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Self-adhered Wrap

Self-adhered Wrap

Grip-Rite/PrimeSource

The company announced the launch of its ProWrap line of products, offering builders a comprehensive solution for creating tight, efficient, and breathable building envelope wall protection. The Grip-Rite ProWrap SA is a self-adhering housewrap, rated for both residential and commercial applications. It stands out in the market for its high breathability, labor-saving application, and economical cost for a premium product. The waterproofing line is distinguished by its high permeability, making it more breathable, thus protecting the lifetime of homes. The time-saving “peel-and-stick” installation is a significant advantage, to help overcome the labor shortages in construction. The product is offered with a 15-year warranty. For more information, visit grip-rite.com.

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Moisture-management Casing Bead

Plastic Components

The company offers many products that deliver strong moisture management. The Ultra-Casing Bead features a built-in moisture flange that eliminates the need for a backer rod and improves sealing around window and door openings in stucco and stone veneer applications. It’s easy to handle, UV rated and is available in several colors For more information, visit plasticomponents.com/superior-moisture-mgmt.

Moisture Vapor Permeable Wrap

Moisture Vapor Permeable Wrap

OX Engineered Products

The company’s HomeGuard housewrap excels in air and water resistance, moisture vapor permeability and durability. The product is an engineered, woven, polyolefin material designed for use as a secondary weather resistive barrier. The strong woven fabric ensures jobsite durability, even in the harshest conditions. Its micro-perforations allow damaging moisture as a vapor to escape while shedding bulk water. It come with six-month UV resistance.

  • Surpassed the ICC-ES AC38 test requirement of ten minutes when tested according to ASTM D 779.

For more information, visit oxengineeredproducts.com/product/homeguard.

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Breathable Housewraps

TYPAR

Thanks to an integrated layer of randomly oriented fibers, the company’s Drainable Wrap has an effective drainage gap that gives it the ability to shed excess moisture faster than conventional housewraps. With this wrap, builders get the industry-leading performance of building wraps with an integrated solution to manage bulk water that gets behind cladding. No other product brings together that capability with the exceptional tear strength, holdout, and breathability building wrap is known for. It is ready to go to work right alongside the manufacturer’s full line-up of high-performance flashings, tapes, and accessories to protect against the elements. For more information, visit typar.com.

Weather Resistive Barrier for CI

Weather Resistive Barrier for CI

Atlas

EnergyShield Continuous Wall Insulation can be used as a three-in-one product, providing exceptional thermal performance, an air barrier, and a WRB, while streamlining the overall wall design. Use of it is supported with educational resources and personal customer service advice. The product is approved as a standalone WRB and air barrier by properly sealing the joints and penetrations with an approved self-adhered tape. Through rigorous third-party testing under AC71 (Foam Plastic Sheathing Panels Used as a WRB), the company has confirmed the compatibility of approved tape flashing options, which provides the architect and installer more freedom in the adhesive selection, market availability and budget control. It can be used as a WRB in both residential and commercial applications. For more information, visit wall.atlasrwi.com.