Georgia-Pacific has announced that ForceField Weather Barrier System is now approved for sloped roof applications. The integrated weather-resistive barrier sheathing system for sloped roofs and walls helps reduce weather- related challenges and delays, simplifies construction, and helps to dry-in multifamily and residential structures faster than traditional systems. The ForceField Weather Barrier System is comprised of the integrated WRB sheathing panels and compatible wall and roof tape accessories. The system meets the water-resistive barrier, air-barrier and roof covering requirements of the International Building Code, International Residential Code and the International Energy Conservation Code. With a greater than 90 percent drainage efficiency, ForceField Weather Barrier System meets Exposure 1-OSB suitable for uses not permanently exposed to the weather.
Weather-resistive Barrier Approved for Sloped Roof Applications
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