Air Tightness

The airtightness of a dwelling, or its air permeability, is expressed in terms of air leakage in cubic meters per hour per square meter of the dwelling envelope area when the building is subjected to a differential pressure of 50 Pascals (m3/(h.m2) @ 50Pa). The dwelling envelope area is defined in this context as the total area of all floors, walls and ceilings bordering the dwelling, including elements adjoining other heated or unheated spaces. Air leakage is defined as the flow of air through gaps and cracks in the building fabric. Uncontrolled air leakage increases the amount of heat loss as warm air is displaced through the envelope by colder air from outside. Air leakage of warm damp air through the building structure can also lead to condensation within the fabric (interstitial condensation), which reduces insulation performance and causes fabric deterioration.

ECT Adhesives work in partnership with Tremco Illbruck to bring to the market a number of key products including Membranes, Tapes, Sealants and Foams to assist with meeting current building regulations.

We introduce the i3 System:

As building regulations change, new solutions and practices are required. The i3 system provides a state-of-the-art universal sealing system for the perimeter sealing of windows, that seals OUT weather while sealing IN comfort and energy savings. i3 is an externally weatherproof system, which also prohibits the formation of condensation. This is a problem that can lead to a reduction in the level of thermal insulation, damage to building components and mould formation.

By selecting appropriate products from our seven system components, various combinations can be created to suit the installation situation, thereby sealing out weather whilst sealing in comfort and energy savings.

A typical example of the i3 system comprises of:

TP 600 for External - Forms a vapour permeable external weather-tight seal;

FM 330 Expansion Foam - with movement accommodation factor of 50% ensuring integrity of the seal;

ME508 for Internal - a non-woven fleece laminate which is self-adhesive across the full width of the membrane for optimised adhesion and vapour control.

traditional casement window detail example:

Videos:

There are a number of videos demonstrating various installation situations benefiting from the application of the i3 system such as:

  • INSTALLATION OF A WINDOW INTO A BRICK & BLOCK CAVITY WALL
  • INSTALLATION INTO TIMBER FRAME OPENING

  • INSTALLATION OF A WINDOW INTO A CHECK REVEAL

  • PROJECTING WINDOW PERIMETER SEALING

Click on the Orange Button to the right to follow the link to 5 videos demonstrating the i3 system

ILLBRUCK AA270 FOAM GUN

Premium quality PU foam gun

Illbruck FM 330 Pro Foam Air Seal

Excellent elasticity, Air Tightness & Acoustic properties.

Illbruck ME508 Duo Membrane EW/F

Excellent elasticity, Air Tightness & Acoustic properties.

Illbruck ME501 Duo Window Membrane HD

High strength, tear resistant membrane providing an air-tight and weather-tight…

Illbruck SP525 600ml Foil - ECT Adhesives

SP525 Frame and Façade Sealant & Adhesive

Low modulus sealant with high movement capability.

ME500 Duo Flexible Window Membrane - ECT Adhesives

Illbruck ME500 Duo Flexible Window Membrane

Intelligent membrane providing perimeter window seal

TP600 Compriband - ECT Adhesives

Illbruck TP600 Compriband 600 Window, Facade

Impregnated joint sealing tape for window perimeter seals with BBA…

Illbruck TP450 Compriband Timber Max

Soft, flexible open cell PU foam, impregnated with an acrylic…

Illbruck ME315 Total Protection Tape

Single-sided air & weather tight seal adhesive tape-Interior & Exterior…

Illbruck ME010 Facade UV & Fire Membrane

Water & air tight, vapour permeable polyester breather membrane

Illbruck SP525 600ml Foil - ECT Adhesives

Illbruck SP025 Fire Membrane Adhesive

Façade sealant for external & internal use according to DIN…

Illbruck TP601 Compriband e Window, Facade

Impregnated tape encapsulated before use in a tear-off, polypropylene film…

Illbruck AA290 PU Solvent Cleaner Aerosol

Excellent elasticity, Air Tightness & Acoustic properties.

ME220 EPDM Membrane

Illbruck ME220 EPDM Membrane

EPDM membrane-weather sealing joint between window or façade & adjacent…

Illbruck OT015 High Tack Membrane Adhesive

OT015 is a high tack Membrane adhesive which is used…

CONTACT INFO

ECT Adhesive Solutions, Unit 5, Willsborough Industrial Estate, Clonshaugh, Dublin D17 X336.

+353 1 885 0000

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