At Basetec, our Building Membrane and Protective Sheeting range covers two essential product types for construction professionals: Vapour Barrier Membranes and Protective Construction Sheeting.
What are Vapour Barrier Membranes?
A vapour barrier (or vapour retarder) is a sheet material—commonly polyethylene, foil-backed films, or bespoke polymer membranes—designed to resist moisture diffusion through walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs. They also help control interstitial condensation and protect structural integrity.
Why Do Vapour Barriers Matter?
Vapour barriers p
revent moisture ingress that can lead to mould, rot, and poor thermal performance, and they maintain building envelope efficiency by managing air‑borne vapour. As a result, they reduce long-term structural repair costs and extend service life.
Typical Vapour Barrier Applications
Residential & Commercial Walls – installed beneath plasterboard or cladding to control damp.
Floors & Concrete Slabs – to guard against ground moisture.
Roofs & Attics – keeping condensation out of insulation layers.
What is Protective Construction Sheeting?
Unlike vapour membranes,
protective sheeting membranes are heavy-duty polythene sheeting products used as temporary covering to protect surfaces, scaffolding, or site elements against dirt, paint, and damage during works.
Examples include flame-retardant sheeting that safeguards surfaces while meeting safety standards, and temporary protective sheeting used for floors, furniture, walls, and windows during renovation or painting.
Benefits of Protective Sheeting Products
Site Protection: Ideal for covering floors, joinery, counters, and doors.
Fire‑Safe Site Cover: Flame‑retardant variants ensure compliance in mixed‑use and commercial work areas.
Versatility: Easily cut, taped, or draped—quick to deploy and remove.
What building membrane and protective sheeting brands do we stock?
We stock and supply high-quality building membrane systems, including full vapour barrier systems from
A. Proctor Group and Visqueen. We also stock specialist protective sheeting products from Visqueen and Toughsheet in a range of sizes and thicknesses, including flame retardant membranes.
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