Standard for: Polyethylene Sheet for Use in Building Construction

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
51-GP-51M
Standard Type:
Consensus SDO Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Withdrawal
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 This standard applies to flexible sheet material made from low-density polyethylene, primary intended for use in building construction to retard the passage of moisture and water vapor.  The purpose of this standard is to control the thickness of polyethylene sheet material and to provide a basis for its procurement.

 

1.2 Material to this standard may also be suitable for use as a vapor barrier material for use in building construction, provided that it meets requirements contained in CAN/CGSB-51.33-M Vapor Barrier Sheet, Excluding Polyethylene for Use in Building Construction.

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