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Weather Barrier Solutions

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
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand DURAMATEâ„¢ Plus Insulation
  • Film facers on both sides
  • Square edge and tongue and groove options
  • 1/2" – 1" thicknesses
  • 15 psi
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand Residential Sheathing Insulation
  • 1/2" thick boards designed for residing
  • Square edge
  • 16 psi
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand Residing Board Insulation
  • Interlocking fit
  • 3/4"-2" thicknesses
  • Three board size options
  • 25 psi
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ 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-Râ„¢ Insulation
  • Glass-fiber-reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for fire resistance
  • Aluminum foil facers
  • 1/2"-2" thicknesses
  • Three board size options
  • 25 psi
 THERMAXâ„¢ Sheathing
  • Radiant barrier-quality aluminum foil facers
  • 1/2"-1" thicknesses
  • Two board size options
  • 25 psi
 TUFF-Râ„¢ Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Housewrap
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Flexible Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Sill Pan
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ Foam Sealant
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand BLUECORâ„¢ Insulation
  • Fanfolded underlayment/insulation
  • Five facer options
  • 1/4"-3/8" thicknesses
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ 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

 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Housewrap
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Flexible Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Sill Pan
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ Foam Sealant
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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-PAKâ„¢ Foam Sealant
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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
 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ 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™ Housewrap – Plus

Enhanced Installation

 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Construction Tape
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ Foam Sealant
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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)
Residing Selector Guide (645KB 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
 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand CLADMATEâ„¢ Insulation
  • Convenient larger 4' x 9' (1200 mm x 2700 mm) boards
  • Shiplap edge
 STYROFOAM™ Brand CLADMATE™ XL Insulation

Enhanced Installation

 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Housewrap
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Flexible Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing
WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Sill Pan
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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-PAKâ„¢ 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
 WEATHERMATEâ„¢ 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™ Housewrap – Plus

Enhanced Installation

 GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant(1)
FROTH-PAKâ„¢ 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)
Installation Instructions
Installing STYROFOAM CLADMATE/CLADMATE XL – Existing Frame Walls (Residing/Retrofit)
 

Dow Building Solutions : North America : Weather Barrier Systems