noun
- a synthetic material (typically a breathable plastic sheet) applied to the exterior of a building under the siding to provide weather protection and allow moisture to escape
Usage: construction/building term; also called house wrap or weather wrap
verb
- to cover (a building or structure) with housewrap material
Usage: construction/building term
Examples
- The contractor installed housewrap before attaching the vinyl siding.
- Housewrap helps prevent water infiltration while allowing the wall to breathe.
- We need to housewrap the entire exterior before winter arrives.
- Quality housewrap can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.
- The builder chose a premium housewrap product for better durability.
- After framing, the crew will housewrap the structure to protect it from the elements.