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
Moisture Management
Building Envelope Solutions for Moisture Management
Modern building assemblies are less tolerant of design and installation flaws, which requires that today’s homes be better designed and built
Moisture Management
Moisture-Control Techniques for Wood-Framed Homes
Moisture can be the nemesis of today’s more tightly-built wood-framed homes. Creating a tight building envelope is only one part of the equation in creating a high-performing, energy-efficient house
