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Weather Barrier
Grip-Rite weather barriers are the answer for both
residential, and multi-family/commercial
applications. Available in two styles, Grip-Rite Weather Carriers are ICC-ES evaluated and meet or exceed AC-38 Acceptance Criteria for Weather Resistive Barriers.
Grip-Rite® House Wrap
Lightweight and durable: Made of tough woven high-density polyethylene and coated both sides. A powerful layer between the weather and a home, Grip-Rite house-wrap protects against air and water infiltration while harmful vapors are allowed to escape the wall cavity. This helps prevent mold and mildew and other water related damages.
Grip-Rite® Commercial Grade Weather Barrier
Heavyweight and tough: ideal for the demands of commercial jobsites. Commercial Grader Weather Barrier is 30% heaver that House-Wrap, and has superior break strength, water and air resistance, and enhanced UV treatment.
Balanced performance
  • Perm rates in the :ideal range and suitable for a wide range of climates.
  • Minimizes air infiltration allowing the exterior wall to have higher insulation performance.
  • Permits moisture to escape the stud wall, preventing damage to the interior wall cavity
  • Prevents bulk water intrusion, protecting the sheathing and stud wall components
Easy to Install
Grip-Rite is lightweight, easy to handle, and translucent, allowing framing materials to be easily located. Grip-Rite weather barriers come in a variety of rill sizes to suit your jobsite installation needs.
Durability and job-site endurance
  • Durable HDPE woven substrate outperforms non-woven products
  • Wind-resistant: 9x5 weave resists tearing
  • Safe from sun: Superior UV treatment allows exposure for over 6 months without deterioration
Code compliant
  • ICC-ES number 2248-House-wrap and 2252 for Commercial Grade.
  • Tested by Trinity/ERD in accordance with AC 38. Grip-Rite weather barriers meet or exceed all criteria
Technical Support
  • Technical Data listed on -line; Sweets Network and Spec Data
  • Installation instructions included with each roll. Grip-Rite Grip-Cap® plastic cap nails are recommended for installation.
  • Premium private logo printing available in multi-color,three-panel layout for high visibility advertising.
Protection from the elements
Grip-Rite weather barriers put a powerful layer between exterior walls and the elements. Rain, Snow and ice will stay clear of the wall cavity thanks to Grip-Rite's water resistance. Harmful water vapors are allowed to escape, preventing mold, mildew and other water-related damage to the stud wall components.
Perfect Balance
Grip-Rite's performance results make it a clear choice for a wide range climates. Water-resistance is matched with optimal perm rates, ensuring that while bulk water is kept out, optimal levels of moisture are allowed to escape.
Product performance comparison of major brands:
House-Wrap Thickness Weight Perms Type Perforated Tensile UV
  (mil) (lbs./1,000sq.ft.)       Strength Days
Grip-Rite house 4.8 15 .34 Woven Yes 50/33 200
Alpha Pro Tech Deuce 3.8 11 .20 Woven Yes 45/50 180
BBA Fiberweb Typar 12.9 21 .00 Spun No 80/87 180
Covalence Barricade 5.0 18 .00 Woven Yes 72/35 Pass
Covalence Marvel Guard 3.5 15 .34 Woven Yes 63/51 Pass
DuPont Tyvek 6.4 12 .50 Spun No 30/30 120
Pactiv Classic Wrap 8.0 15 .00 Woven Yes 51/38 Pass
Pactiv Value Wrap 8.0 13 .00 Woven Yes 45/29 Pass
Pactiv-Owens Corning 8.0 15 .00 Woven Yes 51/38 Pass
Commercial Grade Thickness Weight Perms Perforated Tensile Break Air Water Surface Burning UV
  (mil) (lbs./     Strength   Permeance Resistance Flame Spread/ Days
    1,000sq.ft.²)             Smoke Dev.  
Grip-Rite commercial grade 8.1 21.06 7.11 Yes 56/36 83/56 .0124/Pass ASTMD779-03/Pass Class A/Class A 270
Tyvek Commercial wrap n/a 18.74 23.00 No 38/35 38/35 .001/Pass ATTCC 127/280 Class A/Class A 270
Tyvek Commercial wrap D n/a 16.16 30.30 No   33/41 .004/Pass ATTCC 127/235 Class A/Class A 270
SKU Size Rolls per Pallets per
    Pallet Container
HW9100GR 9 ft. x 100 ft. 84 24
HW9150GR 9 ft. x 150 ft. 60 24
HW9195GR 9 ft. x 195 ft. 50 24
HW10100GR 10 ft. x 100 ft. 84 24
HW10150GR 10 ft. x 150 ft. 60 24
HW10195GR 10 ft. x 195 ft. 50 24
HW3100GR 3 ft. x 100 ft. 252 24
HW3150GR 3ft. x 150 ft. 180 24
Other sizes available upon request
SKU Size Rolls per Pallets per
    Pallet Container
CGW3100GR 3 ft. x 100 ft. 216 24
CGW3150GR 3 ft. x 150 ft. 180 20
CGW3195GR 3 ft. x 195 ft. 180 16
CGW9100GR 9 ft. x 100 ft. 72 24
CGW9150GR 9 ft. x 150 ft. 60 20
CGW9195GR 9 ft. x 195 ft. 60 16
Specifications subject to change without notification.
Grip-Rite Dependability
A name you know and trust, Grip-Rite weather barriers outperform the field in strength, durability, and resistance to damaging UV. Grip-Rite: Then Smart Choice.
Always use Grip-Rite sealing tape for weather-tight joints and seams. Available in 1-7/8 in. x 165 ft. rolls.