The McGraw-Hill Companies
McGraw Hill Construction - Building Materials, Products and Manufacturers
home |
product centers
| find a rep |
utilities
| education | project network | SNAP Reader Service | forums
register | forgot password | remember me | help
 
MasterFormat 2004   help
 
Product Center Image
minus gif view products
 |   |   | 


DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap®


Providing the best balance of weather protection, moisture management and durability

With more than 30 years of residential performance on millions of homes, DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® is the world’s leading housewrap. 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:

  • 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.
  • It must have a high level of WATER RESISTANCE - to help protect the wall cavity from water that gets behind the cladding.
  • It must have moderate to high VAPOR PERMEABILITY - to promote drying in wall systems.
  • It must be DURABLE - to withstand the rigors of the construction site and continue to perform once construction is completed.

DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® is a non-woven, nonperforated 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 vapor permeability.

For more details, check the DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® product specifications.


10-Year Limited Warranty

DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems offers a 10-Year Limited Warranty, giving you the assurance that DuPont will stand behind its products.

For Builders, General Contractors, or Professional Installers limited warranty contact your local DuPont™ Tyvek® Specialist or call 1-800-44-TYVEK.




 |   |   |