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Definition of House wrap

House wrap

Just like that windbreaker you slide into on a chilly day, this protective barrier helps to keep the elements out. Typically a plastic or spun-fiber polyethylene textile material, the thin film is installed beneath exterior siding on a house or other building during the framing stage; it is breathable, but acts as an air barrier to make the structure more energy efficient. It also blocks rain from soaking the walls, which can lead to mold and rot.

 

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