TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Blueskin® Breather
Self-Adhesive Vapor Permeable
Transition Air Barrier Membrane
US Patent No. 6,901,712
Physical Properties
-Colour
-Thickness
-Application Temp
-Service Temp
-Elongation
(ASTM D412)
-Tensile Strength
(ASTM D412)
-Puncture Resistance
(ASTM E154)
-Low Temperature
Flexibility @-40°F
(ASTM D3111)
-Hydrostatic Water
Resistance (ASTM D751
Procedure A)
- Watertightness
(CGSB 37.58-M86)
White
17 mils
Minimum +40°F
-40°F to 158°F
65%
md 1074 psi
xd 665 psi
30 lbf
Pass
18 psi
Pass
-Water Vapor Permeance
(ASTM E96)
-Air Permeability
(ASTM E283)
Applied to a concrete block
wall over Aquatac Primer
incorporating a lap joint
-Resistance to Sustained
Wind Load
Membrane: 37 Perms
Membrane with Aquatac Primer:
8 perms
Pressure Air Leakage Rate
lbs/ft2 CFM/ft2
1.6 0.002
5.2 0.006
10.5 0.012
Resists a suction pressure of
20.9 lbs/ft2 maintained for 1 hour with no
increase in air leakage rate when tested
at 1.6 lbs/ft2
Packaging
-Thickness
-Roll Length
-Roll Width
-Top Surface
-Bottom Surface
17 mils
100 ft
36”, 12”, 9”, 6”,3”
Microporous film
Siliconized release paper
Description
Blueskin® Breather is a self-adhering membrane consisting of a microporous film laminate, backed with a
specially applied adhesive, which allows water vapor to permeate through while acting as a barrier to air and bulk
water.
Features
-High water vapor permeance allows wall assembly to “breathe”.
-Resists hydrostatic water pressure and wind driven rain.
-Excellent adhesion to prepared substrates of concrete, concrete block, metal, drywall, plywood and OSB.
-Self-adhesive system prevents lateral air movement and eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners.
-Bridges crack and joints in substrates.
-Light in weight to provide ease of application.
Uses
Blueskin® Bre