Vapor Barrier   Shields the living space from water vapor transmission.

Low permeability vapor barriers, in conjunction with the sealed GrateDrain system, protect the basement against moisture. Moisture can cause poor air quality, mold, mildew, fungus, odors, and damage to moisture sensitive equipment. Installing Vapor barriers can also protect the walls from being the cause of leaks in the basement. Moisture will find its way through you basement walls, as well as connecting them into the drain system, will keep you protected.

Performance & Choice

FinishShield- FinishShield is a 14mil cross-laminated vapor barrier that is Fire Retardant. It is the most economical vapor barrier and perfect if customers are going to install finished basement walls. Protects against moisture, mold, mildew, humidity, and potential wall leaks.

HD FinishShield- HD FinishShield is a 16mil, Fire Retardant wall vapor barrier. Recommended as a durable wall covering. It is perfect for basement walls where a customer may not finish right away, but would like the protection against moisture, mold, mildew, humidity, and potential wall leaks.

ThermalShield- Thermal Shield is a foil faced wall vapor barrier that has double layers of bubbles and true white poly wall vapor barrier on the back. It is the wall vapor barrier of choice for adding additional insulation reflecting indoor heat back into the basement space. Save energy and protect against moisture, mold, mildew, humidity, and potential wall leaks.

Grate Products recommends that a wall vapor barrier be installed on all GrateDrain systems. The GrateDrain should be installed with a wall vapor barrier and Flexi-Flange for full protection of the basement.