Protect What’s Behind the Walls
For builders in South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast, hurricane preparation starts long before a storm enters the forecast. The materials used during construction can play an important role in helping a building manage wind, water, and moisture.
Two products worth considering during hurricane-season construction are Henry Blueskin VP100 and hurricane ties, each addressing a different part of the building's protection strategy.
Keep Wind-Driven Rain Where It Belongs
During severe storms, wind can drive rain into areas of a building that normal weather conditions never expose. A quality water-resistive barrier (WRB) helps protect the wall assembly from unwanted moisture while allowing the wall to dry.
Henry Blueskin VP100 is a self-adhered, vapor-permeable water-resistive air barrier designed for wood-framed residential and multi-family construction. It fully adheres to the sheathing, helps eliminate air gaps, and self-seals around nails and fasteners. Henry also reports more than 95% drainage efficiency.
Don't Forget the Connections
Protecting a building from wind isn't only about what's on the outside. Hurricane ties help create strong connections between roof framing and walls, helping resist uplift and lateral forces caused by high winds.
They're especially important to consider in areas where high-wind events are a recurring construction concern. Framing Fasteners carries a dedicated selection of hurricane ties and structural connectors to help contractors find the right hardware for their projects.
help contractors find the right hardware for their projects.
Build for the Climate, Not Just the Forecast
Hurricane preparation shouldn't begin when a storm is already approaching. For builders in Dothan, South Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and the Gulf Coast, thoughtful construction means considering how a building will handle the conditions it may face throughout its lifetime.
From water-resistive barriers and flashing to hurricane ties and structural connectors, the right products can help create a more resilient building envelope and stronger connections.
Framing Fasteners makes it easy to find the building products you need for your next project.
See Blueskin VP100 in Action
Sometimes the easiest way to understand a building product is to see it being installed. Henry provides installation videos showing how Blueskin VP100 is applied and detailed around different areas of a building.
