Although the term retrofit may be new to you, the concept is easy to understand. It is the process of increasing the energy efficiency of an existing home.
Woodman Insulation is proud to offer house wrap from DuPont™ Tyvek® and Dow WEATHERMATE™ Plus.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Wrap. This product delivers the optimum balance of properties for the highest level of performance against the elements. Tyvek® helps prevent outside water from entering the walls and help to seal the building to keep outside air where it belongs, which helps reduce energy bills. Choosing a high quality wrap can dramatically impact the energy efficiency of your building.
DuPont™ Tyvek® is a uniquely engineered product that forms a strong, uniform web, creating small pores that resist bulk water and air penetration, while allowing moisture vapor to pass through.
What makes Tyvek® our preferred choice?
Dow WEATHERMATE™ Plus Housewrap is a non-woven, non-perforated, polyolefin-based housewrap that is both tough and tear resistant. It offers an effective option for builders who prefer to use non-insulating sheathing along with housewrap. When installed over sheathing in residential wall construction, Dow WEATHERMATE™ Plus Housewrap reduces costly air and moisture infiltration.
Dow WEATHERMATE™ Plus Housewrap offers exceptional tear resistance and durability, and is translucent to allow a clear view of the studs and the sheathing surface during installation. It can be left uncovered for up to 120 days in the United States.