Nvelope Learning Hub

Explore clear, practical guides on facade systems, components, and best-practice installation. Whether you’re new to rainscreen design or looking to deepen your technical knowledge, this section brings together the essentials to help you build smarter, safer, and more efficient facades.

Control layers

Control layers in a building facade are essential components that play a pivotal role in maintaining comfort, energy efficiency, and the overall performance of the structure. These layers are strategically designed to regulate various environmental factors, such as temperature, moisture, air quality, and safety, ensuring that the interior spaces remain comfortable and sustainable. Typically, control layers include insulation to manage thermal transfer, vapor control layers (sarking) to prevent water intrusion and air leakage, whilst regulating vapour diffusion. They work in synergy to create a well-balanced and efficient building envelope.

Thermal Insulation

External grade non-combustible thermal insulation, used to reduce the transfer of heat between the interior and exterior of a building…

Thermal Breaks

Thermal breaks are structural components strategically integrated into a building’s design to minimize heat loss and…

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Fire Barriers

Façade cavity fire barriers are critical safety features integrated within building exteriors, designed to restrict the spread of flame, smoke, and…

Membranes & Tapes

A selection of building membranes and vapor-permeable control layers to allow the controlled passage of moisture vapor through a…