York-Wrap
Isulation Tape
Deck Joist Hanger Protection:
- Wrap end of joist and staple to hold in place before setting in joist bracket to separate hanger from pressure-treated wood.
- Proceed with deck joist protection.
Deck Joist Protection:
- Roll out strips of York-Wrap the length of the top of the joist and staple into place.
- Install decking as usual.
Deck Post Protection:
- Attach base/anchor to footing as usual.
- Using the correct size York-Wrap™, cut pieces long enough to line post from slightly above top of the anchor, down one side, across bottom of post and up opposite side to slightly above top of galvanized anchor.
- Carefully holding York-Wrap™ in place, insert post into anchor, making sure York-Wrap™ forms a barrier between the wood and galvanized metal. Attach using stainless steel fasteners if possible.
- Trim York-Wrap™ flush with top of galvanized post anchors for better appearance.
Use York-Wrap on Steel Buildings:
Keeps pressure-treated skirt boards from coming into contact with galvanized sheathing.
Skirt Board Protection:
- Install pressure-treated skirt board as usual.
- Before installation of siding and/or drip edge, lay York-Wrap of suitable width to completely cover the board, including the top edge, and staple on the top edge to secure it into place.
- Install siding and drip edge as usual. We recommend the use of stainless steel fasteners in the skirt board.
- Using a utility knife, trim York-Wrap flush with the bottom of the drip edge.
Use York-Wrap™ on Foundations:
For frost damage protection, use York-Wrap as a below-grade water diverter to help prevent seepage of run-off under the slab that can cause cracking or buckling in extremely cold climates. (36", 48", and 54" widths are available for water diversion.)
Frost Protection:
- Purchase York-Wrap in a width appropriate for your application, 36", 48", or 54" wide. Use as a skirt board protector and extend the bottom edge down and out below grade from the slab edge to catch and divert run-off away from the building.
- Attach 36" wide (minimum**) York-Wrap to the top edge of the skirt board as in steel building application.
- Remove fill from around the slab at least 6" deep and 24" out radially from the edge of the slab. Allow the free edge of the membrane to extend to its full width across the area.
- Install siding and drip edge as usual.
- Replace the fill making sure to position the fill against the slab to cover the exposed membrane. Crushed stone may also be used for this purpose.
