Why Put House Wrap Around the House?
- Made from nylon, polymers, fiberglass and other waterproof materials, house wrap is available in wide rolls, up to 9-feet in width. When installed in an overlapping fashion, from the bottom of the house to the top, the wrap creates a barrier that directs water downward to the ground, instead of allowing it to seep into the house.
House wrap also stops strong blasts of air, adding an insulating effect to your home. - It's time to install the house wrap after the exterior walls are up and the boxing is in place. Use a staple gun to attach the house wrap at the rate of about one staple every 16 inches. Wrap right over the windows and doors during the initial application.
When you get to the last row at the top of the house, you may not need a wide row of wrap. If that's the case, you can cut the roll with a chop saw or a circular saw to the correct width before unrolling the house wrap. - After the house wrap is in place, you'll cut the openings for the doors and windows. The best way to do this is to cut an "X" shape in the middle of the opening and pull the loose sections inside the house, stapling them tightly against the window and doorframes.
- To seal the house wrap, apply adhesive tape made especially for house wrap, over the seams between the layers of wrap and around the doors, windows and any other openings in the wrap. Once the seams are sealed, you're ready to install the siding.
