How Does House Wrap Protect Your Home?

By Brian Wolford|2022-08-25T13:32:10-04:00November 18th, 2015|New Home Features|

House wrap reduces the movement of air into your home and helps keep wind-driven rain out of the walls.

Tyvek House wrap is a leader in the industry. It allows any moisture in the walls to pass through to the exterior. Still dry air in the walls is an insulator providing year-round comfort. Tests show that at 9 Mile an hour wind pressure, walls with Tyvek wrap maintains 94% of the R-value compared to a wall without Tyvek at 37%.

You can learn more by reading “Wraps You in Comfort”.

About the Author: Brian Wolford

Brian Wolford serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Fine Line Homes - Hazleton, with over 33 years of Home Construction experience. Since 1989, he has personally had a hand in completing over 1,500 homes.

Before his current role, Brian worked as a Construction Foreman for 19 years, where he managed the entire day-to-day construction operation. Previously, he worked in the field as a Trim Carpenter and then a Trim Crew Leader. With his vast knowledge in all aspects of home construction, Brian is uniquely skilled at making complex construction topics simple.

Brian holds an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.

When he isn't working, Brian enjoys the outdoors to their fullest, including boating, snowmobiling, skiing, hunting and hiking.