In this video, How to install house wrap [WHY IS HOUSE WRAP SO IMPORTANT] I'm going to install and explain why house wrap is so important.

WHY EVERY HOME NEEDS HOUSE WRAP.

House wrap creates an air and moisture barrier that's boosts a homes energy efficiency and creates a healthy comfortable indoor environment. House wrap is a weatherization membrane. It creates a protective envelope against moisture and air infiltration into the wall cavities. A build up of moisture within a homes wall cavities is serious because moisture can lead to wood rot and costly repairs. High moisture can also cause the growth of mold, which is unhealthy to the occupants of the home. Uncontrolled air infiltration lowers the effective RValue of the wall assembly and reduces the air quality and energy efficiency of a home. To minimize air infiltration and prevent accumulation of moisture within the wall assembly, the design of every home must include house wrap.

WHAT IS HOUSE WRAP.

House wrap is a synthetic and lightweight material that goes over the sheathing and behind the siding, no matter what type of siding. A homes first defense against air leaks and water infiltration is the siding. House wrap is a home secondary defense against air and water penetration and is the back up barrier that keeps water off the framing and structural sheathing and stops air movement through the wall cavity.

When shopping for house wrap for your home, there are seven features, often listed by the manufacturers, to consider.

Water and air resistance
Drainage
UV inhibitors
Tear strength
Temperature resistance
Vapor permeability

If your home is new construction or a Permit has been pulled for the work many city's and county's mandate the grade of house wrap required for your area.

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