Residential Wrap Over Non-insulating Sheathing

Weather Barrier Solutions

Residential Wrap Over Non-insulating Sheathing

Wrapped Up With WEATHERMATE™

Comfort, moisture management and energy efficiency, that is – with WEATHERMATE™ housewraps from Dow.

No matter how well designed, exterior claddings are not watertight. That’s why many builders choose to use housewrap as a secondary water-resistive barrier.

As part of an integrated approach to weatherization and improving a building’s energy efficiency, WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap and WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus from Dow provide a protective continuous membrane to cover cracks and gaps between exterior sheathing and seams of rigid foam insulation or non-insulating sheathings like OSB.

Dow’s polyolefin-based transparent housewraps help prevent water and air infiltration. The products are also breathable, allowing damaging water vapor to escape from behind the housewrap, yet are durable and highly tear-resistant.

U.S.

Project Specifications	Recommended Dow Solutions
Use housewrap as secondary water-resistive barrier over rigid foam or non-insulating sheathing Reduced air infiltration Reduced water penetration Superior tear resistance	Woven, micro-perforated 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 U.S.	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus
	Enhanced Installation	FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ GREAT STUFF PRO™ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ WEATHERMATE™ Construction Tape WEATHERMATE™ Flexible Flashing WEATHERMATE™ SILL SEAL Foam Gasket WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing

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

Literature
Lasting Protection Outside Means Lasting Comfort Inside (WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus Consumer Brochure) (1.2MB PDF)
Surround Your Homes With Advanced Comfort Protection (WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus) (2.9MB PDF)
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap Product Information (US) (80KB PDF)
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus Product Information (US) (124KB PDF)
WEATHERMATE™ Housewraps Installation Guide (532KB PDF)
Installation Instructions
Exterior Walls (New Construction) - Installing STYROFOAM WEATHERMATE Plus Housewrap

Canada

Project Specifications	Recommended Dow Solutions
Use housewrap as secondary water-resistive barrier over rigid foam or non-insulating sheathing Reduced air infiltration Reduced water penetration Superior tear resistance	Woven, micro-perforated 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 60 days in Canada	WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus
	Enhanced Installation	FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ GREAT STUFF PRO™ Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant⁽¹⁾ WEATHERMATE™ Flexible Flashing WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing

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

Literature
Lasting Protection Outside Means Lasting Comfort Inside (WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus Consumer Brochure) (1.2MB PDF)
Surround Your Homes With Advanced Comfort Protection (WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus) (2.9MB PDF)
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap Product Information (Canadian) (588KB PDF)
WEATHERMATE™ Housewrap – Plus Product Information (Canadian) (24KB PDF)

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