North America - – Residential Repair and Remodel

Dow Building Solutions offers an integrated systems approach to home repair/remodel projects.

Rethinking the 3 Rs

If any of the 3 Rs – repair, remodeling or residing – are in session, about to begin or are in the planning stages, remember these important lessons:

Lesson #1: A repair/remodel project is a great time to spruce up a home’s look and energy efficiency performance at the same time.

Lesson #2: Dow Building Solutions offers an integrated systems approach to home repair/remodel projects – from walls to roofs/ceilings to foundations – that includes enhancing energy efficiency, moisture management and weatherization.

Lesson #3: Improving home energy efficiency is good for the budget and good for the planet.

Insulation, sealant, adhesive and accessory products from Dow add long-term thermal protection, comfort and energy efficiency with less air infiltration and moisture intrusion – for reduced energy use and lower heating and cooling bills. And, even more, an energy-efficient home consumes less fuel and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Class dismissed. Time to hit the homework.

US

Project Specifications	Recommended Dow Solution
Rigid foam insulation with excellent R-values Good moisture resistance Reduced air infiltration A flat, level surface for new siding	Dow’s strongest XPS sheathing Reinforced plastic film facers on both sides Square edge 1/2" thickness 15 psi	STYROFOAM™ Brand DURAMATE™ Plus Insulation
	Film facers on both sides Square edge and tongue and groove options 1/2" – 1" thicknesses 15 psi	STYROFOAM™ Brand Residential Sheathing Insulation
	1/2" thick boards designed for residing Square edge 16 psi	STYROFOAM™ Brand Residing Board Insulation
	Interlocking fit 3/4"-2" thicknesses Three board size options 25 psi	STYROFOAM™ Brand Tongue and Groove Insulation
	Three-ply poly/aluminum facers for exceptional strength and durability 1/2"-1" thicknesses Two board size options 25 psi	Super TUFF-R™ Insulation
	Glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for fire resistance Aluminum foil facers 1/2"-2" thicknesses Three board size options 25 psi	THERMAX™ Sheathing
	Radiant barrier-quality aluminum foil facers 1/2"-1" thicknesses Two board size options 25 psi	TUFF-R™ Insulation
	Enhanced Installation	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Plus –Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Flexible Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Sill Pan GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ GREAT STUFF PRO™ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant FROTH-PAK™ FS Foam Insulation
A flat, level surface for new siding Rigid foam insulation with some R-value Good moisture resistance Reduced air infiltration	1/4" Fanfolded insulation Plastic film facers on both sides Versatile; also used on exterior foundation walls	STYROFOAM™ Brand BLUECOR™ Insulation
	Fanfolded underlayment/insulation Five facer options 1/4"-3/8" thicknesses	STYROFOAM™ Brand HPU Insulation
	Fanfolded underlayment/insulation Split hinge helps lay flat on wall Two facer options 1/4"-3/8" thicknesses	STYROFOAM™ Brand HPU Insulation – Layflat
	Enhanced Installation	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Plus –Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Flexible Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Sill Pan GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ GREAT STUFF PRO™ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant FROTH-PAK™ FS Foam Insulation
Protect against air infiltration throughout the building envelope Seal out moisture, dust, smoke, outside noise and insects Enhance insulation performance Portable two-component polyurethane foam sealant	Chemically cured, high-yield polyurethane foam One-step application	FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant FROTH-PAK™ FS Foam Insulation
Housewrap as a secondary weather-resistive barrier Reduced air infiltration Reduced water penetration	Woven, micro-perforated polyolefin housewrap Can be left uncovered up to 60 days	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap
	Non-woven, non-perforated polyolefin housewrap Optimal breathability and tear resistance Can be left uncovered up to 120 days in the U.S. (60 days in Canada)	WEATHERMATE™ Plus – Housewrap
	Enhanced Installation	WEATHERMATE™ Construction Tape GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant FROTH-PAK™ FS Foam Insulation

⁽¹⁾ Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.

Literature
A Commitment to the Future (Energy Efficiency Flyer) (378KB PDF)
Dow Residing Quick Guide (380KB PDF)
Installation Instructions
Existing Wall (Residing) – Installing BLUECOR
Existing Wall (Residing) – Installing High Performance and High Performance Underlayment LF
Existing Walls – Installing STYROFOAM™ Residing Board, Residential Sheathing, Tongue & Groove, DURAMATE™ Plus, TUFF-R™, Super TUFF-R
Existing Wall (Residing) – Installing STYROFOAM WEATHERMATE Plus Housewrap

CANADA

Project Specifications	Recommended Dow Solution
Rigid foam insulation with excellent R-values Good moisture resistance Reduced air infiltration A flat, level surface for new siding	Choice of board thickness options Butt edge and shiplap edge options 2' x 8' (600 mm x 2400 mm) boards	STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ Insulation
	Convenient larger 4' x 9' (1200 mm x 2700 mm) boards Shiplap edge	STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ XL Insulation
	Enhanced Installation	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Plus –Housewrap WEATHERMATE™ Flexible Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Sill Pan GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ GREAT STUFF PRO™ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant
Protect against air infiltration throughout the building envelope Seal out moisture, dust, smoke, outside noise and insects Enhance insulation performance Portable two-component polyurethane foam sealant	Chemically cured, high-yield polyurethane foam One-step application	FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant
Housewrap as a secondary weather-resistive barrier Reduced air infiltration Reduced water penetration	Woven, micro-perforated polyolefin housewrap Can be left uncovered up to 60 days	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap
	Non-woven, non-perforated polyolefin housewrap Optimal breathability and tear resistance Can be left uncovered up to 120 days in the U.S. (60 days in Canada)	WEATHERMATE™ Plus – Housewrap
	Enhanced Installation	GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant

⁽¹⁾ Consult the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use.

Literature
A Commitment to the Future (Energy Efficiency Flyer) (378KB PDF)
Dow Residing Quick Guide (380KB PDF)
Installation Instructions
Installing STYROFOAM CLADMATE/CLADMATE XL – Existing Frame Walls (Residing/Retrofit)