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What is Gorilla Wrap™ Housewrap?
Specification

Gorilla Wrap™ housewrap, one of the latest building science solutions from Johns Manville, is an innovative translucent housewrap that strengthens your ability to build better homes and offers superior performance of the building envelope.

Increases energy efficiency of the home
  • The tough non-perforated, non-woven polymeric material creates decreased air infiltration resulting in increased energy efficiency.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap helps keep the weather (rain, wind, moisture) outside, reducing heating and cooling costs.
  • A house wrapped in Gorilla Wrap housewrap minimizes air infiltration to deliver whole house energy efficiency.
  • When used on a properly insulated home where all gaps and voids are filled in wall cavities, Gorilla Wrap housewrap provides the ultimate in thermal performance and moisture management.
Most durable housewrap product on the market
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap is a non-woven material with a tear resistance that’s nearly four times higher than the leading housewrap.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap can withstand the elements before it is covered for up to six months.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap features ultraviolet inhibitors in its coating and its fibers to protect against deterioration caused by the sun before it is covered.
Maximum moisture control, reducing the risk of mold and mildew growth in the home
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap is a non-perforated material that reduces the potential for water penetration into the home.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap acts as a superior weather barrier that protects the home’s framing from moisture while under construction.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap is made of materials that do not support the growth of mold and mildew.
Increases installation efficiency
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap is made of a translucent material that enhances and eases installation around windows and other areas on the home’s framing beneath the housewrap.
  • Gorilla Wrap housewrap’s superior ultraviolet inhibitors and tear strength allows at least six months exposure time, easing builder scheduling and concerns.
Gorilla Wrap™ and Gorilla Wrap logo are trademarks of Johns Manville.
For product information call 1.800.654.3103.