Insultex IHW-100 Installation Guide
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1. 5 cuts from the corners to create header flap Fold the flaps in through the opening at the two sides and the sill fastening them inside with staples about every six inches Temporarily tape the header flap up to expose nail base material install the sill flashing over the Housewrap Install the window per manufacturer s instructions Apply a continuous bead of caulk behind the top and side window flanges only and then install the window DO NOT APPLY CAULK ACROSS SILL FLANGE to allow for proper drainage Next install jamb flashing over side window flanges Next install head flashing over the top window flange and extend beyond the jamb flashing Remove the temporary tape from header flap and fold back down over top flange Next seal header flap with Insultex Seam Tape2. Weather Barrier System SIZE 5 X 100 Can be applied behind any exterior claddings for commercial and residential construction EIFS and Stucco Cement Hardboard Vinyl and Wood Sidings Brick and Stone Veneer ICCES AC 38 Acceptance criteria for water resistive barriers Approved for Grade C Type materials R Value Tested Surface burning tested Pliability tested Water resistance tested Dry breaking force tested t UV exposure tested Accelerated aging tested Easy To Instali R Value Installation instructions Install Housewrap over an approved exterior sheathing in shingle lap fashion with higher courses lapped over lower courses by at least two inches Vertical seams created by ending one roll and beginning another should have an overlap of at least six inches When cutting use scissors Attach the Housewrap so that it is flat and tight Start with lower course two to three feet from the corner and continue nailing or stapling as you move around the house Fasteners must penetrate the stud or nail base material Secure the Housewrap firmly in place by fastening it every 12 to 18 along the vertical studs using large headed or plastic cap nails or 3 4 crown staples Use Insultex Seam Tape to seal all the seams Windows Make an inverted Y cut in the Housewrap at the rough opening Then cut straight across the top and make 4
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