Certification
Green Certified Product Detail

NGBS point-worthy green home building products for NGBS Green Certification.

CertainTeed Membrain Continuous Air Barrier and Smart Vapor Retarder

Product Information

Made from an advanced material that changes its permeability with the ambient humidity condition, MemBrain acts like a traditional vapor retarder to protect wall cavities, but also allows closed building envelope systems to dramatically increase their drying potential with seasonal climatic changes.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      609.1 Regional materials are used for major and/or minor components of the building. 2-10 Home is constructed within 500 miles of CertainTeed's manufacturing facility.

      100% of CertainTeed Membrain product is manufactured within 500 miles (specifically, within 310 miles).

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      609.1 Regional materials are used for major and/or minor components of the building. 2-10 Home is constructed within 500 miles of CertainTeed's manufacturing facilities.

      100% of CertainTeed Membrain product is manufactured within 500 miles (specifically, within 310 miles).

      Manufacturer’s Comments