Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) NOVAWRAP GP - Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap should be installed after the wall framing is completed and can be installed before or after the windows
and doors are installed.
• The NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap should be installed on the outside of the insulation cavity, preferably over an approved exterior
sheathing board or insulation and with the printed side installed facing the outside.
• NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap can be fastened with either large head nails with sufficient length to penetrate the stud framing, or wide
crown, 1 inch long (2.5 cm) staples, or 1 inch diameter (2.5 cm) plastic washer head nails.
• For installation over a foam plastic insulation board, the carriers shall be fastened with 3/8 inch diameter head (0.95 cm) nails long
enough to penetrate the framing member without crushing the foam board.
• Fasteners should be spaced every 6 inches (15 cm) at the perimeter of the wall and around the door and window openings and
between 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) along vertical framing members.
• Material higher on the wall should overlap materials lower on the wall.
• Horizontal overlaps should be at least 6 inches (15 cm), and vertical flaps at least 4 inches (10 cm).
• NovaWrap
™ GP building wrap installation should start 12 inches (30 cm) from an outside corner, ensuring the roll remains vertical, unroll
the material across the face of the sheathing making sure the roll remains plumb and that the bottom edges of the NovaWrap ™ GP
building wrap extends over the foundation by 2 inches (5 cm).
• The application should start 12 inches (30 cm) from an outside corner extending around the starting point corner by at least 6 inches
(15 cm).
• When installing around window or door openings, use an I-cut from corner to corner, pulling the flaps in, folding excess material, cut
head or top of window flush to the stud, do not tuck in top flap (trim excess material), fastening securely through all layers to a framing
membrane.
• IPG ® brand Contractor Grade Sheathing Tape (or equivalent) may be used to secure the NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap to window
flanges, door jambs, sill plate foundation, etc.
• When used over wood-based sheathing in exterior plaster applications, 2 layers of product shall be applied over sheathing in
accordance with Section 2510.6 of the IBC or Section 2506.4 of the UBC, as applicable, except for cementitious coatings or exterior
insulation and finishing systems, application shall be in accordance with the evaluation report on the exterior coating.
• Although NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap is stabilized with respect to degradation from sunlight, it should not be left exposed to sunlight
indefinitely.
• IPG ® recommends that NovaWrap ™ GP building wrap should be covered with cladding and the wall cavity closed within 120 days of
installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• CAUTION! NovaWrap ™ GP is slippery and should not be used in any applications where it can be walked on.
• IPG ® recommends that kick jacks or scaffolding be used for exterior work above the first floor.
• If ladders are used, extra caution should be taken to use them safely by following the requirements set out in ANSI Standards 14.1, 14.2, and
14.5 for ladders made of wood, aluminum and fiber glass, respectively.
NovaWrap ™ GP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS