housewrap
Exterior wall barrier
Housewrap is a synthetic sheet material wrapped around a building's exterior sheathing before siding is installed.
It acts as a weather barrier—blocking wind and water while allowing moisture vapor to escape from inside the wall cavity.
Common brands include Tyvek and Typar.
The crew stapled housewrap over the plywood before the rain hit.
Pertaining to warmth
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
- heat transferMovement of thermal energy
- rigid foamHard cellular plastic sheets
thermal bridging · heat loss · energy audit · weatherstripping
Protective outer layer
- sidingExterior wall covering
- claddingOuter protective layer
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
stucco · exterior · underlayment · joist · fastener · staple · nail · overlap
Material preventing moisture transmission
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- draftsPreliminary written versions
wind resistance · permeability · drainage · condensation · humidity control · tape
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
- heat transferMovement of thermal energy
rigid foam · thermal bridging · heat loss · energy audit · weatherstripping
sheathing
Protective outer layer
framing · stucco · exterior · underlayment · joist · fastener · staple · nail · overlap · installation
vapor barrier
Material preventing moisture transmission
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
drafts · wind resistance · permeability · drainage · condensation · humidity control · tape
- windproofingwindbreaker, windscreen, windshield, wind deflector, weatherstrip
- building partsfacades, wall, door, windows, floor
housewrapvapor barrier
Material preventing moisture transmission
insulation · thermal insulation · foam board · fiberglass insulation · drywall
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