50m logs for easy application

For more information regarding the vapour control layers available within the Illbruck range, don’t hesitate to contact us today or visit our website for more information.