HardieWrap weather barrier is a water-resistive barrier, as defined by U.S. building codes. Used in residential buildings, HardieWrap weather barrier is installed over the sheathing, beneath the exterior siding (cladding) to reduce water infiltration and air infiltration, while allowing potentially damaging water to escape from exterior walls.

HardieWrap weather barrier is composed of high-performance, non-perforated, non-woven polyolefin with a unique coating for a balance of water holdout and breathability. HardieWrap weather barrier also has superior air resistance and tear resistance compared to the nearest competition.

HardieWrap weather barrier meets the requirements for all major building codes, including those as specified in ESR # 2658.

In independent tests, HardieWrap weather barrier outperformed its nearest competition in each of these categories: water holdout, air penetration resistance and tear resistance.

HardieWrap weather barrier outperforms Grade D building paper (and felt) in each of these categories: water resistance, air resistance, durability and ease of installation.

HardieWrap weather barrier is currently (or will be available very soon) in the following roll sizes: 3' x 195', 9' x 100', 9' x 150', 10' x 100', 10' x 150'.

The tear strength of HardieWrap weather barrier, according to ASTM D-1117 testing procedure, is 15 lbs. MD and 18 lbs. CD. The breaking strength of HardieWrap weather barrier, according to ASTM D-882 testing procedure, is 59 lbs./in MD and 51 lbs./in CD.

HardieWrap weather barrier is 11 mil thick for greater tear strength than the nearest competition.

Yes. HardieWrap weather barrier is a water-resistive barrier and has passed ASTM D-779 testing for water resistance. Results from AATCC127 testing procedure show HardieWrap weather barrier's water resistance is >325 cm of water holdout, which is more than 50% higher than the next competition.

HardieWrap weather barrier ranks as a Class A fire-rated product in accordance with the International Residential Building Code 2006 and International Building Code 2006, and is tested in accordance with ASTM E-84 testing procedure.

HardieWrap weather barrier has a UV stability of up to 180 days (6 months). Ensure that HardieWrap weather barrier is properly stored and handled prior to installation.

Yes. HardieWrap weather barrier must be installed with the printed side out for best performance.

HardieWrap weather barrier weighs approximately 20 lbs./1000 sq. ft., which equates to less than 30 lbs. a roll.

HardieWrap weather barrier is competitively priced. For specific information, contact a James Hardie Representative at 1-866-4HARDIE (1-866-442-7343).

HardieWrap weather barrier can be used with any cladding material: fiber-cement, wood, wood composite, brick, stucco and vinyl, as required by local building codes. When installing HardieWrap weather barrier, follow the recommendations of the local building codes and the HardieWrap™ Installation Requirements.

Flexible flashings are recommended in accordance with window industry and building code requirements. HardieWrap™ Flashing and HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing are designed as part of the HardieWrap™ weather barrier solution and are installed around window openings and other penetrations. HardieWrap™ Seam Tape is also designed specifically for the HardieWrap weather barrier solution and is used for taping the vertical and horizontal seams to create the complete weather protection envelope. For complete installation instructions, please contact James Hardie Technical Services.

James Hardie Building Products, Inc. has a mission to help you build better homes. After pioneering significantly improved siding products, James Hardie saw room for improvement in protecting the building envelope from weather. To that end, James Hardie has created high-performance HardieWrap weather barrier, HardieWrap Flashing, HardieWrap Flex Flashing and HardieWrap Seam Tape. Together, these products work to provide a high performing second layer of defense for your home from a brand you can trust.

HardieWrap weather barrier is available at select dealers in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. For further information, please contact James Hardie Building Products.

Contact your James Hardie Sales Representative or call James Hardie Customer Service at 1-866-4HARDIE (1-866-442-7343) for more information as to when it will be available in your area.