WrapShield Self-Adhered

WrapShield Self-Adhered (SA) combines the best properties of a vapor permeable membrane and an air barrier in one innovative, affordable self-adhering product.

It fully bonds (no mechanical attachment) to almost any substrate for air tightness and ease of installation, requiring minimal use of sealants or tapes.

WrapShield SA air barrier prevents lateral air movement enhancing building thermal performance and with a rating of 50 perms, provides the highest vapor permeability in a commercial quality, self-adhered, air barrier breather membrane.

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Rain Screen Design

Rain Screen Design

Rain Screen Design is a twofold approach used to control rain penetration into interior walls. The first line of defense minimizes rain passage by blocking leaks. The second defense intercepts all water allowing it to dissipate to the exterior.

Rain screen design is a simple, effective moisture management approach. VaproShield Membranes, Rain Screen Design Components and 3D Window Flashing Elements provide an affordable and innovative solution to build a breathable building envelope.

Vapro Shield

VaproShield Solutions Approach

VaproShield markets and distributes affordable, innovative products that reflect state-of-the-art building envelope science. Our systems offer distinct drying capability advantages in all types of building design including high rise construction. Our 20 year warranty exceeds all industry standards.

Real Issues, Real Solutions

Every year the building industry spends around $9B repairing and litigating damages from water and moisture. Air leakage results in increased energy use of up to 40% in heating climates and 15% in cooling climates.

Ikea Building

FiveTco, is a member of Cladding Dynamics, a consortium of independent manufacturer's representatives serving the architectural and building communities with years of sales, marketing, and engineering expertise in both the traditional and the unique application of CENTRIA insulated and uninsulated metal composite wall and roof systems.

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The Ikea rising near Ybor City, in the Tampa Bay area, now has the familiar blue walls, a store manager and enough qualified candidates in the hopper to fill all 53 management jobs. The Swedish furniture giant says the 353,000-square-foot building, which will be the biggest Ikea in Florida, is on schedule for a summer opening.

The store will be the chain’s first with an expanded Swedish foods department after a successful test in Boston.

The hiring process starts this winter for the other 350 full- and part-time jobs. The company points to its website, ikea.com, for dates when applications will be accepted. Read more…