Pango® Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier

Product Information

Pango Wrap is a physical barrier against subterranean termites and moisture vapor. Pango Wrap provides a revolutionary, long-term solution that may allow project teams to greatly reduce or eliminate the use of chemical termiticides, aligning with the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Pango Wrap is suitable for use beneath concrete floor slabs in new homes and multi-family developments, as well as ground cover in crawl spaces.

Certifications

NGBS 2015

Practice #	Practice	Points Available	Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
602.1.1.1	A capillary break is provided between the footing and the foundation wall.	Mandatory	Products are installed in accordance with IRC Section R506.2.2 and R506.2.3 or IBC Sections 1910 and 1805.4.1. This product qualifies as a vapor retarder and must be installed in conjunction with a capillary break to earn points.
Pango Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier meets the IRC and IBC requirements for moisture management and as a vapor retarder. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.1(1)	Min 6-mil vapor retarder is installed on the crawlspace floor that extends at least 6" up the wall and is attached and sealed to the wall. 6 points available.	6	Product is installed on the crawlspace walls of unconditioned vented crawl as directed.
Stego vapor retarders are very effective for use as ground cover in conditioned, unvented crawl space exceeding 6-mil minimum thickness and Class I permeance requirement. Can be installed in accordance with IRC requirements. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.2(1)	When crawlspace is built as conditioned space, crawlspace is sealed using a concrete slab over 6-mil polyethylene sheeting or other Class I vapor retarder. 8 points available.	8	Product is installed on the crawlspace walls of unconditioned vented crawl as directed.
Stego vapor retarders are very effective for use as ground cover in conditioned, unvented crawl space exceeding 6-mil minimum thickness and Class I permeance requirement. Can be installed in accordance with IRC requirements. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.2(2)	When crawlspace is built as conditioned area, crawlspace is sealed using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, or other Class I vapor retarder.	Mandatory	Product is installed in accordance with Section 408.3 or Section 506 of the IRC.
Stego vapor retarders exceed a 6-mil minimum thickness and Class I permeance requirement and can be used as ground cover in an exposed crawl space or allow for a concrete slab to be placed on top in the crawl space. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.5	Termite Barrier	4	To earn points, products must be installed in geographic areas with termite potential, as determined in accordance with Figure 6(3).
The Pango Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier has been evaluated to provide a continuous uninterrupted plastic physical barrier (non-chemical) to subterranean termites. Manufacturer’s Comments

NGBS 2020

Practice #	Practice	Points Available	Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
602.1.1.1	A capillary break and vapor retarder are installed at concrete slabs. Mandatory.	Mandatory	Products are installed in accordance with IRC Section R506.2.2 and R506.2.3 or IBC Sections 1910 and 1805.4.1. This product qualifies as a vapor retarder and must be installed in conjunction with a capillary break to earn points.
Pango Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier meets the IRC and IBC requirements for moisture management and as a vapor retarder. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.1(1)	Min 6-mil vapor retarder is installed on the crawlspace floor that extends at least 6" up the wall and is attached and sealed to the wall. 6 points available.	6	Product is installed on the crawlspace floor of unconditioned vented crawl as directed.
Pango Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier meets the IRC and IBC requirements for moisture management and as a vapor retarder. Has accessories to allow for sealing and attaching to the foundation wall in a crawl space. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.2(1)	When crawlspace is built as conditioned space, crawlspace is sealed using a concrete slab over 6-mil polyethylene sheeting or other Class I vapor retarder. 8 points available.	8	Product is installed on the crawlspace walls of unconditioned vented crawl as directed.
Stego vapor retarders are very effective for use as ground cover in conditioned, unvented crawl space exceeding 6-mil minimum thickness and Class I permeance requirement. Can be installed in accordance with IRC requirements. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.4.2(2)	When crawlspace is built as conditioned area, crawlspace is sealed using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, or other Class I vapor retarder. Mandatory.	Mandatory	Product is installed in accordance with Section 408.3 or Section 506 of the IRC.
Stego vapor retarders exceed a 6-mil minimum thickness and Class I permeance requirement and can be used as ground cover in an exposed crawl space or allow for a concrete slab to be placed on top in the crawl space. Manufacturer’s Comments
602.1.5(1-2)	A termite barrier is installed.	4	To earn points, products must be installed in geographic areas with termite potential, as determined in accordance with Figure 6(3).
Pango Wrap Termite/Vapor Barrier has been evaluated to provide a continuous uninterrupted plastic physical barrier (non-chemical) to subterranean termites. Manufacturer’s Comments
902.3.1.1	There is a continuous gas-permeable base course under each soil-gas retarder that is separated by foundation walls or footings. The soil-gas retarder is a continuous 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene or equivalent. Compliance option for 902.3(1) and 902.3(2).	Mandatory	Items 902.3.1.2 through 902.3.1.7 are also met. Mandatory for buildings in Zone 1. For Zone 2 or 3 buildings, 6 points if a passive radon system is installed OR 12 points if an active radon system is installed.
Pango Wrap is engineered to provide effective performance when used as the soil-gas barrier in a radon reduction/mitigation system. Exceeds 6-mil minimum thickness requirement. Manufacturer’s Comments