Installation Guide

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Systems, please call 1-800-44-Tyvek or visit us at
www.Weatherization.Tyvek.com
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Technical Specifications
DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
WRBsusedinconstructionproductsaremadefrom100%ashspunbondedhigh
density polyethylene fibers which have been bonded together by heat and pressure, without
binders or fillers, into a tough, durable sheet structure. Additives have been incorporated into the
polyethylene to provide ultraviolet light resistance. DuPont requires that DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
CommercialWrap
®
and CommercialWrap
®
D WRB’s be covered within 9 months (270 days) of
installation and that all other DuPont WRB’s be covered within 4 months (120 days) of installation.
DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products are made from a synthetic rubber adhesive and a laminate of
polyethylene film, polypropelene film, elastic fiber, synthetic rubber adhesive, polyurethane
adhesive,andatopsheetofashspunbondedhighdensitypolyethylenebersorpolypropelene
film. Additives have been incorporated into these materials to provide ultraviolet light resistance.
DuPont requires that DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products be covered within four months (120 days)
of installation.
Warning
DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
air and water barriers are slippery and should not be used in any application
where it will be walked on. In addition, because they are slippery, DuPont recommends using
kickjacks or scaffolding for exterior work above the first floor. If ladders must be used, extra
caution must be taken to use them safely by following the requirements set forth in ANSI
Standards 14.1, 14.2 and 14.5 for ladders made of wood, aluminum, and fiberglass,
respectively. DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
products are combustible and should be protected from a flame
and other high heat sources. DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
products will melt at 275°F (135°C); if the
temperature of DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
products reaches 750°F (400°C), it will burn and the fire may
spread and fall away from the point of ignition. For more information, call 1-800-44-Tyvek.
DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products and their release paper are slippery and should not be
walked on. Remove release paper from work area immediately. DuPont
™
Flashing Systems
products will melt at temperatures greater than 250°F (121°C). DuPont
™
Flashing Systems
products are combustible and should be protected from flames and other high heat sources.
DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products will not support combustion if the heat source is
removed. However, if burning occurs, ignited droplets may fall away from the point of
ignition. For more information, call 1-800-44-Tyvek.
DuPont
™
Residential Sealant and DuPont
™
Commercial Sealant are irritating to skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract. For proper usage, follow directions stated on the product label. For health
information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet or call Chemtrec at 1-800-424-9300.
Note
When installed in conjunction with other building materials, DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products
must be properly shingled with these materials such that water is diverted to the exterior of the
wall system. DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
products are air and water barriers and not the primary water barrier.
The outer facade is the primary barrier. You must follow facade manufacturer’s installation and
maintenance requirements for all facade systems in order to maintain water holdout properties and
ensure performance of DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
products. Use of additives, coatings or cleansers on or in the
facade system may impact the performance of DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
WRB. DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
Weatherization Systems products are to be used as outlined in this installation guideline. DuPont
™
FlashingSystemsproductsshouldonlybeusedtosealpenetrationsandashopeningsinhouses
or buildings. DuPont
™
Flashing Systems products are not to be used in roofing applications. For
superior protection against bulk water penetration, DuPont suggests a system combining a quality
exterior facade, a good secondary WRB and exterior sheathing, high quality windows and doors,
andappropriateashingmaterialspayingattentiontoproperinstallationofeachcomponent.Ina
system where no exterior sheathing is used and the DuPont
™
Tyvek
®
WRB is installed directly over
the wall studs, exterior facade materials should be selected to ensure maximum protection against
water intrusion. Careful workmanship and proper installation of each component is very important.
DuPont believes this information to be reliable and accurate. This information may be subject to
revision as additional experience and knowledge is gained. It is the user’s responsibility to
determine the proper construction materials needed on each project.
For complete warranty information, please visit www.Weatherization.Tyvek.com or call
1-800-44-Tyvek.
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