Most masonry back-up wall systems are installed in three or four steps. All too often, these moisture barriers fail, either because of inherent design flaws or improper installation practices. One common downfall is the wet insulation that results when humidity and pressure differentials between a building’s interior and the exterior produces condensation. Another is inexpert installation by untrained personnel that leaves gaps in the vapor barrier or insulation.
No matter how they occur, over the long-term, these air and water breaches can generate significant damage. For example, moisture can eventually cause framing screws to rust, compromising the connection between the metal framing and brick veneer. That can lead to a whole host of problems. At a minimum, the final outcome is a back-up wall that not only wastes energy, but one that also fosters the formation of mold within the building envelope.
invelope solves all these problems by combining R-14 insulation, high-performance air and vapor barriers, and a metal drain plane in a one-piece panel that not only protects and insulates buildings, but is durable and easy to install, too.
invelope is Green
The Environmentally Superior Alternative
Beyond its extraordinary promise as a barrier wall solution for commercial buildings, invelope is also
widely acknowledged for its environmental attributes. Thanks to its superior insulation, mold
elimination, moisture protection, and durability, invelope can help buildings earn LEED points in
categories such as energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor enviromental quality.
And that’s not all. Because of its high volume of recycled content and the environmental friendliness
of its component materials, invelope also has the proud distinction of being the first-ever barrier-wall
material to earn the coveted Cradle to CradleSM certification. That makes buildings using invelope
eligible for potential LEED credits in Innovation in Design.
