US bonding and surfacing solutions manufacturer Arclin has launched an integrated timber frame weather barrier sheathing system to capitalise on projected future growth in the UK wood construction market.
Arclin describes its Arctek Dryshell overlay technology for OSB or plywood sheathing boards as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system, designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to housewrap for timber framed homes.
“The timber frame house market is predicted to grow by as much as £150m by 2026,” said Brian Adams, senior director of international business at Arclin.
“Adding Arctek Dryshell to wood panels will not only allow board manufacturers to add value to their existing products but will help them to expand their market share in this lucrative and growing market.
The solution, he says, helps clients reduce costs by effectively removing an entire stage of the construction process.
The Arctek Dryshell solution is thermally-bonded to sheathing boards used for timber frame walls and roofs, SIP systems and cassettes. It is designed to be applied by board manufacturers using their existing machinery.
Arclin says it provides technical support regarding pressing schedules and materials testing to ensure board manufacturers can achieve the factory precision required.
