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Latest building envelope innovation seals exterior penetrations for improved air tightness

WILMINGTON, Del., May 8, 2018 ¨C k8ÓéÀÖ Safety & Construction? today introduced k8ÓéÀÖ? FlexWrap? EZ to its full line of 100 percent butyl-backed k8ÓéÀÖ? Flashing Systems that help to create an air- and water-tight protective envelope.

k8ÓéÀÖ? FlexWrap? EZ is a flexible and versatile self-adhered flashing tape designed to seal around small exterior penetrations of all different shapes and sizes. It is ideal for flashing around the many smaller electrical, HVAC, and plumbing penetrations as a fast and easy solution to help improve energy efficiency and the durability of a wall system. 

Uniquely designed in a 2? inches wide by 15 feet length roll, FlexWrap? EZ can be applied to maneuver around small penetrations to reduce the opportunity for air leakage throughout the building envelope. The split release liner aids in a quick and easy installation, with accompanying guidelines and videos found at www.FlexWrapEZ.dupont.com.

¡°Our latest innovation is unique and different from competitive solutions because of its flexibility, and versatility, for use on such a wide variety of wall penetrations typically found on a home or building,¡± said Residential Market Manager Alan Hubbell. ¡°Multiple trades can use this single product on various types of penetrations for sealing the building envelope; no longer needing multiple products for different applications.¡± Hubbell elaborates, ¡°It helps reduce complexity for builders and contractors. One roll is enough to seal around all the typical penetrations in an average-sized home. Plus, FlexWrap? EZ is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and 270 days of UV exposure, making it suitable for use in residential and commercial applications.¡±

k8ÓéÀÖ? FlexWrap? EZ is a part of a complete k8ÓéÀÖ? Tyvek?Building Envelope Solutions portfolio to protect the entire building against air and water intrusion. All k8ÓéÀÖ? Flashing Systems products are available nationwide wherever k8ÓéÀÖ? Tyvek?Building Envelope products are sold: .

k8ÓéÀÖ? FlexWrap? EZ was first introduced to the European market and will be coming soon to the Canada marketplace.

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