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DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® |
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Providing the best balance of weather protection, moisture management and durability.
DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® has the optimum balance of properties for superior performance against the elements and the competition. When using Tyvek® HomeWrap® you can be assured you are using the brand leader in weather resistant barriers.
A weather resistant barrier is a building's main protection against the damaging effects of the elements. A functioning barrier must include four basic properties:
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It must have a high level of AIR RESISTANCE - to help prevent drafts, reduce energy bills and resist the flow of moisture laden air through wall cavities. |
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It must have a high level of WATER RESISTANCE - to help protect the wall cavity from water that gets behind the cladding. |
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It must have moderate to high VAPOUR PERMEABILITY - to promote drying in wall systems. |
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It must be DURABLE - to withstand the rigours of the construction site and continue to perform once construction is completed. |
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DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® is a non-woven, non-perforated sheet made by spinning extremely fine continuous high-density polyethylene (HDPE) fibers that are fused together to form a strong uniform web. DuPont™ Tyvek® is a unique brand and the only product manufactured this way. This tough, durable and unique structure is not susceptible to the compromises of a perforated material. The fibrous structure is engineered to create millions of extremely small pores that resist bulk water and air penetration while allowing moisture vapor to pass through. DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® achieves the ultimate balance of weather resistance and vapour permeability.
For more details, click here to read the DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® product specifications.
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DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape |
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Tailored for DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems
The final step for maximum reduction of air infiltration through wall systems is to help create a seamless, protective envelope sealed with DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape is recommended as a best installation practice for sealing seams of DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization System to help provide a continuous barrier against air infiltration. DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape is constructed of an oriented polypropylene film coated with a specially formulated permanent acrylic adhesive.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Tape Features and Benefits:
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strong |
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easy to use |
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portable |
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impact-resistant |
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waterproof |
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conformable |
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adaptable to temperature ranges |
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