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Does anyone know any UK suppliers of "Tyvek"  waterproof membane in small quantities?

I am hoping to make a strong, light footprint.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyvek

We use Tyvek labels at work so I know the stuff. I have ssen it used in lining roofs before the slates go on so you may get some from a builders merchant.

Thanks but even though my tent is small, neither of those will do.  ;)

I can find it on 50' rolls but no one who will sell cut off legnths.  It does look an interesting and useful material though.

Scratcher... what sizes do those envelopes go up to?  They might make excellent lightweight waterproof bags for documents etc. I notice they make wallets of the stuff. 

http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&z=s&v=396930&t=http://www.firebox.com/product/1589?src_t=wnw

Quote: Originally posted by rozinante on 07/2/2008

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Thanks but even though my tent is small, neither of those will do.  ;)

I can find it on 50' rolls but no one who will sell cut off legnths.  It does look an interesting and useful material though.

Scratcher... what sizes do those envelopes go up to?  They might make excellent lightweight waterproof bags for documents etc. I notice they make wallets of the stuff. 

http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&z=s&v=396930&t=http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&z=s&v=396930&t=http://www.s2d6.com/x/?x=c&z=s&v=396930&t=http://www.firebox.com/product/1589?src_t=wnw

 

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i use tyvek roofing felt at work and it is NOT completly water proof ie it will let in water as it is a breathable membraine and also when it gets scuffed it becomes pourus how ever if it is to be used as an under sheet it should be fine hope this helps

and at over £100 a roll i think you will be hard pushed finding some one who will sell you a few feet   you could try looking around the local building sites and ask the roofers nicely to sell you a few feet as most jobs have some left over

Thanks for the replies.

Those envelopes sound like they could be very usefull for documents, maps & guides etc.

lilbob...  As you say, for an undersheet it would be fine.  How would you say it compares with the more usual builders polythene for strength to weight?

its stronger than polythene and it doesnt sweat so it would be better for an under sheet