Design Tip- From the US Department
of Energy

Housewrap, Building Paper, or Felt-
Your choices for wrapping it up

Housewrap, building paper or impregnated
felt should be part of the exterior wall system
that protects the building from water
penetration. None of the materials are
waterproof, but are intended to shed
rainwater that penetrates exterior cladding.
The surface formed by these materials is
called a drainage plain, house membrane or
rain barrier. They are used to shed liquid
water that may penetrate siding or roofing
and to prevent liquid water from wicking
through them, while remaining sufficiently
vapor permeable ("breathable")
for out ward drying (Staube 2001). By
helping to keep building materials dry, these
membranes improve building durability,
decrease maintenance cost, and reduce the
risk of moisture-related problems such as
pests, mold, and rot.

Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3-Builders
and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency ,
Comfort, and Durability in the
Cold and Very Cold Climates
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