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DESCRIPTION

10 MIL CLASS VAPOR RETARDER

 

Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are waterproofing membranes manufactured using top-quality polyethylene (polyole n) resins. Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are manufactured to be used in contact with soil and granular ll under concrete slabs, beams, and footings, and provide exceptionally low water vapor permeance. Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are manufactured by Poly-America, an industry leader in the manufacture of polyethylene lms. Poly-America utilizes state-of-the-art process- ing equipment.

 

VAPOR RETARDER HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Developed for use as a durable vapor retarder.
  • Formulated from top-quality polyethylene (polyole n) res-ins.
  • Exceeds industry-standard ASTM E 1745 Class A, Class B, and Class C specifications.
  • Restricts migration of soil gases such as radon and methane.
  • Exceptionally low water vapor permeance, three times lower than industry-standard ASTM E 1745 Class A requirement.
  • Manufactured by Poly-America on state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment with full-time on-line quality monitor- ing and routine laboratory testing.
  • Maintains low water vapor permeance even after exposure to severe eld conditions.
  • Outstanding tensile properties and puncture resistance.
  • Excellent resistance to low-temperature brittleness.
  • Available nationwide.

 

MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

All resins, additives, and concentrates for use in Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders must meet Poly-America's stringent raw material specifications. Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarder is manufactured with continuous process-control monitoring and is routinely tested in Poly-America's state-of-the-art laboratory during and after production. In addition, Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarder has been tested by accredited independent laboratories to ensure that it meets ASTM E 1745 Class A, Class B, and Class C specifications.

 

INSTALLATION

 

Installation of Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarder, including placement, lap joints, pipe penetrations, protection, repair, and suggested eld check list, shall be in accordance with ASTM E 1643 standard practice and the project specifications and plans.

 

YELLOW GUARD

  • Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are waterproofing membranes manufactured using top-quality polyethylene (polyole n) resins. Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are manufactured to be used in contact with soil and granular ll under concrete slabs, beams, and footings, and provide exceptionally low water vapor permeance. Husky® Yellow Guard® vapor retarders are manufactured by Poly-America, an industry leader in the manufacture of polyethylene lms. Poly-America utilizes state-of-the-art process- ing equipment.

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