What’s happening in our world? Plenty. Discover the latest TYPAR® news, plus industry updates and information geared for weather protection pros.
TYPAR® stands proudly beside its weather-resistant barrier (WRB) products and their performance—tear and tensile strength 5x that of the leading competition, permeability ratings in the...
After hearing some of our key builder customers have a clear need for a more transparent solution to window and door flashing, we are excited to announce that this month we are launching a genuine...
Building on our commitment to serving the multi-family, light commercial and heavy commercial construction markets, TYPAR® has completed a rebrand of MetroWrap™ into its new name:...
TYPAR, a leading provider of high-performance building wrap, construction tape, flashing and accessories, is introducing the industry’s first Clear Acrylic Flashing.
In recent years, moisture management has rapidly risen in importance for multifamily and commercial construction teams due to higher expectations for building performance and more stringent building...
The performance of a weather-resistant barrier depends on the material’s ability to maintain its integrity—no matter what comes into contact with it. Surfactants, which can be found in a...
If you want to ensure your next project is energy efficient and stands the test of time, you need a high-performance building envelope. While a lot of attention gets paid to selecting components like...
In the ever-evolving world of construction, building professionals must strike the right balance between beautiful design, resilience, comfort and sustainability of a building. When it comes to the...
TYPAR has expanded its distribution footprint through a new partnership with Mid-States Wholesale Lumber.
TYPAR is excited to welcome Sherwood Lumber as an exclusive premier distributor of its high-performance weather protection products in the New York Tristate area, Mid-Atlantic, and select New England...
TYPAR, has announced a new partnership with Rafferty Wholesale to expand distribution of its products throughout New England.
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) today announced that it is expanding warranty protection for its Canadian building wrap customers, offering a 5-year product and labor warranty for its...
Building professionals play a critical role in ensuring a building provides a safe and healthy indoor environment for occupants. As such, indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant comfort should be top...
Unlike traditional residential single-family construction, multifamily, light and heavy commercial construction poses unique challenges from a design and build point of view.
For the construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. custom home in Sandwich, Massachusetts—located about a quarter mile from the ocean on Cape Cod—the project team needed a high-quality weather...
House wrap is a critical component to building a long-lasting, high-quality, wall system. As the vapor barrier, it is key to preventing water ingress that can damage the components of the interior...
While navigating the unique challenges of multifamily construction, working with a proven weather protection system can be a significant advantage.
Most builders and distributors are very clear on whether or not house wrap is necessary (Yes. It’s necessary), but as your customers/owners face the rising costs of construction materials, you,...
Building codes in many parts of the country drive the need for better moisture management solutions, and new drainable building wraps.
Building wrap has been used as an integral component of building envelope design for decades, yet there is still considerable innovation taking place in the segment.
Weather is unpredictable, so the quality of the products quality matters. It’s critical to choose an air barrier that not only meets the air permeability requirements of the code but is also...
The CCMC added the new TYPAR® Construction Tape to its list of approved products, making the complete TYPAR Weather Protection System available to the Canadian market for the first time.
TYPAR is proud to announce that DrainableWrap™ has been named one of the 2022 Pro Builder top products of the year in the building envelope category.
The TYPAR flashing product line offers three distinct options to serve any building need and they all have the strength and conformability needed for complete sealing around curved windows, window...
A recognized leader in the wholesale lumber and building products industry, Snavely Forest Products has been working with TYPAR since 2010.
One of the primary performance attributes of a high-performance weather-resistant barrier (WRB) is its ability to stand up to UV exposure.
TYPAR® delivers unbeatable toughness, intelligence, and warranty backing and is engineered to block moisture from the outside while still allowing walls to breathe.
Berry Global Inc. and the TYPAR team are excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Irvine to the role of Product Manager.
TYPAR recently partnered with Rescuing Families™, Inc., a New York-based charity whose goal is to assist homeowners struggling with disabilities and/or financial hardships with home rehab or...
When the team at DeLuca Construction needed a high-performance house wrap for a 7,500-square-foot home in Philadelphia’s upscale Chestnut Hill neighborhood, they turned to the TYPAR Weather...
The primary role of a weather resistant barrier (also known as WRB, building wrap, or house wrap) is to protect the building envelope from bulk water, wind-driven rain, and water vapor.
Some substances just aren’t friendly to housewraps. Pressure washing solutions can present a serious threat to the building wrap because they contain chemicals called surfactants, or...
Proper installation is vital when working with weather-resistant barriers, but isn't difficult. Follow these four easy steps, your building will have improved durability and indoor air quality.
In the last year, after experiencing lockdowns, social distancing and quarantines resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor comfort has become increasingly important to everyday life.
While there are a variety of materials on the market aimed at increasing energy efficiency, few are as effective as selecting the right weather resistant barrier, also known as a building wrap.
The building envelope is one of the most important components of design and construction of any new home or building...
With as many ways as there are to construct a wall system, there are an equal number of ways to try to keep that wall dry. But as the race to waterproof wall assemblies continues...
OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – This year at the 2020 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, TYPAR® will display its full line of housewrap products highlighted by the latest addition to the...
Selected on the basis of industry-leading performance, product innovation, efficiency and sustainability, readers and editorial staff alike...
Buildings and dwellings should not cause their owners or tenants discomfort. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend 90% of their time indoors.
When construction began on the new 246-unit Monarch at Waugh Chapel multi-family development in Gambrills, Maryland...
It is important to establish a continuous air barrier for several reasons. As an air barrier isolates the indoor environment, it plays a major role...
This year at the 2019 International Builders’ Show, TYPAR, the industry leader in weather protection, let its Southern roots come to life...
This year at the 2019 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, TYPAR®, the industry’s leader in weather protection, will showcase the full line of TYPAR products (booth C4515),...
TYPAR is giving one lucky person a chance to win a free trip to the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® with their “Roll with TYPAR” social media contest.
Among the many performance characteristics to consider when choosing a building wrap, surfactant resistance is one that can be easily underestimated...
Among the many different factors to consider when choosing a building wrap, geographic and climate considerations...
Green Builder Media and TYPAR® have recently teamed up to bring you Innovation Leads to High-Performance Building Solutions...
There is no such thing as a “waterproof” wall. However, with the growing number of methods for managing moisture...
Advances in material technology have resulted in innovative solutions for protecting our homes and buildings from the elements, while allowing them to both release vapor buildup and drain bulk...
