Protecto Wrap Company, manufacturer of waterproofing and energy-saving building products, has introduced Protecto Shield Air Vapor Moisture (AVM) Sheathing, a pre-laminated air barrier panel system for waterproofing and weatherproofing exterior walls.

One of the major problems in today’s buildings is air leakage, which transports air and moisture through the exterior envelope of the building resulting in serious consequences. Extensive field experience has lead to an innovative solution. Utilize common and proven components and prefabricate the exterior sheathing panels in a controlled environment. This simple idea is revolutionizing the construction industry. The combination of the best exterior wall sheathing in North America and the most advanced self-adhering air, vapour, moisture barrier has resulted in a state of the art industry standard. Protecto Shield AVM panels are pre-assembled in a factory controlled environment. Impeccable quality is therefore possible, regardless of the site conditions under which the panels will be installed. Architects and contractors alike have praised this system for its effectiveness and ease of installation. Using Protecto Shield AVM Sheathing significantly lowers labour costs and eliminates problems related to workmanship over site applied air vapour barriers. Since the panels are prefabricated, time is saved and installation can be accomplished in most weather conditions with a smaller work crew. Protecto Shield AVM Sheathing system is comprised of an air impervious and Type 1 vapour-resistant composite panel and a self-adhering elastomeric membrane for seamless continuity. Protecto AVM Sheathing is a 4-foot by 8-foot panel of DensGlass Gold with a factory-applied, 40-millimetre-thick Butyl Hybrid water-proofing membrane with a white tri-layered laminate high density polyethylene facer. The joints between the panels are made seamless by application of peel and stick Protecto Shield Seam Tape. Protecto Shield AVM Sheathing system is particularly useful when the highest tolerances are necessary for weather and moisture protection, especially in cold and wet environments. Protecto Shield AVM Sheathing can be installed on any structure where the design requires a full coverage air, vapour, moisture barrier including: high-rise office and condominium projects, governmental, institutional, hightech, commercial and industrial construction projects.