DuPont Protection Solutions announces three shorter roll lengths of the DuPont Flashing Systems products, part of the DuPont Tyvek Building Envelope business. The new size options are DuPont Flashing Tape in a 4-inch wide x 33-foot roll, DuPont FlexWrap NF in a 9-inch wide x 15-foot roll, and DuPont StraightFlash VF in a 6-inch width x 25-foot roll. These convenient roll lengths compliment the current longer rolls of DuPont Flashing Systems that are available in 75 or 125 foot options.
These new sizes are for single-use projects or smaller applications when flashing doors, windows and exterior penetrations such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing materials. “DuPont did interviews with installers, builders and contractors that showed that many times excess flashing products from a job does not always get taken to the next job, causing added construction expense,” said Alan Hubbell, Tyvek® global marketing manager. “The shorter roll lengths allow remodelers, builders and contractors to use DuPont quality flashing products without the investment of larger bulk quantities.”
The new roll lengths are designed for the most common dimensions of standard sized windows and doors. The three products with new size options are: