Cladco Box Profile Sheeting with DRIPSTOP Anti-Condensation

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What is Dripstop? Do I need it? Dripstop is a proven, economical way of stopping the underside of a metal roof dripping with condensation on uninsulated panels, by trapping and releasing water droplets back into the air. Dripstop membrane turns steel sheeting into anti-condensation roof sheets and is designed to reduce dripping, or running condensate, by creating a vapour barrier on metal roofing panels in buildings with moderate to high levels of humidity. Dripstop anti-condensation felt membrane can be applied to the reverse of Cladco Steel Roofing Sheets , to 34/1000 Box Profile, 32/1000 Box Profile, 13/3 Corrugated and 41/1000 Tile Form panels. HOW DOES DRIPSTOP WORK? Dripstop creates a medium for trapping moisture in specially designed pockets formed in the felt membrane. As moisture condenses in high temperature and humidity conditions, Dripstop controls how cyclical condensate forms onto the underside of steel roofing. It does not prevent condensation from forming and, when working correctly, feels damp to the touch. To help Dripstop work effectively, it is recommended to have a pitched roof of 10 degrees or more. Any lower than this and the shallow angle will cause the water droplets to drip down off the sheet without effectively evaporating back into the environment. For Dripstop to work correctly, the building must be adequately ventilated with enough airflow for condensation to dry out between each cycle. Without adequate airflow, condensation is unable to be released back into the air and will remain trapped in the tiny pockets of the felt membrane. This can create a build-up of moisture and will eventually drip down from the sheets onto the contents of the building causing potential water damage.