STEP 1

Unroll HydroGap Drainable Housewrap

with blue spacers facing to the exterior and
fasten to sheathing with nails, staples or
cap fasteners.
Fasteners should provide a minimum
penetration into the nail base and be
spaced approximately 12 to 18 inches
apart along the horizontal and vertical laps.
Fasten every 3 sq. ft elsewhere.
HydroGap Drainable Housewrap should
be installed shingle lap fashion (i.e.
begin installation at the base of the wall
assembly).
Extend housewrap a minimum 2 inches
over sill plate.
Overlap all horizontal seams by at least
4 inches, all vertical seams by at least 6
inches and corners by 12 inches.
Be sure that the housewrap installation
and ashing provide for positive drainage to
the exterior of the assembly.
Do not allow the housewrap to be
exposed to sunlight in excess of 120 days.
Recommended coverage within 30 days.
Optionally, tape all HydroGap Drainable
Housewrap seams with HydroTape.
Surface must be clean and dry, and tape
must be adhered using a foam roller. (See
Special Considerations section for more
details).
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FIG. 1
STEP 2

A. Wrap the entire building including
window and door openings.



















B. At each window opening, cut an I
shape into housewrap. Cut housewrap
above top corners 45 degrees away from
window opening to account for ashing
width.
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FIG. 2A
FIG. 2B
STEP 2 (continued)
C. Fold side aps into rough opening and
cut/fasten.
D. Fold up top trapezoid shaped ap
and secure temporarily with tape prior to
installing window.
*Alternatively, the housewrap can be
applied after the windows are installed and
ashed. Slip housewrap under loose sill
ashing for proper shingling.
STEP 3
A. Install Sill Flashing System. Surface
must be clean and dry and self-adhered
ashing must be adhered using a foam
roller.
B. Apply caulk/sealant at jambs and head.
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FIG. 2C/D
FIG. 3A/B
STEP 3 (continued)

C. Install Flanged Window.



















D. Install Self-Adhered Flashing to the side jambs.
Surface must be clean and dry and self-adhered
ashing must be adhered using a foam roller.
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FIG. 3C
FIG. 3D
STEP 3 (continued)

E. Install Header Flashing. Surface must
be clean and dry, and self-adhered ashing
must be adhered using a foam roller.




















F. Fold top ap back down on top of ashed
header window ange and tape diagonal
cuts.
*Flash windows and doors according to
building code requirements. Surface must
be clean and dry and self-adhered ashing
must be adhered using a foam roller.
**Install windows, doors and ashing as per
manufacturers installation instructions.
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FIG. 3E
FIG. 3F
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Flash other wall penetrations (such as outlets, exhaust vents, etc.) with proper shingling technique to
maintain drainage to the exterior.
Tape all tears and holes that may have been inadvertently introduced during the construction process.
HydroGap can be installed in any direction with the spacers facing to the exterior and still maintain its
drainage characteristics.
When installing HydroGap as the primary air barrier, consider the following:
> Tape all seams with HydroTape. Surface must be clean and dry and tape must be adhered using
a foam roller.
> Seal the bottom of the rst course to the foundation.
> Seal the top of the last course to the sheathing or top plate
> Tape/seal all penetrations and tears. Surface must be clean and dry and tape must be adhered
using a foam roller.
> Use cap fasteners.
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Integrate HydroGap with all sidewall ashing materials.
The second layer of water-resistive barrier (WRB) serves as an intervening layer, or bond break,
with the scratch coat to help maintain the drainage gap.
SHEATHING
HYDROGAP
DRAINABLE
HOUSEWRAP
WATER-RESISTIVE
BARRIER (WRB)
METAL LATH
SCRATCH COAT
STUCCO/
MANUFACTURED STONE

FIG. 1
STONE & STUCCO ASSEMBLY
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SHEATHING
HYDROGAP
DRAINABLE
HOUSEWRAP
WATER-RESISTIVE
BARRIER (WRB)
KICK-OUT
FLASHING
CASING BEAD
STUCCO/
MANUFACTURED STONE
FIG. 2
BOTTOM DETAIL (A): CASING BEAD
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SHEATHING
HYDROGAP
DRAINABLE
HOUSEWRAP
WATER-RESISTIVE
BARRIER (WRB)
PERFORATED
WEEP SCREED
STUCCO/
MANUFACTURED STONE
FIG. 3
BOTTOM DETAIL (B): WEEP SCREED
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
for HydroGap Drainable Housewrap
The chart below serves as a quick-reference guide to the products compatible with HydroGap
Drainable Housewrap. All products listed below must be installed in accordance with the individual
manufacturers instructions.

Our technical department is actively testing compatibility with other products. This list will be updated
accordingly as testing is completed. Please contact our technical department with any questions
regarding product compatibility that is not addressed on this list.
Updated
08/03/12
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*Surface should be clean and dry. Apply self-adhered ashing and seam tape with a hand roller to ensure proper adhesion around spacers of HydroGap.