DuPont™ Tyvek® Protec™ 160
Synthetic Roofing Underlayment with Industry-Leading Walkability
DuPont™ Tyvek® Protec™ 160
Synthetic Roofing Underlayment with Industry-Leading Walkability
<br><b>DuPont™ Tyvek® Protec™</b> is a portfolio of engineered synthetic roofing underlayment's featuring a unique embossed non-woven technology from the trusted name in total building envelope solutions. <b>Tyvek® Protec™ 160’s</b> four-layer construction provides
industry-leading walkability in dry, wet, hot, cold and dirty conditions, ideal for slopes 2:12 or higher under a variety of roofing materials in repair, re-roofing and new construction.
Features & Benefits
Specifications
Standard Sizes
| Unit | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Roll | 48 in. | 250 ft. |
Testing
<b>Tyvek® Protec 160</b> exhibits the properties and characteristics indicated in the table below when tested as represented. Review all instructions and (Material) Safety Data Sheet ((M)SDS) before use. Please contact your local DuPont™ Tyvek Specialist before writing specifications around this product. Product properties are as follows:
| TEST METHOD | TEST TITLE | PROPERTY | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE | |||
| ASTM E108 | Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings | Fire Rating - Class A | Pass |
| STRENGTH | |||
| ASTM D4533 | Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles | Tear strength (MD / CD) | MD: 30 lbf CD: 35 lbf |
| WATER | |||
| ASTM E96 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials | Permeability | <0.05 Perms |
| GENERAL | |||
| ASTM D1777 | Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials | Nominal Thickness | 0.379 mm 14.9 mils |
| ASTM D751 | Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics | Tensile strength (MD / CD) | MD: 96.8 lbf CD: 95.4 lbf |
| ASTM D751 | Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics | Elongation (MD / CD) | MD: 20.3 % CD: 19.4 % |
Code Compliance
<b>Tyvek® Protec 160</b> complies with the following codes:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| US Product Listings & Verifications | ASTM D8257<br>ASTM E108<br>ICC-ES AC188 |
| Regional Code Listings & Reports | FBC, HVHZ, Miami-Dade |
| US Code Reports | ICC-ES AC188, per Intertek CCRR-0394 |
Additional Learning
Building Envelope Solutions
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