Roofers' Guide to Underslating Membranes - IKO

Breather membrane3Why Rubershield-Pro is thebreather membrane of choiceToday a new generation of underslating is available andmost roofers have moved towards breather membranessuch as Rubershield-Pro. A breather membrane allowspotentially harmful moisture vapour to escape fromwithin a building to the outside air, while remaining rainand water-resistant.One membrane suitable and approved for all typesof roofing construction is a huge benefit, especially whenit’s also lightweight, easy to handle, strong and durable.Rubershield-Pro is a second-generation breathermembrane, which conforms to the highest performanceand professional standards. Designed as a fully supportedor unsupported breathable underlay for tiled, slated ormetal roofing systems, it’s equally suitable whetherdraped unsupported over rafters or laid directly overinsulation.The high vapour permeability and waterproof nature ofthis triple-layer engineered fabric, combined with itsexcellent tensile/tear strength and high wind upliftresistance, provides a permanent quality underlay for thelife of the roof construction, making Rubershield-Pro theprofessional’s ultimate choice.Additional features andbenefits of Rubershield-ProRubershield-Pro is suitable and certified for use in allcategory types of pitched roof construction.•••••••••Highly breathable so allows the escape of harmfulmoisture vapourRobust with high tensile and tear strengthHigh wind uplift resistanceWater and rain resistantLong-term durabilityIdeal for warm or cold roof applications(ventilated/unventilated)BBA Certification for all roof configurationsEnvironmentally friendly– no adhesives or toxic additives100% recyclable