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| CertaWrap Weather Resistant Barrier  CertainTeed is launching its inaugural housewrap product, CertaWrap Weather Resistant Barrier, along with a full line of accessories, that provide homeowners with a superior layer of protection for their walls and contributes to the energy efficiency, air quality and overall comfort of a healthy home. Applied prior to exterior cladding and as a key component of the wall system, CertaWrap acts as the primary line of defense against the elements during construction and a secondary water barrier after the cladding is installed. When properly installed, CertaWrap will reduce drafts in the wall, which helps reduce energy costs. CertaWrap also provides superior water holdout, moisture vapor transmission, tear strength and surfactant resistance. In addition, the material itself inhibits the growth of mold and will not disintegrate over time. An important value-added advantage to a user of CertaWrap is CertainTeed's exclusive STUDfinder installation system which helps ensure secure fastening to studs. "CertaWrap is a great addition to our product line — providing building professionals a single source for weather resistant barriers as well as vinyl, polymer and fiber cement siding and exterior trim," says Xavier LeBlanc, marketing manager for CertainTeed's Siding Products Group. "Contributing to the comfort and energy efficiency of a home, CertaWrap is a building material that our customers can incorporate into a house plan to assure long-term performance and long-term homebuyer satisfaction." In addition, CertainTeed is offering a full line of accessories, including CertaFlash BA peel & stick window flashing, CertaFlash Flex flexible flashing, and CertaTape construction tape. CertaWrap Weather Resistant Barrier is backed by a lifetime limited warranty with a 10-year SureStart protection when installed as a system with CertaTape and CertaFlash accessories. It meets the ASTM D-3273 standard for mold resistance. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |