HardieWrap® weather barrier is an innovative, higher performing weather barrier made by James Hardie, maker of America's #1 brand of siding. HardieWrap weather barrier provides a balance of water resistance and breathability, allowing moisture (water vapor) from inside your building to escape so the area within the wall stays dry.
HardieWrap Weather Barrier
Thickness: 11 mil
Basis Weight: 19.4 lb/1000 sq ft
Sizes: 3' x 195', 9' x 100', 9' x 150', 10' x 100', 10' x 150'
Composition: Non-woven, non-perforated polyolefin
Film: MicroTech™ Coating with micropores
UV Stability: Up to 180 days
Water Holdout (AATCC127): 325 cm
Breathability/Water Vapor Permeance (ASTM E-96A): 15 perms
Air Resistance (TAPPI T-460): >1800 sec/100 cc
Tear Strength (ASTM D1117): 15/18 lbs/in
Why Use HardieWrap?
- Reduce water damage and mold potential
- Increase your building's energy efficiency
- Allow walls to dry
- Keep humidity out
Where To Use HardieWrap
- Under any cladding*: fiber cement, wood, stucco, brick
- Repair & Remodel
- New Construction
* See HardieWrap Installation Guide for Details.
HardieWrap Outperforms
Water Resistance
Superior Water Hold Out
Air Resistance
Increased Resistance to Air Penetration
Breathability
Breaths Effectively, Holds Out Humidity
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