Trade Select Product Guide: Best Uses for Every Wrap & Insulation Type
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When it comes to insulation wraps and vapour control, Trade Select offers one of Australia’s most complete, NCC-compliant ranges for roofing, wall systems, thermal breaks, and bushfire-rated construction. Whether you’re building a shed, a passive home, or a multi-storey apartment block, there’s a product purpose-built for the job.
Here’s a breakdown of each Trade Select product and where it performs best.
Fire-Rated Wraps
1. CeaseFire®
Use it for:
✔ BAL-FZ (Flame Zone) areas
✔ Type A & B non-combustible construction (multi-residential, schools, etc.)
✔ Non-combustible vapour-permeable wall wrap applications
Why choose it:
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AS 1530.1 non-combustible
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Class 4 vapour permeability
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180-day UV resistance
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Ideal for projects requiring both fire protection and moisture control
2. FireSark®
Use it for:
✔ Roof and wall sarking in BAL-12.5 to BAL-40 zones
✔ Projects needing fire-rated foil wrap
✔ Metal/tile roofs in fire-prone areas
Why choose it:
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BAL-compliant reflective sarking
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Water and radiant heat barrier
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Anti-glare and extra heavy-duty rating
3. FireSark® Micro-perforated
Use it for:
✔ Walls that need fire performance and breathability
✔ BAL-rated areas behind cladding
✔ Cavity systems needing Class 4 vapour permeability
Why choose it:
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Same fire rating as FireSark®
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Micro-perforated for vapour escape
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Suitable for ventilated cladding systems
Thermal Insulation Products
4. ThermalBreak®
Use it for:
✔ Steel-framed walls and roofs needing R0.2 thermal break
✔ Sheds, warehouses, and residential homes
✔ NCC-compliant thermal break solutions
Why choose it:
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R0.2+ performance
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Closed-cell XPE foam + foil
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Moisture, vapour, and radiant barrier in one
5. ThermalLiner™
Use it for:
✔ Sheds, garages, ceilings, and underfloors
✔ DIY-friendly insulation upgrades
✔ Areas with limited cavity space
Why choose it:
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4 mm XPE foam with foil facers
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Lightweight, fibre-free
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Cost-effective R0.10 radiant insulation
6. ThermalCavity™
Use it for:
✔ Masonry cavity walls
✔ Brick veneer or double brick
✔ Tight wall voids where bulk insulation won’t fit
Why choose it:
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Just 4 mm thick
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Provides R0.11 thermal resistance
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Class 1 vapour barrier + radiant foil performance
Vapour-Permeable Wall Wraps
7. Wall Wrap LD / MD / xRS
Use them for:
✔ General wall wrap applications
✔ Budget builds (LD), exposed jobs (MD), high-wind zones (xRS)
✔ Behind lightweight cladding in timber or steel frames
Product | Best for |
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LD | Project homes, standard residential |
MD | Double-storey homes, rougher sites |
xRS | High-wind/cyclone zones, commercial |
Why choose them:
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Class 4 vapour permeable
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Lightweight and easy to install
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Varying strength levels to suit any build
High-Performance VapourTech® Range
8. VapourTech® Brane® VHP
Use it for:
✔ Cold climate zones (Zones 6–8)
✔ Energy-efficient homes
✔ Builds with high risk of internal condensation
Why choose it:
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Class 4 with very high vapour permeability
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Excellent for airtight homes
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82.5 m² roll covers large areas fast
9. VapourTech® Brane® R
Use it for:
✔ Wall and skillion roof applications
✔ Zones 4–6 (temperate climates)
✔ Homes with moderate vapour control needs
Why choose it:
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Balanced breathability
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For walls and unvented roof spaces
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Class 4, 90-day UV resistance
10. VapourTech® Brane® T
Use it for:
✔ Architecturally detailed homes
✔ Passive House & energy-efficient construction
✔ Projects where airtightness and speed matter
Why choose it:
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Integrated twin adhesive strips
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Speeds up installation, ensures sealed overlaps
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Airtight + breathable + compliant
Final Thoughts
The Trade Select insulation wrap range offers a tailored solution for every building type and climate zone in Australia. Whether you need fire-rated membranes, thermal breaks, or breathable wall wraps, Trade Select helps builders meet NCC requirements with reliable, easy-to-install products.