MEDITE VENT

MEDITE VENT is a high performance breathable sheathing panel suitable for use in all types of timber frame structures.

Combining high racking strength in excess of Category 1 requirements, with high vapour permeability and weather resistance, it is the perfect choice for the outer sheathing layer in ‘diffusion open’ breathable timber frame walls.

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At a glance

Breathable MDF
Perfect for use in Passivhaus buildings
Works well with SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT
Smooth surface
Consistent quality and thickness
FSC® certified
CARB2 compliant

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Specification and sizes

MEDITE VENT MDF is a high performance breathable external sheathing panel suitable for use in all types of timber frame structures. Combining high racking strength in excess of Category 1 requirements, with excellent vapour permeability and high weather resistance. MEDITE VENT is an ideal choice for the outer layer in ‘diffusion open’ wall and roofing applications.

Other dimensions available on request.

Panel Size: 1197 x 2397mm

Thickness: 12mm

Panel Size	Thickness
1197 x 2397mm	12mm

Applications

MEDITE VENT is a breathable sheathing panel suited to diffusion open systems with a very low water vapour diffusion factor to prevent condensation. It has no added formaldehyde, contributing to healthy environments.

Passivhaus

FAQs

MEDITE recommends that breather membranes from reputable suppliers are used, the membrane should be:

CE marked,
Compliant with the requirements of BS EN 13859-2:2014 - Flexible sheets for waterproofing. Definitions and characteristics of underlays. Underlays for walls.
If a high reflectivity membrane is used, the thermal performance should be measured after ageing of the reflective surface.

Most breather membrane supplier would comply with those performance requirements.

NO. SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT is certified as an airtight panel. MEDITE VENT is not airtight.

NO. MEDITE VENT can be used as the only sheathing panel in as it is a racking panel tested to EN 594. It is a breathable panel suitable for use in service class 2 conditions.

MEDITE VENT is not an airtight panel and so will let air flow go through.

In cold temperate climates in Europe MEDITE VENT should be installed on the external side of the wall build up to allow water vapour to escape to the outside and avoid condensation in the insulation and structure.

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