Vapor retarders for flat roofs
When constructing flat roofs, there are two main requirements from the relevant codes and standards: Rain protection and fire protection. Since the top layer of a flat roof must be absolutely watertight and rainproof, condensation water cannot diffuse in or out. For this reason, additional measures must be taken to prevent moisture from penetrating into the roof structure from the inside, especially into the insulation.
In practice, vapor barriers with an sd value of more than 1500 m made of plastic foil, bitumen foil or aluminum composite foil are used.
In the case of large roof areas (more than 2,500 m2 according to DIN 18234), fire propagation via the roof must also be retarded. The fire load of vapor barriers designed according to standards must not exceed 10,500 kJ/m2 and they must be at least normally flammable (building material class E according to DIN EN 13505-1).
For this application, CaPlast offers diffusion-tight air and vapor barriers made of multilayer aluminum composite with extremely tear-resistant fabric reinforcement, which are laid between the reinforced concrete ceiling or trapezoidal profile and thermal insulation. For easier installation, we equip the sheets with a self-adhesive layer on the underside on request.
We will be happy to assist you in testing your complete systems for flat roof construction for compatibility with our CaVap Alu vapor retarders.
Configure your vapor retarders individually
At CaPlast, you have the option of matching functional properties such as sd value, tear strength, tensile strength, elongation, flame retardancy, outdoor weatherability, and temperature resistance precisely to the desired application and target functionality of vapor retardants. Talk to us about your requirements in terms of sustainability, energy efficiency, thermal insulation, transparency, handling, printing and quality. In the download area you will find our current data sheets.
Important properties of vapor barriers for the flat roof
- Self-adhesive over the entire surface
- Highly abrasion and scratch resistant
- Highly open to diffusion
- Screw-through resistant
- Flame retardant (burning dripping) according to DIN 4102/B1
- Installation safe
- Oil and surfactant resistant
- UV-resistant
- Heat and swell weldable
Common materials for CaPlast vapor barriers
We know how to optimize the physical properties of modern vapor barriers. Our sales department will be happy to advise you on the selection of material and coating for your application.
- multilayer aluminum composite with tear-resistant fabric reinforcement
- optionally with full-surface acrylate or hotmelt adhesive plus liner for protection
CaPlast offers these various roof products
Vapor Retarders and Vapor Barriers
Individually developed functional films such as vapor retarders, vapor barriers, sarking membranes, underlayment’s as well as system accessories.
Sub-tensioning, Sub-covering and Sub-roofing
Individually developed functional films such as sub-roofing membranes, sarking membranes, underlayment membranes as well as system accessories such as corners.
Vapor Barriers for the Flat Roof
Match sd value, tear strength, tensile strength, flame retardancy, outdoor weatherability, temperature resistance, etc. to your application.
CaPlast offers these various construction products
Roof products
Individually developed functional films such as vapor retarders, vapor barriers, sarking membranes, underlayments as well as system accessories.
Waterproofing Products
Development of decoupling membranes as well as sealing membranes, moisture barrier, vapor barrier on floor slabs or sealing level in the exterior area.
Facade products
CaPlast offers facade membranes of building material class B (EN 13501-1) especially for special buildings such as schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
Garden and Landscaping
Whether darkening films for greenhouses or root protection films - at CaPlast you are at the right address.
Sewer pipe rehabilitation
Whether CIPP pipe liners, darkening films for greenhouses or root protection films ¬- at CaPlast you are at the right address.