TYPAR Full Line Brochure

Look beyondthe surface.You want hardworking products that willstand the test of time and provide thehighest level of performance. Whether insidea wall, under the shingles, or beneath thesurface of the soil, TYPAR® brand productswill deliver on the construction site and wellinto the future.To see how TYPAR® products help,look inside.

The TYPAR Difference—The facts and figures you need to makean informed decision.There’s plenty of information (and misinformation) floatingaround as it relates to weather-resistant barriers. As you canguess, TYPAR’s leading competitors make a lot of claims asto the superiority of their product, but their claims are simplymisleading.TYPAR is a polypropylene nonwoven breathable weathermembrane. Its technologically-advanced design reduces the riskof moisture damage and mold growth in the wall cavity unlikeany other product on the market, and the facts support it.• TYPAR delivers the best balance of water holdout andbreathability.• TYPAR’s tear strength is 4 times that of Tyvek’s.• Tyvek has poor surfactant resistance. TYPAR holds up betterover time.• TYPAR’s UV exposure rating is 50% longer than Tyvek’s.6050404030302010OptimalRange: 10-2020100MOISTURE VAPORTRANSMISSIONmeasured in perms*0TEAR STRENGTHmeasured in lbs.***Moisture Vapor Transmission Graph is based on published results according to ASTME-96-95 Procedure A testing. Source: Fiberweb, Inc. **Tear Strength graph is based onpublished results for tear strength according to ASTM D-5733-99 testing.Properties TYPAR ® Tyvek ® What it meansMVT 11.7 perms 55 permsTyvek is outside optimal range(between 10–20)Trap Tear (md/xd) 33/33 lbs 8/6 lbs TYPAR is 4x stronger than TyvekUV Exposure Rating 180 days 120 days TYPAR offers 50% longer UV protection

The TYPAR® Weather Protection System—The heart of the building envelope.While a building’s external appearance gets most of thespotlight, the story really starts beneath the surface, insidethe building’s envelope. With the right products and properinstallation, a building envelope not only helps control air andmoisture intrusion, it’s the cornerstone of a well-balanced,energy-efficient indoor environment.The TYPAR Weather Protection System not only withstandsthe rigors of the construction site, it keeps delivering highperformance long after the cladding is up. TYPAR BuildingWraps, Fasteners, Construction Tape and Flashings work inharmony to ensure the comfort of the people who live, work,eat, and sleep within the building’s walls.The TYPAR Weather Protection System—An excellent choice to use with claddings.• Brick• Wood panels• Fiber cement siding• Ventilated claddingsystems• Vinyl siding• Cedar shakes• Stucco/EIFS• Aluminum, steel andcomposite panels• Manufactured stone• Stone

The TYPAR Weather Protection System—It’s more than a system. It’s a team effort.TYPAR building wraps perform exceptionally well on theirown, but when teamed up with TYPAR Flashings, Fasteners,and Construction Tape, it’s virtually unstoppable. For sealingareas around windows, doors, corners, and joints, you won’tfind a more reliable crew anywhere.• TYPAR Flashing Flex. This composite, conformable peeland-stickflashing seals areas around curved windows,window flanges, sill plates, corners, and joints.• TYPAR Flashing BA. A non-staining butyl adhesive (BA)flashing ideal for a range of applications. Best of all, itbonds tight, even on the hottest days (up to 120˚ F).• TYPAR Flashing RA. A versatile, self-adhering flashing withrubberized asphalt (RA) provides great performance at agreat price.• TYPAR Construction Tape. Strong, coated polypropylenetape firmly seals seams and edges. Use on window flanges,corners, joints, and seams, or to repair rips and punctures.• TYPAR Fasteners. Ideal for use with TYPAR BuildingWraps and Surround SR Roofing Underlaymentproducts. Caps seal out moisture and provide betterholding power, making them a best practice for roofingand sidewall applications.BREAK AWAY FROM THE HERDAdvanced digital print system for co-label.Place full-color logosand text on TYPARBuilding Wrap usingFiberweb’s state-ofthe-artdigital printsystem. Stand out fromthe crowd in vibrantcolor, with the abilityto alternate logosunlike competitors.With a low minimumorderquantity,it’s like having anaffordable billboard onevery jobsite.

TYPAR® HouseWrap—Your first and last line of defense.On the construction site,TYPAR® HouseWrap defendsagainst the elements betterthan any other building wrap(up to four stories on lightcommercial applications). Infact, when properly installed,our tear strength is five timesbetter than the competition,which means it can weatherthe strongest storms andextreme winds.TYPAR® MetroWrap—Taking performance to a higher level.TYPAR® MetroWrap brings the same level of toughnessand protection to commercial buildings and multi-familydwellings. It’s engineered to withstand wind pressure andelements above four stories.• Holds strong during construction. Up to five timesstronger than the leading polymeric wraps, and up to 20times stronger than building paper.• Increases energy-efficiency. Helps prevent wind andwater infiltration, which increases the efficiency ofHVAC systems and creates a comfortable, well-balancedindoor environment.• Helps prevent mold. Will notsupport the growth of mold.(ASTM D3273)• Resists surfactants. Handlesexposure to harsh chemicals andcleaning techniques found oncommercial jobsites.• Protects against UV damage.Provides UV protection for up to12 months; perfect for evolvingconstruction schedules.

We stand behind our products—And their performance.When you use the TYPAR Weather Protection System —TYPARBuilding Wraps, Flashings, Construction Tape and Fasteners— you’re covered by a limited lifetime product warranty (forsingle-family residential applications), and a 10-year limitedproduct warranty for structures other than single-family.Plus, an incredible 10-year warranty on labor and materials(restrictions apply, see warranty for details). If a problem isgoing to occur, it’s more likely going to happen a few yearsafter construction is complete. The 10-year warranty keepsyou covered so you don’t incur any additional material orinstallation costs down the road.LIFETIMELIMITED WARRANTYBuilding Wraps | Flashings | Construction Tape | Roof UnderlaymentFasteners | Landscape Products | Geotextiles+1 (615) 847-7216Building.Americas@Fiberweb.comwww.typar.comMade in the U.S.A. ©2013 Fiberweb, Inc. TYPAR® & TYPAR® MetroWrap are registered trademarksof Fiberweb, Inc. TYVEK® Homewrap® is a registered trademark of E.I. Inspection Agency: RADCO.ICC #ESR-1404. Lit# TYPTRI 12001. Revised 1/13