DuPont™ Tyvek® StructureGuard installation

NBS: H92 785, P10 320 Also: H20, H21, H30, H31, M30

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the end of this Installation Sheet).
Breather Membrane to EN 13859-2:2014 shall be Tyvek® StructureGuard™ as supplied by DuPont Performance
Building Solutions, HERE, 470 Bath Rd, Arno's Vale, Bristol. BS4 3AP. UK

Storage
Rolls of Tyvek® StructureGuard™ should be stored palletised or on their sides on a smooth clean surface, under cover
and protected from direct sunlight.

General
Care should be taken when handling the membrane in order to prevent tears and punctures occurring. Any that do occur
should be repaired with Tyvek® Acrylic Tape (2060B).

Application
Unroll Tyvek® StructureGuard™ horizontally over the face of the construction. Ensure maximum coverage by extending
100mm min below the sheathing, CP board or lowest structural timber/steel member.

Initial fixing
Tyvek® Double sided (acrylic) Tape (50mm) may be used to provide an initial fix for Tyvek® StructureGuard™, but
mechanical fixings (see below) must be made almost immediately after. Permanent security of the membrane may also
be made with external insulation, battens or cladding brackets. Extra care should be taken where the membrane is
exposed to high wind conditions.

Fixing – to timber studs/sheathing

Fix Tyvek® StructureGuard™ with stainless steel staples or corrosion resistant nails. Fix membrane at 600mm centres
horizontally, 300mm centres vertically and at 150mm centres at joints and openings.

Fixing - to masonry
Tyvek® StructureGuard™ may be fixed to masonry with a suitable anchor fixing system or a masonry nail/screw and
EPDM rubber washer. Fixings should be at maximum 500mm centres. Tyvek ® Butyl Tape (double sided) may be used to
fix the membrane in addition to the mechanical methods suggested above. A Primer can be applied to chalky or
porous masonry to seal the surface and improve adhesion before applying adhesive tape.

Fixing - to steelwork (SFS)

Initial (temporary) fixing of Tyvek ® StructureGuard™ may be made with continuous strips of Tyvek ® Double Sided
(acrylic) Tape. These should be supplemented with mechanical fixings through to the steel structure, where suitable drill-
tip or self-tapping screws may be used. The screws must sit flush (not countersunk) and a rubber or EPDM washer
should sit between the screw heads and the membrane to avoid water ingress. Screw fixings should be spaced vertically
at 500mm centres on every stud (typically spaced at 600mm horizontal centres).

Fixing - Rainscreen Cladding Applications

Tyvek® StructureGuard™ may be fixed to the external face of a cement bonded particle board, OSB or ply sheathing,
using a combination of Tyvek® Double sided (acrylic) Tape and stainless-steel staples. Tyvek® Housewrap may also be
secured by fixing through the sheathing to the underlying structure using suitable drill-tip or self-tapping screws. See
Fixing - to steelwork (SFS) above.

In many cases, the retrospective fixing of timber battens or metal brackets (& insulation) will provide the principle security
for the membrane. Care should be taken to ensure these components are fixed tightly over the membrane to avoid water
ingress. If in doubt Tyvek® Butyl Tape may be used between the component and the membrane.

Fixing to insulation
Fix Tyvek® StructureGuard™ to rigid insulation with a proprietary expanding insulation fixing anchor at maximum 500mm
centres. Penetrations made by wall ties or cladding brackets must be made good with either Tyvek ® Acrylic Tape
(2060B) or Tyvek® FlexWrap EZ.

Laps
All horizontal laps in the membrane should be 100mm min. Vertical laps should be 150mm min.

External corners
Dress Tyvek® StructureGuard™ around external corners ensuring a return of 300mm min.

Window openings
Wrap Tyvek® StructureGuard™ into window/door openings and seal to frame with Tyvek ® Acrylic Tape (2060B) or Tyvek
Plastering Tape if render is later to be applied. Make good to corners using Tyvek ® FlexWrap EZ.

Cavity barriers/trays/flashings
Dress Tyvek® StructureGuard™ over cavity barrier/tray/flashing ensuring a minimum lap of 100mm.

Floor junctions
Dress Tyvek® StructureGuard™ over intermediate floor zone ensuring a minimum lap of 100mm between sheets
Airtightness – sealing (optional)
Tyvek® StructureGuard™ has been tested for ‘Resistance to penetration of air’ in accordance with EN 12114 achieving
<0.25 m3/h.m2 at 50 Pa. With all laps and penetrations sealed, Tyvek® StructureGuard™ will contribute to the overall
airtightness of the building.

Seal the laps in Tyvek® StructureGuard™ with Tyvek® Acrylic Tape (2060B) or Tyvek® Double sided (acrylic) Tape.
Fixing penetrations can be sealed by applying Tyvek Butyl Tape to the substrate before the membrane is installed.
Complicated penetrations may be sealed using Tyvek® FlexWrap EZ.

System Solution
Tyvek® StructureGuard™ may be installed as part of a complete membrane system which includes an internal AVCL to
control condensation and to significantly improve overall airtightness for the element. DuPont™ AirGuard™ Reflective or
AirGuard™ Reflective E are recommended for this purpose.

Compatibility
Where timber treatments are used care should be taken to ensure they are touch-dry before the installation of the Tyvek ®
membrane. Retrospective spray applied micro emulsions can also pose significant risk to polymer-based materials such
as Tyvek® StructureGuard™. Masking the membrane against preservative treatments should be considered.

Temporary exposure period

Tyvek® StructureGuard™ may be left exposed for a period not exceeding 4 months, provided that the membrane is
adequately secured in accordance with our recommendations. Site conditions and exposure to wind should be assessed
to determine whether extra security measures for the membrane are required.

Fire regulations
Tyvek® StructureGuard™ has Fire Classification E in accordance with EN 13501-1. Care should be taken to determine
suitability of this membrane for the intended application, with specific regard to building height and proximity to boundary.
Users/specifiers should refer to their regional regulatory guidance documents in case there are any requirements or
variations that may restrict the use of this product.

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