Tyvek was created in 1955.
DuPont Tyvek is a brand of durable products that are versatile and reasonably priced. The material can be used for many things, such as car covers, wristbands, envelopes, and labels.
Tyvek is not designed for this purpose and would be too expensive for such a use. Instead tyvek is a chemical resistant material used in laboratory tubing and equipment. It almost perfect for use with corrosive chemicals of all types.
TYVEK is a 100% manufactured material produced using high-thickness spunbound polyethylene filaments. Lightweight, sturdy and breathable, yet impervious to water, scraped spot, bacterial infiltration and maturing, Tyvek is an astonishing material used to improve an assortment of utilizations across various ventures.
Yes it was used primarily until the 80's but now Tyvek is used for the water resistance under siding.
EasyGard is made in China, is sold by Home Depot and is currently about half the price of Tyvek HomeWrap.
Tyvek envelopes are better than others because they can be recycled and can be burnt without leaving any harmful residue to the environment. The material is simply environmental friendly. Tyvek is a high-quality product of DuPont Chemicals.
Tyvek is only for vertical wall applications.
Tyvek® is the DuPont brand name for spunbonded olefin, which was invented around 1955. There are specific instructions for how Tyvek should be installed to get maximum protection from both moisture and air flow mitigation. I would make sure you or your contractors follow these procedures and use supporting materials that meet Dupont's specifications. Specifically, a special tape must be used to secure two adjoining Tyvek sheets. Some contractors will use a lower quality tape in an effort to save money. The sub par tape breaks down over a few years and allows air to flow between the overlapping Tyvek sheets, greatly reducing their effectiveness.
I assume you mean Tyvek housewrap. Tyvek is used as a vapor barrier to keep water and moisture from penetrating walls of a structure. It also helps prevent drafts but at the same time allows the house or structure to breathe. Tyvek is put on walls during construction after the sheathing. This could be plywood or a foam sheathing. It also helps keep the structure or house dry until the exterior finish is applied. Mike Merisko www.sawkerfs.com
Tyvek HomeWrap can be purchased from many different hardware and home improvement centers such as Home Depot and Lowes as well as online stores such as Amazon.
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