Weather Barrier
HardieWrap™
The HardieWrap™ weather barrier is an innovative, higher performing weather barrier made by James Hardie, maker of America's #1 brand of siding. HardieWrap weather barrier provides a balance of water resistance and water vapor permeability, reducing water intrusion from the outside while releasing water vapor from inside the home to dry out the wall cavity.
The Science Behind the Siding™
HardieWrap weather barrier is a premium, non-woven, water-resistive barrier. It contains a unique MicroTech™ Coating that enables higher performance:
- Provides a balance of water holdout and breathability
- Superior air resistance to reduce energy loss in the home
- Thicker 11 mil sheet for exceptional tear resistance
The complete HardieWrap weather barrier solution includes HardieWrap™ weather barrier, HardieWrap™ Flashing, HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing and HardieWrap™ Seam Tape.1
1 When products are installed in accordance with relevant AAMA and ASTM standards.