Compare WALLTITE with traditional systems
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WALLTITE
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Glass fibre
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Wool
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Blown cellulose
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Open-cell foam
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U-Value (100mm)
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0.25
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0.33
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0.33
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0.33
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0.33
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Approved air barrier system
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Yes
Air leakage <0.001 L/s/m² @ 50 Pa at 50mm thickness
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
Air leakage 0.005 L/s/m² @ 75 Pa at 130mm thickness
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Seamless construction
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Rigid
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Fully adhered
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Adds structural strength
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Long service life
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Absorbs water
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<4% v/v
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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>40% v/v
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Allows moisture vapour in
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Minimal
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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