Jobsite Handbook // WRB & Flashing
WRB and House Wrap Installation Guide
House wraps and weather barriers can play a critical role in a high performance wall assembly. In fact, the WRB is a BFD
Details: Scope of Work
Details // WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
Weather Barriers done right means weather barriers that go to work on more than just sunny days
Details // WRB & Flashing, Windows & Doors
Window and WRB: Integration Keeps Water Out of Walls
Sealing the layers—and overlapping them right—is how high performance building gets done
Details // Framing, Siding & Exterior Trim, WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
Airtight Walls—Housewrap and Sheathing as an Air Barrier
A tight air barrier is the best way to build an energy-efficient house. Outside the sheathing are many chances to make it better.
Details // WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
Flashing Pipes, Framing, and Exhaust Vents in Exterior Walls
For walls with a pre-applied weather barrier, make sure the tape is compatible with the WRB coating—or use a primer
VIDEO: Jobsite KnowHow
YouTube // WRB & Flashing, Windows & Doors
How to Flash a Window Opening with Housewrap
Integrate the window with the house wrap, and the house wrap with the wall for an airtight, watertight window installation
YouTube // WRB & Flashing, HVAC & Mechanicals
The Right Way (and a wrong one) To Flash a Dryer Vent
Holes in walls amount to big walls full of holes unless you seal the hole after you make it
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Sealing Corners With Zip System Tape
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to tape inside and outside corner seams using ZIP System sheathing and tape.
Installing an In-Betweenie (2): Jamb and Head Flashing
With the sill pan flashed, Ben turns to flashing the jambs of a window opening in this passive house retrofit
ARTICLE: Background Research
Article // WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing
How To Install House Wrap #TheRightWay
Counting down the top 15 pages of 2016. This one is #2. Stop rot with house wrap
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- 2009 IECC: Table 402.4.2 Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria
- 2012 IECC: Table R402.4.1.1 Air Barrier and Insulation Installation
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