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PRODUCTS

Air Sealing

AEROSEAL AEROBARRIER CONNECT AIR
SEALING SYSTEM
Builders, contractors and energy raters who want to be even
better at sealing buildings—in terms of quality and quantity—
should check out Aeroseal’s AeroBarrier Connect. This redesigned
air sealing system is easier to use and more effective at helping
structures meet ENERGY STAR, LEED, Passive House and Net
Zero requirements. More importantly, a tighter building envelope
can help increase the comfort and overall indoor air quality (IAQ)
within the home, leading to a better living environment.
The product features a series of smart nozzle stations
that can be positioned throughout a home and monitored
independently to control temperature and humidity within each
room. This ensures that each part of the house gets the exact
amount of sealant needed to seal leaks. Users can monitor
spraying progress with their laptops, and make any necessary
adjustments.
AeroBarrier Connect can seal leaks of up to half an inch wide
and as small as a human hair. Seals can be performed by single
work crews instead of multiple traders and contractors, and in as
little as one-third of the time required for manual sealing.
For more information: www.aeroseal.com

BENJAMIN OBDYKE HYDROGAP SA HOUSEWRAP
HydroGap SA is the industry’s first self-adhered, drainable housewrap, combining
the water-shedding benefits of a drainable housewrap with additional air-sealing
properties to protect the wall cavity from moisture. HydroGap SA features a
100 percent continuous acrylic adhesive, providing sealing around cladding fasteners
to help maintain the integrity of the air barrier.
The product’s self-adhered water-resistive barrier (WRB) features 1 millimeter
spacers on the surface that create a drainage space with 96 percent drain efficiency.
This enables water shedding that is two times faster than traditional flat housewraps,
and helps prevent mold and rot. It also contributes to a tighter building envelope
around the home and a healthier indoor air quality (IAQ).
HydroGap SA is one of the few breathable, fully adhered acrylic adhesives, with a perm
rating of 12 that is suitable for all climates. As an acrylic, the adhesive is UV resistant,
with an exposure rating of 120 days, and can be installed in temperatures as low as
25 degrees Fahrenheit without a primer. It also allows WRB repositioning as needed
until pressure is applied—after which, it’s not going anywhere.
For more information: benjaminobdyke.com

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