US Manufacturer Arclin has launched Arctek® Dryshell™ overlay technology for OSB or plywood sheathing boards. It will allow board manufacturers to offer their customers the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system and provide a cost-effective alternative to housewrap for timber framed homes.
“The timber frame house market is predicted to grow by as much as £150 million 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 benefits of Arctek® Dryshell™ are considerable. By adding it to their boards, manufacturers can help their clients reduce costs by effectively removing an entire stage of the construction process, while increasing home performance and reducing risk.
“It means products made using boards with Arctek® Dryshell™ will have considerable appeal to housebuilders and developers, and as a result, the added-value boards are less likely to fluctuate in price than the raw material.”
Unlike traditional housewrap that is installed on-site as part of the construction process, Arctek® Dryshell™ is thermally-bonded to sheathing boards used for timber frame walls and roofs, SIP systems and cassettes. As a result, products made using boards with Arctek® Dryshell™ are quicker to install and the properties built using them are weatherproof before they arrive on-site, without the risk of performance being compromised by tearing.
Arctek® Dryshell™ is a precision-engineered overlay that can usually be applied by board manufacturers using their existing machinery, so requires no investment in additional technology or outsourcing.
Arclin will provide technical support regarding press schedules and materials testing to ensure board manufacturers can achieve the factory precision required.
To enhance your product portfolio with Arctek® Dryshell™ order a sample at arctek.arclin.com/order-samples/ or to make an enquiry, visit arctek.arclin.com/make-an-enquiry/
