Trade Select Product Guide: Best Uses for Every Wrap & Insulation Type

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:

  • AS 1530.1 non-combustible

  • Class 4 vapour permeability

  • 180-day UV resistance

  • 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:

  • BAL-compliant reflective sarking

  • Water and radiant heat barrier

  • 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:

  • Same fire rating as FireSark®

  • Micro-perforated for vapour escape

  • 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:

  • R0.2+ performance

  • Closed-cell XPE foam + foil

  • 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:

  • 4 mm XPE foam with foil facers

  • Lightweight, fibre-free

  • 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:

  • Just 4 mm thick

  • Provides R0.11 thermal resistance

  • 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
LD Project homes, standard residential
MD Double-storey homes, rougher sites
xRS High-wind/cyclone zones, commercial

Why choose them:

  • Class 4 vapour permeable

  • Lightweight and easy to install

  • 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:

  • Class 4 with very high vapour permeability

  • Excellent for airtight homes

  • 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:

  • Balanced breathability

  • For walls and unvented roof spaces

  • 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:

  • Integrated twin adhesive strips

  • Speeds up installation, ensures sealed overlaps

  • 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.

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