A Vapour Control Layer, or VCL for short, is a plastic layer that restricts the movement of warm, moist air from inside a property into the fabric of the building. VCLs prevent excess moisture …

2022年4月3日 · What is the purpose of a Vapour Control Layer (VCL)? When condensation occurs within a property’s structure, it may cause significant issues that are costly to rectify. …

5 天之前 · Wall installation for vapour control layers Generally speaking when you install a VCL to the walls of existing properties, you are installing a stud wall with insulation. If you use …

A Vapour Control Layer (VCL) is a super-thin material, often made of thermoplastic polymer foil sheet, used throughout construction projects designed to stop water vapour from seeping into …

2022年4月3日 · A 'vapour control layer', or 'VCL', reduces the water vapour transfer through any building and reduces the risk of condensation forming. This is done by installing it on the inner …

2019年2月19日 · This is known as a vapour control layer (VCL) or a vapour retarder. A VCL is always used as close to the inner face of a wall as possible and reduces the amount of …

What is a VCL? A VCL is a membrane used throughout construction projects and it is designed to protect building elements from degradation by restricting the movement of water vapour from …

2023年5月31日 · What is a VCL? A VCL is a membrane used throughout construction projects and it is designed to protect building elements from degradation by restricting the movement of …

Vapour Control Layers (VCLs) are materials specifically designed to limit the amount of moisture vapor that diffuses into the building envelope, thereby reducing the risk of condensation within …

The VCL can be lapped directly to the subfloor, tied into a VCL along the ceiling or to the airtight layer between floors in multi-storey dwellings. If in doubt, please send