Commercial | Exterior Wall
Hold out bulk water with a proven moisture barrier
Made with a unique nonwoven fiber structure, DuPont™ Tyvek® DrainWrap™ works behind claddings to channel bulk water away from the wall assembly while allowing water vapor to pass through. It also provides air resistance and structural durability during construction.
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Tyvek® DrainWrap™
Designed to provide enhanced drainage in areas subject to extreme, wind-driven rain, DuPont™ Tyvek® DrainWrap™ is a moisture barrier that combines the superior air and water resistance, vapor permeability, and strength of Tyvek® with a vertically grooved surface to help channel water safely to the outside. Available in rolls 9 feet and 10 feet wide.
Features & benefits
| Lightweight, flexible and durable |
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| Non-woven fiber structure |
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| Wide roll |
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| Vertical grooved surface |
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Physical Properties
| Method | Unit | Value | |
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| Air Penetration Resistance<sup></sup> | ASTM E1677 | - | Type 1 |
| ASTM E1677 | - | Type 1 | |
| ASTM E2178 | cfm/ft2 @ 1.57 psf | 0.004 | |
| Drainage<sup></sup> | ICC-ES AC 235 Section 4.5 | - | Pass |
| ICC-ES AC 235 Section 4.5 | - | Pass | |
| ICC-ES AC 24 Section 6.11 | - | Pass | |
| Water Vapor Transmission<sup></sup> | ASTM E96-00 Method B | perms | 50 |
| ASTM E96-00 Method B | perms | 50 | |
| ASTM E96-00 Method B | perms | 50 | |
| ASTM E96-00 Method A | g/m2-24 hrs | 250 | |
| Water Penetration Resistance<sup></sup> | ATTCC 127 | cm | 210 |
| Basis Weight<sup></sup> | TAPPI T-410 | oz/yd2 | 2.1 |
| Breaking Strength<sup></sup> | ASTM D882 | lbs/in | 30/30 |
| Tear Resistance (Trapezoid)<sup></sup> | ASTM D1117 | lbs | 44021 |
| Surface Burning Characteristics<sup></sup> | - | Smoke Developed Index | 25 Class A |
| ASTM E84 | Flame Spread Index | 5 Class A | |
| Ultra Violet Light Exposure (UV)<sup></sup> | - | - | 120 days (4 months) |
Available Sizes
| Roll Width (ft.) | Roll Length (ft.) | Roll coverage (ft.<sup>2</sup>) |
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| 5 | 200 | 1000 |
| 9 | 125 | 1125 |
| 10 | 125 | 1250 |
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