What fasteners to use with Tyvek?

To attach Tyvek® in wood frame construction, use DuPont™ Tyvek® Wrap Cap nails, DuPont™ Tyvek® Wrap Cap Staples, other cap staples for the Stinger™ Cap Stapler. DuPont™ Tyvek® Wrap Cap screws and 1-1/4” or 2” metal gasketed washers with screws should be used for steel frame construction.

What does Tyvek HomeWrap do?

DuPont™ Tyvek® HomeWrap® is the original house wrap, incorporating unique material science that helps keep air and water out, while letting water vapor escape. It’s a house wrap engineered to keep homes cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and dry all year round.

What should house wrap joints be taped with?

Many housewrap manufacturers have proprietary seam seal tapes that they sell for exclusive use with their housewrap system. As implied by the name, the tape is used for sealing the seams of the housewrap. The purpose of sealing the seams is to create a continuous air barrier.

How do you fix Tyvek housewrap?

Fixing – to masonry Tyvek® Housewrap may be fixed to masonry with a suitable anchor fixing system or a masonry nail/screw and EPDM rubber washer. Fixings should be at maximum 500mm centres. Tyvek® Butyl Tape (double sided) may be used to fix the membrane in addition to the mechanical methods suggested above.

How much is Tyvek homewrap 2 in.installation tape?

This item: HomeWrap 2 in. x 164 ft. Installation Tape $13.25 TYVEK Tape is specially engineered for use with TYVEK HomeWrap. This crucial, final step provides maximum reduction of air infiltration and water protection. TYVEK Tape helps create a seamless, protective building envelope.

What does the DuPont Tyvek house wrap do?

DuPont ™ Tyvek ® HomeWrap ® is the original house wrap, incorporating unique material science that helps keep air and water out, while letting water vapor escape. As a result, it can contribute to improved building durability by helping to protect homes against damaging wind and rain that can penetrate the exterior cladding.

What do you need to know about Tyvek tape?

Product Overview. TYVEK Tape is specially engineered for use with TYVEK HomeWrap. This crucial, final step provides maximum reduction of air infiltration and water protection. TYVEK Tape helps create a seamless, protective building envelope.

What kind of tape to use for homewrap?

TYVEK Tape is specially engineered for use with TYVEK HomeWrap. This crucial, final step provides maximum reduction of air infiltration and water protection. TYVEK Tape helps create a seamless, protective building envelope. The right insulation can save on energy and heating and cooling bills. Check out our Buying Guide for helpful tips.

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