Construction

Why KISO

KISO manufactures the tapes, membranes and gaskets used to seal the building envelope: air and vapour barriers, sills, pipe penetrations and joist protection. Because KISO compounds its own rubber, a compound can be adapted to the task, whether a diffusion-open membrane, a capillary break or a joist tape. For manufacturers of building systems and for distributors, KISO can produce to your specification and supply under your own brand, including packaging, printing and labels. Founded in 1971 and ISO 9001 certified, with production in Køge and customers in 20+ European countries.

Applications

Air and vapour sealing for the building envelope
Maintaining an airtight, moisture-controlled building envelope — beyond just the window and door apertures — is a core requirement for modern, energy-efficient construction. KISO 508 Lining Barrier provides inner sealing developed to meet the Danish Building Regulations’ (BR) requirements for vapour barriers, while KISO 513 Diff-Open-PP-Butyl is a diffusion-open membrane for outer sealing, allowing the building to breathe without compromising airtightness. Used together, the two form a complete inner/outer sealing solution for the building’s climate screen.

Sill sealing and capillary break
KISO Sill Gasket acts as a capillary break between the foundation or ground slab and the construction above, preventing air, vapour and moisture from penetrating the building from below. Widely used in pre-fabricated buildings at wall, floor and ceiling joints, its low-friction membrane also allows repositioning of a timber frame during installation.

Joints, pipe penetrations and panel joints
KISO 354, KISO 458, KISO 501 and KISO 502 provide an air- and watertight seal around construction joints and pipe penetrations, while KISO PP Profile seals the joint between external wall panels in pre-fabricated buildings.

Joist and beam protection
KISO 504 Alu-Butyl Joist Tape provides a moisture barrier for deck joists, beams, rim joists and structural timber elements, protecting timber-frame construction against moisture ingress at vulnerable structural connections.

Products

Butyl and EPDM sealing tapes, membranes and profiles for the building envelope: air and vapour barriers, sill sealing, pipe penetrations and joist protection.

KISO 354 Butyl Tape, round grey butyl tape

KISO 354 BUTYL TAPE

KISO 354 BUTYL is a rubber based extruded and self adhesive butyl sealing strip.

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KISO 458 Butyl Foam-Core Tape, butyl around foam core

KISO 458 BUTYL FOAM-CORE TAPE

KISO 458 BUTYL FOAM-CORE is a butyl sealing strip with a highly compressive polyethylene foam core.

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KISO 458 Butyl Tape, round grey butyl tape

KISO 458 BUTYL TAPE

KISO 458 BUTYL is a rubber based extruded and self adhesive butyl sealing strip.

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KISO 501 Alu-Butyl Tape, roll

KISO 501 ALU-BUTYL TAPE

KISO 501 ALU-BUTYL is an aluminium foil with a rubber based extruded and self-adhesive butyl sealing strip.

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KISO 502 Tearproof Alu-Butyl Tape, non-reflective foil

KISO 502 TEARPROOF-ALU-BUTYL TAPE

KISO 502 TEARPROOF-ALU-BUTYL is a tearproof aluminium foil with a rubber based extruded and self-adhesive butyl sealing strip.

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KISO 508 Lining Barrier, membrane with butyl tape

KISO 508 LINING BARRIER

KISO 508 LINING BARRIER is a closed diffusion membrane consisting of LDPE foil with tape and/or butyl.

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KISO 512 Fleece-Butyl Tape

KISO 512 FLEECE-BUTYL TAPE

KISO 512 FLEECE-BUTYL is a rubber based extruded and self-adhesive butyl laminated with a polypropylene based non-woven, supplied as strip…

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KISO 513 DIFF-OPEN-PP-BUTYL TAPE

KISO 513 DIFF-OPEN-PP-BUTYL is a diffusion open breathable membrane applied with rubber based extruded and self-adhesive butyl sealing strips.

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KISO 658 ROOFING BUTYL TAPE

KISO 658 ROOFING BUTYL is a rubber based extruded and self adhesive butyl sealing tape developed specially for industrial roofing…

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KISO PP Profile (bubble gasket) EPDM sealing profile

KISO PP Profile – Bubble Gasket

An extruded EPDM bubble gasket available with or without an adhesive.

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KISO Sill Gasket, EPDM profile on membrane

KISO SILL GASKET

KISO SILL GASKET is an air, moisture and vapour barrier.

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FAQ

What is a capillary break, and why does it matter in construction?

A capillary break is a material layer that stops moisture from being drawn upward from the ground or foundation into a building’s structure. KISO Sill Gasket is placed between the foundation and the construction above to prevent this kind of moisture ingress.

What is the difference between an inner and an outer vapour barrier?

The inner vapour barrier (KISO 508 Lining Barrier) stops warm, moist indoor air from entering the construction, while the outer, diffusion-open membrane (KISO 513 Diff-Open-PP-Butyl) lets moisture escape outward. Used together, they keep the building airtight while still allowing it to breathe.

Can KISO tapes be used to seal pipe penetrations in the building envelope?

Yes. KISO 354, 458, 501 and 502 are used to seal joints and pipe penetrations in the building envelope, providing a permanent air- and watertight barrier around the penetration.

Is KISO 504 suitable for protecting timber joists and beams in European timber-frame construction?

Yes. KISO 504 Alu-Butyl Joist Tape is developed for joist, beam and rim joist protection, creating a waterproof moisture barrier on structural timber elements.