<b>ww5™ Tyvek® Protec™ PSU</b> is an engineered self-adhered underlayment ideal for slopes 2:12 and higher which is designed to provide exceptional protection from ice-dams, wind-driven rain, snow, and water. <b>Tyvek® Protec™ PSU</b> has a synthetic slip-resistant walking surface and a polymer modified bitumen adhesive which can provide excellent steep slope walkability for installers and all-season performance.<br><br><b>Tyvek® Protec™ PSU</b> is designed for use under asphalt shingles, concrete tiles, all metal panels, shakes, synthetic shingles and primed cedar shakes. <b>Tyvek® Protec™ PSU</b> is a preferred underlayment when using ww5™ Tile Bond™ Roof Adhesive forattachment of clay or concrete roof tiles. See Code Information below for more details.<br><br><b>Tyvek® Protec™ PSU</b> can be applied in temperatures as low as 40°F and has a maximum service temperature of 240°F for applications under metal roofing or other high temperature applications."/>
Features & Benefits
Specifications
| Unit | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Roll | 36 in. | 67 ft. |
<b>Tyvek® Protec PSU</b> exhibits the properties and characteristics indicated in the table below when tested as represented. Review all instructions and (Material) Safety Data Sheet ((M)SDS) before use. Please contact your local ww5™ Tyvek Specialist before writing specifications around this product. Product properties are as follows:
| TEST METHOD | TEST TITLE | PROPERTY | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRENGTH | |||
| ASTM D1970 | Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection | Tensile strength (MD / CD) | MD: 100 lbs CD: 90 lbs |
| ASTM D1970 | Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection | Plywood Adhesion | 36 lbs/ft |
| WATER | |||
| ASTM E96 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials | MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) | <0.03 Perms |
| ASTM D4869 | Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing | Liquid Water Transmission | Pass |
| GENERAL | |||
| ASTM D1777 | Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials | Nominal Thickness | 50 mils |
<b>Tyvek® Protec PSU</b> complies with the following codes:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| US Product Listings & Verifications | ICC-ES AC188 & AC48 |
| Regional Code Listings & Reports | FBC, HVHZ, Miami-Dade |
| US Code Reports | ICC-ES AC188, per ICC-ESR 5378 |