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Weather-Resistive Barriers: Polymeric Housewrap Fortifiber offers two grades of housewrap to address the wide-ranging construction requirements of builders nationwide. From ultra premium products with technologically advanced designs to highly cost-effective solutions that provide reliable protection, we manufacture the most versatile product line in the market.

WeatherSmart®
WeatherSmart represents a new generation in housewrap technology, offering an intelligent housewrap solution - one that delivers the ideal balance between water intrusion protection and moisture vapor breathability; so it can be used in any climate and behind most exterior claddings. The product is a polymeric weather-resistive barrier, utilizing a high-strength nonwoven substrate and a monolithic non-perforated coating of smart polymers. Its unique construction protects against the elements-while being extraordinarily durable and UV stable.

WeatherSmart® Commercial
Fortifiber redefines the standard in high performance building wraps for commercial applications with the introduction of its WeatherSmart Commercial weather-resistive barrier, a no-compromise solution that is the ideal blend of advanced building science and field-proven jobsite durability.

PlyDry™
PlyDry is a code-compliant, reliable tear-resistant housewrap that is very cost-effective. Its cross-woven polypropylene fabric design, and provides dependable tensile strength to protect the product from weather exposure on jobsites. The UV-resistant polyolefin coating offers 120 days of exposure time.

Requirement Water Holdout (Protection Against Water Intrusion) ASTM D-779 Vapor Permeability (ability to Allow Moisture to Pass through the material) ASTM E-96 Dry Breaking Force ASTM D-5034

    MD       CD
Grade
WeatherSmart >60-Minutes 56 Grams 8 perms 70lb. f/inch 55lb. f/inch Premium
WeatherSmart Commercial >60-Minutes 98 Grams 14 perms 78lb. f/inch 74lb. f/inch Premium
PlyDry >30-Minutes 57 Grams 8.1 perms 198lb. f/inch 102lb. f/inch Classic


The products in the above table are continually tested in accordance with ASTM procedures. The values shown are averages obtained in these tests.