THE FUTURE OF THE WALL IS HERE TODAY. The patented DensElement® Barrier System – a premium water-resistive and air barrier (WRB-AB) system from Georgia-Pacific Building Products. Scientifically enhanced, and tested for performance, the DensElement® Barrier System combines the trusted performance of the highly recognizable GOLD Dens® brand with AquaKor™ Technology to transform building envelope construction. REVOLUTIONIZING THE WRB-AB SYSTEM Keep walls dry. It sounds simple, but time and time again water infiltration is the main culprit for failure within a building envelope. History has proven that typical construction will allow some moisture to penetrate either the structural wall or rough openings. It’s not a question of if moisture will get into a building; it’s a question of when. So how can you ensure that when moisture gets into your building, it can get out too? The DensElement® Barrier System is the answer. Until now, industry-accepted WRB-AB products have not delivered fully:
• Fabric wraps may rip and tear in even mild breezes, let alone strong storms. Even where they stay on, staple holes may provide air and water access to the structural walls.
• Conventional fluid-applied WRB-AB membrane systems can be time and labor intensive; requiring installers to coat the entire sheathing surface with potential coating thickness variations. Cold weather and rain can further delay projects.
• Low permeability self-adhered membranes can trap and hold water if moisture penetrates to the sheathing through the seams in the membrane, accelerating the very problem of moisture-related decay they were designed to prevent.
The DensElement Barrier System streamlines your workflow by integrating gypsum sheathing with a WRB/AB, consolidating the sheathing and WRB/AB installation into a single step. This innovative system eliminates the need for manually applying a WRB/AB over sheathing, whether on-site or in the factory. It resists normal weather conditions and prevents uncontrolled air movement, removing an entire step from the installation process and helping you stay on schedule.
