Built to allow interior moisture to escape, preventing the buildup of moisture vapor in the walls.
Water-resistive, so water can't get in and damage walls or insulation
Air infiltration reduced by up to 63%, helping to minimize Heating and AC cost.
In this application, 1/4" Fome-Cor Board is produced up to 8' tall with an accordion-folded design that allows for a continuous protective wrap around the structure. Whether installing Fome-Cor Board over open studs or over wood-based sheathing, it's wise to protect the structure from air and water leakage that can occur normally through construction seams
Application Instructions for continuously folded Fome-Cor Board.
- Fome-Cor Application InstructionsFome-Cor® Weather-Barrier Board Wraps Your Home In Foam-Filled Comfort
- Consumer BrochureWater/Air leakage through normal construction seams needs protection.
- Water/Air Leakage - Problem / SolutionBacker Board Instructions for Factory Built Construction Siding Applications
- Backer Board InstructionsNRCC Canadian Evaluation
- NRCC Canadian EvaluationICC Evaluation Service Report - Most Widely Accepted and Trusted
- ICC-ES Report 1614Fome-Cor® Construction Safety Data Sheet
- Fome-Cor® Construction Safety Data SheetFome-Cor protects routinely occurring seams and reduces noise. It provides the hidden difference to increase comfort in your home.
Fome-Cor has been used in the home construction industry for more than 30 years.
Fome-Cor has faster installation times than sheet goods and it's stiffness makes for easier handling, reducing installation cost and project timeline.
Fome-Cor Board's unique accordion-folded, foam-filled design reduces the possibility of unwanted water, air and noise from entering your home.
Water diverter paper is not necessary around windows. Caulking is also not required at roof/roof, wall/wall, or wall/floor.
1/4" thick Fome-cor provides a thermal resistance value (R-value) of R-1.
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