housewrap 
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2022
Housewrap is a synthetic material used to wrap the exterior of a building to protect the wall frames from external moisture penetration. A housewrap is technically referred to as a water-resistant barrier (WRB), a lightweight sheet installed behind the siding and sheathing of the house. appeared first on The Constructor.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The Best Way to Install Housewrap. Studies show that homes where cap nails and cap staples were used to attach housewrap resisted air infiltration and water holdout better than those where caps weren’t used. kcichowicz. Thu, 10/14/2021 - 12:00. Simply put, the use of caps seals holes made by the penetration of the fasteners.
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Pro Builder
JANUARY 10, 2023
To keep projects moving when the windows are nowhere in sight, leave the housewrap stretched over their rough openings, which will help to protect the interior until windows arrive. Housewraps. Not all housewraps are created equal; they vary significantly in permeability ratings and in their ability to function as an air barrier.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
After doing research on his own, he discovered Benjamin Obdyke’s HydroGap ® drainable housewrap and Slicker ® Rainscreen and wanted to learn more. Slyvka had used the Slicker rainscreen on previous jobs with wood or cedar siding, but was using a competing housewrap for most projects. Horsham, PA 19044. customerservice@obdyke.com.
Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2021
While installers often attempt to tape the housewrap as close to the fascia as possible, it’s not enough. Figure 3: The lower course of housewrap is tucked under the fascia flashing. When the WRB is being installed, the lower course of housewrap or building paper is layered under the fascia return flashing (Fig.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Weather-resistant barriers (WRBs), also known as building wraps or housewraps, are one of the best building materials for controlling water, either through blocking rain from entering the wall cavity, allowing moisture vapor to move and escape the wall cavity, or draining bulk water away from the wall assembly.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Surfactants (surface active agents) are contaminants that lower the surface tension of a liquid allowing it to penetrate deeper into the housewrap material. In this post, we will take a closer look at surfactants and their impact on a building wrap’s ability to control moisture and provide solutions to mitigate surfactant-induced issues.
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