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CertainTeed CertaWrap Installation Manuallines

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  • Page 1 Weather Resistant Barriers Installation Guidelines...
  • Page 2 Weather Resistant Barrier. Their purpose is to provide detailed information and how-to tips that will simplify the installation process. CertainTeed shall not accept any liability or responsibility under its written warranty for failure caused by application that does not meet the requirements for proper installation.
  • Page 3 5/8" The STUDfinder Installation System combines precisely engineered fastening locations 5. Pull the CertaWrap snug and fasten it to the studs or with graphics that help ensure sheathing and to the top and bottom plates. quick, accurate, and secure installation.
  • Page 4 (152 mm). When starting a new roll at an inside or outside corner, overlap vertical and horizontal seams a minimum of 2. Allow a minimum of 6" (152 mm) of additional CertaWrap 12" (340 mm). All vertical and horizontal seams are to be around the bottom and sides of the perimeter of each wall installed in a weatherboard fashion.
  • Page 5 6. Tape the penetration, first horizontally then vertically, in a Exterior penetrations with flanges must be flashed prior to the installation of CertaWrap. weatherboards fashion. 1. Cut a piece of CertaWrap 12" high and at least 18" wider than the Installing CertaWrap Around flange-to-flange horizontal...
  • Page 6: Surface Preparation

    Installing Flashing Installing Flashing Around a Rectangular Window To install flashing around a Tools rectangular opening: • Caulk Gun • Utility Knife or Scissors 1. Make diagonal cuts in the • Gloves weather-resistant barrier at the upper corners of the top (head) of •...
  • Page 7 Ensure the flashing covers all nails and Flex the overhanging tape down onto the wall covering the mounting slots on the window's mounting flange. CertaWrap in weatherboards fashion, again applying even pressure to ensure adhesion. 5. Cut flashing for the top (head) of the opening so it will extend 3.
  • Page 8 G Y P S U M • C E I L I N G S • I N S U L AT I O N CertainTeed Corporation Professional: 800-233-8990 Consumer: 800-782-8777 20 Moores Road Malvern, PA 19355 © 01/18 CertainTeed Corporation, Printed in the USA Code No. CW005 www.certainteed.com...