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Philadelphia-Area Custom Homebuilder Chooses TYPAR for Durability, Performance

When the team at DeLuca Construction needed a high-performance house wrap for a 7,500-sqaure-foot home in Philadelphia’s upscale Chestnut Hill neighborhood, they turned to the TYPAR Weather Protection System.

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The Role of Building Wrap in Managing Moisture

Making sure your building wrap manages moisture is key in keeping your building safe.

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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

Moisture Management

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

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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

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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.

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Evaluating the Durability of Weather-Resistant Barriers

Take these steps to be confident your building wrap will maintain optimal performance

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A Housewrap’s Impact on Occupant Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

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Pro Tip: Use Capped Fasteners When Installing Housewrap Material

Hammering fasteners by hand becomes a tedious task when installing housewrap, plus it leaves holes in the housewrap and compromises its...

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How UV Exposure Affects Weather-Resistant Barriers

One of the primary performance attributes of a high-performance house wrap is its ability to stand up to UV exposure. This is a critical...

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9 Housewraps That Block Air But Allow Water Vapor to Escape

After decades of trying to tighten the building envelope, housewrap and weather barrier manufacturers are looking to let in some breeze to...

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Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products

Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency

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Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap

The wrong housewrap choice can have long-term consequences for moisture management and a home’s durability

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2018 Top 100 Products: Structural / Insulation / Housewrap

Products from CertainTeed, Dörken Systems, Georgia-Pacific, Jamsill, Johns Manville, Kimberly Clark, Lapolla Industries, LP, Nisus, Norbord, Simpson Strong-Tie, Tamlyn, and Weyerhaeuser

2018 Top 100 Products include Simpson Strong Tie' LSSJ Jack Hanger

Philadelphia-Area Custom Homebuilder Chooses TYPAR for Durability, Performance

The Role of Building Wrap in Managing Moisture

The Best Way to Install Housewrap

7 New Water-Resistive Barrier Products to Keep Homes Dry

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