ForceField system attracts attention

The team at Georgia-Pacific says its ForceField Air and Water Barrier System generated positive feedback at the International Builders' Show, where the system debuted.

“From builders to contractors and architects, our booth stayed packed with interested attendees during the show," said John Beers, sales director for engineered wood at Georgia-Pacific. "Everyone wanted to see ForceField and learn more about it."

Designed to keep potentially harmful water out of a structure during construction, the new ForceField Air and Water Barrier System from Georgia-Pacific consists of engineered wood sheathing panels laminated with a proprietary air and water barrier.

How it works: Once ForceField wall sheathing is installed on a structure, the panel joints are taped with ForceField seam tape, which helps prevent air infiltration and leaks. Together the panels and the seam tape create an integrated air and water barrier system that eliminates the need for house wrap.

“The ForceField installation process is a jobsite time-saver compared with typical house wrap installation,” continued Beers. “Studies have shown a time savings of up to 37% when installing an integrated air and water barrier. There’s no unrolling, fastening or calling in multiple crews to install house wrap; ForceField panels are installed like standard plywood or OSB sheathing panels, then once the tape is installed, you’re done.”

ForceField panels are available in 7/16 CAT thickness, and sizes of 4x8, 4x9, and 4x10. ForceField seam tape is currently available in 3 in. x 165 ft. rolls.