The Armor For Your Walls
A high-performance house wrap and proper flashing are your home's first line of defense against the elements. We build it right, from the inside out.
Get a Project EstimateHouse Wraps Built To Last
A house wrap is the critical protective layer between your home's exterior and sheathing. It serves a dual purpose: acting as a weather-resistive barrier to stop water penetration, while also being breathable to prevent moisture from getting trapped inside your walls.
We use premium, high-performing house wraps from trusted brands to ensure superior tear resistance and the perfect balance of water holdout and vapor permeability.
Premium House Wraps We Use
Henry Blueskin VP100
A self-adhering, vapor-permeable air barrier membrane, known for its high-performance and ease of installation, offering excellent protection against water and air infiltration.
Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap SA
A popular self-adhering 'drainable' house wrap that features a unique 1mm drainage gap, providing an extra layer of protection to help shed bulk water and promote drying.
Grace Vycor enV-S
This membrane brings together the weather protection benefits of a self-adhered membrane with the breathability of traditional house wraps for superior protection.
Typar Drainable Wrap
A durable choice that stands up to the rigors of the job site. Its design provides a strong weather-resistant barrier while promoting drainage and drying.
The Importance of Window & Door Flashing
Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points in your home's exterior. Proper flashing tapes are critical, creating a continuous, watertight, and airtight seal around these openings as a final line of defense against the elements.
Using high-quality flashing tape not only prevents damaging leaks and rot but also improves your home's energy efficiency by sealing air gaps, protecting your investment for years to come.
Durable Window & Door Flashings We Use
Typar Butyl Flashing
A rubberized asphalt-based flashing that performs over a broader temperature range, delivering a durable, watertight seal for years to come around windows and doors.
Grace Vycor Plus
This self-adhered flashing is composed of a durable, high-density polyethylene sheet, backed by a powerful rubberized asphalt adhesive for a reliable seal.
Henry Butyl Flashing
This membrane is engineered to protect against water intrusion in the most demanding environments, creating a robust seal for windows and doors.
Zip System Flashing Tape
A high-performance, acrylic-based flashing tape designed to create a superior seal when installing the ZIP System sheathing and panels.
Why Proper Installation Matters
Protecting your home from water is crucial. Low-quality materials or improper installation can lead to serious and costly problems down the line.
Water Damage & Leaks
Gaps in your home's protective layer can allow water to seep in, damaging insulation, drywall, and structural framing.
Mold & Mildew Growth
Trapped moisture creates the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can compromise indoor air quality and cause health issues.
Reduced Energy Efficiency
An improperly sealed building envelope allows air to leak in and out, forcing your heating and cooling systems to work harder and increasing your energy bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
A house wrap serves a dual purpose: it acts as a weather-resistive barrier to stop water from getting into your wall assembly, and it is also breathable, allowing moisture vapor from inside the house to escape. This prevents mold, mildew, and rot.
Windows and doors are major potential entry points for water and air. Flashing tape creates a continuous, watertight, and airtight seal around these openings, protecting your home's structure from water damage and improving energy efficiency by preventing drafts.
Using inferior products can lead to serious and costly problems. These include water damage inside your walls, mold and mildew growth which can affect air quality, wood rot that compromises structural integrity, and reduced energy efficiency due to air leaks.
A drainable house wrap, like the Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap, provides an enhanced level of protection. The small gap it creates helps any bulk water that gets behind the siding to drain away quickly, promoting faster drying of the wall assembly, which is especially beneficial in wet climates.
Build a Resilient Home Envelope
Don't leave your home's protection to chance. Contact our building science experts today for a consultation on your next project.
Get Your Free Estimate