Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard
Green Approved Products for the National Green Building Standard

Approved Products - National Green Building Standard

Product Name: Typar Housewrap
Product Manufacturer: Typar Fiberweb, Inc.

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Practice NumberPracticePoints Available with this ProductAdditional Conditions of Use to Earn PointsManufacturer's Comments
602.9Where required by the ICC IRC or IBC, a water-resistive barrier and/or drainage plane system is installed behind exterior veneer and/or siding. Mandatory for certification, if applicable.MandatoryInstall per manufactuer's instructions. Install per code requirement.Best combination of MVTR, Hydrohead, Tear strength, and sufactant resistance. Product is a WRB per ICC and CCMC testing.
604.1(1)Building materials w/ recycled content are used for at least 2 minor components.1Must be used in conjunction with another minor building component with 25 - 50% recycled content. Install per manufacturer's instructions. Install per code requriement.Recycled Content Range: 18 - 33% Average 25% post industrial recycle.
703.2.1Insulation and air sealing installed.3-15Install per manufacturer's instructions. Install per code requrement.Air barrier under CCMC.
701.1.3The building is an ENERGY STAR Qualified Home. Choosing this energy path means this project can achieve the Bronze Level ONLY.0Install per manufacturer's instructions. Install per code requirement.Typar Housewrap is also an "Eligible Building Envelope Component" under Section 25C of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 qualifying for a Federal Tax Credit.