INSTALLATION
The translucent design of Prime Wrap eliminates the guesswork for the installer while cutting, fitting, and fastening.
General:
Prime Wrap® Housewrap is installed on the exterior walls over exterior sheathing – after wall framing is complete and before windows or doors are installed. The printed side is applied facing to the outside.
Step 1
Install Prime Wrap® using “shingle-lap” fashion, with higher courses lapped over lower courses by at least 2 inches. Any vertical seams created by ending one roll and beginning another should have an overlap of at least 6 inches. Start with lowest course, 2-3 feet from a corner with the bottom edge 3-4 inches over the sill plate. Wrap around corner and fasten to studs every 12~18 inches using plastic-capped staples or plastic-capped nails. |
Window Detail:
Step 6
Apply sealant behind window flanges and install window. a) Install jamb flashing over side window flanges. b) Install head flashing over the top window flange and extend beyond jamb flashings. c) Remove temporary tape from header flap and fold back down over top flange. d) Seal header flap with approved flashing tape. |