Elevate has a 40-year legacy of proven experience in roofing solutions that perform reliably and protect communities. The V-Gard range of Vapor Control Membranes is designed to be used as a vapor control layer in Elevate's roofing systems. Vapor control layers (VCLs) primarily serve to control the moisture migration through the roof assembly, eliminating the risk of moisture build-up from condensation and ensuring the thermal performance of the insulation. Elevate's Vapor Control Membranes provide air tightness, assisting in controlling energy losses, and efficient installation processes for diverse types of roofs.
V-Gard Vapor Control Membrane
It consists of reinforced aluminium foil with self-adhesive bituminous backing protected by a release film. The fiberglass reinforcement provides high strength to the membrane, which guarantees mechanical performance. This reinforcement also makes it resistant to foot traffic and suitable for applications that involve high mechanical stresses.
Products Benefits
- Vapor resistance: the vapor resistance value is expressed by an Sd (equivalent air layer thickness) of >1,500 m. It is therefore suitable for most roofs.
- Resistant to foot traffic: the engineered composition of V-Gard provides high resistance to static loading and dynamic impact. Its strong physical properties make it suitable for direct application onto metal decks, limiting the risk of tears caused by foot traffic.
- Safe and efficient installation: the installation of V-Gard is part of a single-ply concept, it is a 100% cold and user-friendly process that does not require an open flame. It can adhere using primer to most substrates such as concrete, plywood, OSB, and metal decks.
- Substrate for attaching insulation with PU adhesives: the treated surface of V-Gard is ideal for the adhesion of insulation boards when mechanical fastening to the deck is not an option.
- Efficient air barrier: V-Gard can be adhered to almost any substrate, even brick walls, minimizing air leaks and contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the building.
- Adhesion: V-Gard achieves excellent wind uplift performance on different roof substrates.
- Preprinted overlap marking: the overlap marking printed on both sides of the V-Gard membrane further facilitates installation.
- One-source supplier: the use of V-Gard ensures a compatible design and high-quality performance where all roofing components are supplied and warranted by one manufacturer.
- Minimal packaging: each roll of V-Gard comes in a belly band wrap, which minimizes waste.
V-GardTM ALU 1500 High Performing Vapor Control Membrane
The Elevate V-Gard ALU 1500 vapor control membrane is designed to be used as a vapor control layer in Elevate roofing systems where insulation is either mechanically attached or loosely laid. It consists of reinforced aluminium foil with a hot-melt adhesive backing protected by a release film. The UV-stabilized polymeric reinforcement provides high strength to the membrane, guaranteeing an excellent mechanical performance. This reinforcement also makes the membrane resistant to foot traffic during installation.
The strong adhesion of the hot-melt backing eases installation and offers good self-adhesive seaming performance. This, together with the UV-stabilized polymeric foil surface of the V-Gard ALU 1500 membrane, provides temporary protection to the substrate, based on certain conditions. V-Gard ALU 1500 can be applied over metal and wooden roof decks.
Product Benefits
- Excellent vapor resistance: the value is expressed by an Sd (equivalent air layer thickness) of >1,500 m. It is therefore suitable for most roofs.
- Efficient air barrier: V-Gard ALU 1500 can be adhered to most substrates, minimizing air leaks and contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the building.
- Safe and easy to install: the installation of V-Gard ALU 1500 is part of a single-ply concept, thanks to its high-performing backing adhesive: it is a 100% cold and user-friendly process that does not require an open flame. It is suitable to be used on substrates such as plywood, OSB and metal decks.
- Good seaming and adhesion to the substrate: V-Gard ALU 1500 has one of the best performances of its category, due to its hot-melt backing adhesive.
- Preprinted overlap marking: The overlap marking printed on one side of the V-Gard ALU 1500 membrane further facilitates installation.
- Resistant to foot traffic: The engineered composition of V-Gard ALU 1500 provides high mechanical performance. Its strong physical properties make it suitable for direct application onto metal decks, limiting the risk of tears caused by foot traffic.
- Low calorific value: the V-GARD ALU 1500 has a calorific value lower <11,600 kJ/m², which is needed in markets with high fire requirements.
- One-source supplier: the use of V-Gard ALU 1500 ensures a compatible design and high-quality performance where all roofing components are supplied and warranted by one manufacturer.
- Minimal packaging: Each roll of V-Gard Alu 1500 comes in a belly band wrap, which minimizes waste.
Technical Specifications
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Roll Width | 1.5 m |
| Roll Length | 100 m |
| Water Vapor Permeability (Sd) | >1500 m |
| Calorific Value | ≤11,600 kJ/m² |
V-Gard™ PE Competitive Vapor Control Foils
Elevate’s range of V-Gard PE vapor control foils is designed to be used as vapor control layers in Elevate roofing systems where insulation is either mechanically attached or loosely laid. These foils are made from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and come rolled, and properly protected. They can be used on all common substrates, even at low temperatures. With panel sizes up to 6 m x 50 m, up to 300 m² can be covered with a single roll, reducing the amount of seams.
The V-Gard PE 200 and V-Gard PE 400 foils contain a high percentage of recycled materials, reducing their environmental impact while remaining easily recyclable. Their anthracite colour also provides additional UV protection.
The V-Gard PE 200 E foil meets Class E classification according to the EN 13501-1 standard, making it suitable for projects with higher fire safety requirements. It is available in a translucent green colour, crafted from high-quality granules.
V-Gard PE foils can be left exposed during installation, keeping their product properties unchanged. When required, the V-Gard PE vapor control foils can be seamed with the V-Gard PE Seam Tape.
Product Benefits
- Safe and efficient installation: the installation of V-Gard PE foils is part of a single-ply concept: it is a 100% cold and user-friendly process
- Chemical resistance: V-Gard PE foils have passed tests following the EN 1847 standard that measures alkali resistance
- Cost-effective: suitable for most substrates while being price competitive for the roofs of buildings with limited humidity production.
- One-source supplier: The use of V-Gard PE foils ensures a compatible design and high-quality performance where all roofing components are supplied and warranted by one manufacturer.
- Unlimited shelf-life: when stored under proper conditions, the shelf-life of the V-Gard PE foils is unlimited.
Technical Specifications
| Product | V-Gard PE 200 | V-Gard Pe 200 E | V-Gard Pe 400 |
| Thickness | 0.2 Mm | 0.2 Mm | 0.4 Mm |
| Roll Width | 6 M | 6 M | 4 M |
| Roll Length | 50 M | 50 M | 25 M |
| Water Vapor Permeability (Sd) | 110 M | 110 M | 220 M |
| Reaction To Fire | F | E | F |
| Colour | Opaque Anthracite | Translucent Green | Opaque Anthracite |
