Henry Blueskin® VP160 Self-Adhered Water-Resistive Air Barrier

HENRY BLUESKIN® VP160 SELF-ADHERED WATER-RESISTIVE AIR BARRIER

Henry Blueskin® VP160 is a high-performance, vapor-permeable air barrier membrane designed to protect commercial wall assemblies from air and water infiltration while allowing walls to dry. This self-adhered membrane features an engineered film surface and patented permeable adhesive technology that creates a continuous, fully bonded barrier without the need for mechanical fasteners.

Blueskin VP160 is installed in a weatherboard fashion directly to wall sheathing behind exterior cladding, forming a durable water-resistive barrier and air control layer that improves overall building performance.

FEATURES

• Vapor permeable design – allows moisture vapor to escape while preventing liquid water intrusion
• Fully adhered membrane – eliminates pathways for water migration behind the barrier
• Continuous air barrier – helps improve thermal performance and building energy efficiency
• Split-back release liner – allows for fast, controlled installation on the jobsite
• No mechanical attachment required – self-adhered system simplifies installation and maintains membrane integrity
• Tested for commercial wall assemblies – compliant with NFPA 285 fire testing in various wall assemblies

APPLICATIONS

Blueskin VP160 is designed for commercial wall assemblies where a continuous water-resistive air barrier is required. It is typically installed over wall sheathing and behind exterior cladding systems.

Common applications include:

• full-wall air and water barrier installations
• rough openings and window flashing
• wall transitions and penetrations
• fenestration details
• transitions between building envelope materials

SIZES

• Roll Length: 100'
• Available Roll Widths:
  • 6"
  • 9"
    
  • 48"

INSTALLATION

Blueskin VP160 is applied directly to approved wall substrates using a weatherboard method to ensure proper drainage. The membrane fully bonds to the substrate, creating a continuous plane of air and water protection behind exterior cladding systems.

RESOURCES

• Submittal
• Blueskin® VP160 Data Sheet
• Blueskin® VP160 SDS Sheet
• Blueskin® VP160 Installation Manual
• ICC-ES Evaluation Report
• Commercial Air Barrier System Brochure
• Commercial Air Barrier Systems Selection Chart
• Commercial Master Format Product Organizer