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Vantell Utility Moisture Flash (UMF)

Vantell Utility Moisture Flash (UMF) is a moisture and vapor barrier designed for critical foundation and sill plate details.

Product Overview

Vantell Utility Moisture Flash (UMF) is a moisture and vapor barrier designed for critical foundation and sill plate details. It is installed between concrete foundations and timber sill plates to help block moisture migration, reduce capillary wicking, and protect the wood structure from mold, rot, and long-term moisture damage.

With a convenient 12-inch width and 36 m roll length, UMF is suitable for foundation sill plates, concrete-to-wood transitions, and other moisture-sensitive connection details within the building envelope.

Product Information

ModelVUMF12
Width × Length0.3048 m × 36 m
Package20 rolls / ctn

Key Benefits

  • Helps block moisture and vapor migration from concrete foundations

  • Acts as a capillary break below timber sill plates

  • Helps reduce mold, rot, and moisture-related deterioration

  • Low vapor permeance for foundation moisture protection

  • Convenient 12-inch width for sill plate and foundation details

Technical Data

Gram Weight110 g/m²
Thickness0.16 mm
Vapor Permeance
Water ResistancePass, hydrostatic head of 55 cm for 5 hours   AATCC 127
Tensile Breaking Strength        MD: ≥ 300 N
>>>        CD: ≥ 290 N   ASTM D5034     
Elongation at Break        MD: ≥ 30%
>>>        CD: ≥ 20%   ASTM D5034     
Nail Tear Resistance        MD: ≥ 350 N/mm
>>>        CD: ≥ 380 N/mm   ASTM D228     
Air Permeance≤ 0.02 L/(s·m²) @ 75 Pa   ASTM E2178
System Note: For best long-term performance, this product should be used as part of a complete Vantell building envelope moisture management system.

Key Applications

  • Foundation sill plate moisture protection
  • Concrete foundation to timber structure separation
  • Moisture and vapor barrier below sill plates
  • Mold and rot prevention at foundation connections
  • Residential and light commercial building envelope details

Installation Examples

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