ABAA - Air Barrier Association of America


Residential Housewrap Overview & Installation

The Housewrap Committee of ABAA has produced 2 videos to assist building officials and design professionals when using Housewrap materials as a water resistive barrier in homes and buildings. The technical video presentation covers the properties of the material and the installation video covers the key installation criteria.

NOTICE: The information contained in these videos do not contain requirements for Housewrap material providing the function of an air barrier. Additional requirements are needed before Housewrap will provide the air barrier function.

English Videos

A Guide to Housewraps            Installation of Housewrap

Videos en Español

Una Guía para los Materiales de Barrera            Instalación del Material de Barrera

Air Barrier Association of America
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