Dow STYROFOAM - Manual (Page 2)

Printed in U.S.A. *Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Form No. 179-07775-0904P&M
IN THE U.S.:
• For Technical Information: 1-866-583-BLUE (2583)
• For Sales Information: 1-800-232-2436
NOTICE: Changes to the International Residential Code require the installation of a weather-resistive barrier (WRB) within most exterior wall assemblies in residential construction. The following Dow insulated sheath-
ing products qualify as a WRB when installed according to the installation instructions developed for “installation of foam sheathing as a weather-resistive barrier”: STYROFOAM DURAMATE* Plus, STYROFOAM
Residential Sheathing, STYROFOAM Tongue and Groove, STYROFOAM Square Edge, STYROFOAM Residing Board, THERMAX*, TUFF-R* and Super TUFF-R and therefore do not require the use of a building paper
or a housewrap as a WRB. When a WRB is not needed, these Dow foam sheathings may be installed according to standard installation instructions for foam sheathing from Dow. Be sure products and installation
instructions meet code requirements for your particular location. Note: STYROFOAM WEATHERMATE* and WEATHERMATE Plus housewraps have already qualified as weather-resistive alternatives to the prescribed
felt (see Evaluation Reports NER 593 and NER 640 for approved alternative).
NOTICE: No freedom from any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer
is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer’s use and for ensuring that Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in
compliance with applicable laws and other government enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
COMBUSTIBLE: Protect from high heat sources. Local building codes may require a protective or thermal barrier. For more information, consult MSDS, call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your
local building inspector. In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400.
Building and/or construction practices unrelated to insulation or housewrap could greatly affect moisture and the potential for mold formation. No material supplier including Dow can give assurance that
mold will not develop in any specific system.
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
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