The Role of Building Wrap in Managing Moisture
Making sure your building wrap manages moisture is key in keeping your building safe.
The Best Way to Install Housewrap
When installing house or building wrap, builders should follow these four easy steps to ensure optimal protection from the elements
7 New Water-Resistive Barrier Products to Keep Homes Dry
Keeping bulk water out and building components dry is a top priority in construction, and these seven WRBs aim to do just that
Surfactants and Their Impact on Building Wrap Performance
When choosing a building wrap, builders need to pay attention to the material’s surfactant resistance capabilities. Not all wraps will provide the same surfactant protection—if any at all
How Air Barriers Help Boost Energy Efficiency
Understanding how air-barrier materials and systems are evaluated, and knowing their performance characteristics, helps design professionals find the right solution for their project needs.
Evaluating the Durability of Weather-Resistant Barriers
Take these steps to be confident your building wrap will maintain optimal performance
Housewrap
Surfactants and Their Impact on Building Wrap Performance
When choosing a building wrap, builders need to pay attention to the material’s surfactant resistance capabilities. Not all wraps will provide the same surfactant protection—if any at all
Housewrap
How Air Barriers Help Boost Energy Efficiency
Understanding how air-barrier materials and systems are evaluated, and knowing their performance characteristics, helps design professionals find the right solution for their project needs.
Building Envelope
Evaluating the Durability of Weather-Resistant Barriers
Take these steps to be confident your building wrap will maintain optimal performance
Housewrap
Pro Tip: Use Capped Fasteners When Installing Housewrap Material
Hammering fasteners by hand becomes a tedious task when installing housewrap, plus it leaves holes in the housewrap and compromises its ability to…
Building Envelope
How UV Exposure Affects Weather-Resistant Barriers
One of the primary performance attributes of a high-performance house wrap is its ability to stand up to UV exposure. This is a critical point of…
Housewrap
9 Housewraps That Block Air But Allow Water Vapor to Escape
After decades of trying to tighten the building envelope, housewrap and weather barrier manufacturers are looking to let in some breeze to dry out…
Top 100 Products
Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Quality Matters
Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap
The wrong housewrap choice can have long-term consequences for moisture management and a home’s durability
Framing + Building Envelope
2018 Top 100 Products: Structural / Insulation / Housewrap
Products from CertainTeed, Dörken Systems, Georgia-Pacific, Jamsill, Johns Manville, Kimberly Clark, Lapolla Industries, LP, Nisus, Norbord, Simpson Strong-Tie, Tamlyn, and Weyerhaeuser
