Vapour Control Barrier Flat Roof

Vapour control layer for a cold roof.

Vapour control barrier flat roof.

A polythene vapour barrier limits the movement of air and water vapour through a membrane so a vapour control layer is air permeable or vapour permeable. We provide a vapour control layer for flat roof installations as well as heavy duty vapour control layers for a warm flat roof. A vapour control layer helps you shield your building from the consequences of condensation condensation is generated when warm moist air rises and condenses into a liquid on contact with the cooler areas above the insulation. However the cross ventilation does not completely remove the moisture vapour in the ceiling void and a vapour control layer sealed at joints and penetrations is required under the insulation and over the plasterboard to provide a barrier against moisture vapour rising up from the room below.

The notion behind a vapour control layer is to install it on the room. Vapour control layers vcl. There is no requirement for any air gaps. A vapour control layer is designed to catch this vapour preventing it from condensing on the insulation or elsewhere in the loft space or attic.

At roofing superstore our choice of flat roof materials includes everything you need to create a long lasting weather proof flat roof that performs and looks good too. Comparatively a vapour barrier prevents any movement of vapour or air occurring through the building instead of just limiting it to a controlled level. A vapour control layer or vcl on a warm flat roof sits between the roof decking and the insulation.