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  • Tyvek AtticWrap Helps Reduce Costs.DuPont Introduces First Breathable Roofing Barrier to Boost Homes' Energy Efficiency
  • ebuild (10/11/2006)
  • DuPont has launched DuPont Tyvek AtticWrap the first breathable roofing membrane to completely seal a home's building envelope. A cutting-edge innovation, Tyvek AtticWrap is specifically designed for a home's attic to create a continuously airtight space that prevents air and water intrusion and helps conserve energy. Tyvek AtticWrap is a roofing membrane that helps create a drier, healthier living space by helping to protect attic areas that are prone to drafts, mold and mildew.
  • Delta-Dry Housewrap
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/28/2006)
  • Delta-Dry housewrap uses a dimensional, stud-and-channel design to offer a solid barrier against wind or water while allowing excess moisture to drain and dry. The tear-resistant material has a lifetime guarantee and installs easily with nails or staples, according to the manufacturer. The metallic silver membrane reflects radiant heat to help maintain indoor climates, the maker says. 888-433-5824.
  • Gorilla Wrap Nonwoven Polymeric Housewrap
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/28/2006)
  • A nonwoven polymeric housewrap designed to decrease air infiltration and control moisture, Gorilla Wrap is non-perforated to reduce the potential for bulk water penetration and is translucent to allow installers to see framing, nails, and windows through it during application. The housewrap also has a tear-resistance 300 percent higher than the leading housewrap, the maker claims. 800-251-1660.

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