Dow and DuPont are Building Better Together at the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show

Press Release | February 14, 2019
 
 
 
Press Release
Dow and DuPont are Building Better Together at the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show

DuPont Performance Building Solutions showcases powerful building material solutions portfolio

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb. 14, 2019 -  At the NAHB International Builders’ Show, DuPont Performance Building Solutions (PBS) will be showcasing a combined, more robust portfolio for the marketplace across Dow and DuPont. The integration of Dow and DuPont now offers industry-leading brands such as DuPont™ Tyvek® Building EnvelopeStyrofoam™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) and Great Stuff™ Insulating Foam Sealants as part of one offering. These brands will house a better customer and user experience by providing easy-to-install systems that work together to enhance the building envelope and meet the market’s increased performance expectations.

DuPont PBS knows how materials work together – Tyvek®, Styrofoam™ Brand, and Great Stuff™ Insulating Foam Sealants work hand-in-hand to improve water management, energy efficiency and thermal performance, resulting in a durable and energy-efficient building envelope. Customers can now use Tyvek®, Styrofoam™ Brand and Great Stuff™ solutions to help manage bulk water, tighten the building enclosure, reduce the wall condensation potential, and enable appropriate drying within the wall cavity. Insulation, permeable weather resistive barriers, flashing, tapes and spray foams also can be used in different combinations to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and durability of the building envelope.

 
 
 

“The powerful heritage of DuPont and Dow give us a unique responsibility to the communities in which we work to build structures that foster a better, more resilient tomorrow.”

—Alan Hubbell, Residential Market Manager, Performance Building Solutions, DuPont Safety & Construction

 
 
 

Through leading products and proven tools and processes, DuPont PBS ensures the comfort and resilience of structures. The unrivaled portfolio from the foremost leaders in the building industry provides customers the freedom, flexibility and confidence to make every project seamless.

Many of our building solutions can be seen in action at the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) on February 19-21, 2019 in Las Vegas. Live onstage demo presentations will take place each day (unless otherwise noted) at booth C5837. Demos will explore the following topics:

  • 9:30-10:15 a.m. PST: Reduce Energy Loss in Foundations, with Walt Tomala and Jason Whitbeck
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST: Air Sealing for Improved Energy Performance, with Walt Tomala, Jason Whitbeck and Mark LaLiberte
  • 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. PST: Build Better High-Performance Walls, with Walt Tomala, Jason Whitbeck and Mark LaLiberte
  • 2:15-3:00 p.m. PST: Simple Flashing Tips for Windows and Doors, with Walt Tomala and Jason Whitbeck
  • 3:30-4:15 p.m. PST (Tuesday and Wednesday Only): Details in Sealing Recessed Windows, with Walt Tomala and Jason Whitbeck

Stop by booths C5837 and P17 at IBS to learn more about how our products work together. Solutions featured include:

  • DuPont™ Tyvek® Building Envelope Solutions, including home wraps, flashing, tapes and roofing products. Tyvek® Building Envelope Solutions help make buildings more durable, comfortable and energy-efficient.
  • Styrofoam™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) provides energy efficiency through a more sustainable insulation solution for the entire building envelope. Styrofoam™ Brand XPS is the original extruded polystyrene foam insulation and the first in a portfolio of products that would continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the building and construction industry and its related markets.
  • The new Tyvek® DrainVent™ Rainscreen Solution helps protect against rot and other damage in exterior walls by ventilating and moving moisture out of the wall cavity. Builders who use Tyvek® DrainVent™ can enjoy the assurance that water will drain out of the wall system.
  • The hyperefficient, high-performance Froth-Pak™ Foam Sealant is designed to fill gaps and penetrations greater than 2” quickly and affordably, helping eliminate unwanted airflow throughout a home, ensuring customers are covered top to bottom, inside and out on every job. There will be a VR experience featuring FROTH-PAK™ Foam Sealant at IBS 2019 in our tiny home display, booth P17.
  • Great Stuff™ Insulating Foam Sealants are specially formulated to seal gaps and cracks to block air, moisture and even pests — making it perfect for any of project needs. The Great Stuff Pro™ Series is designed to help pros get the job done fast, professionally and cost efficiently, providing customers with more energy efficient, comfortable homes.
  • Other products featured at our booths include: DuPont™ FlexWrap™ EZ, and Thermax™ Brand Insulation and Weathermate™ Brand Weatherization Solutions, among others.
About DuPont Safety & Construction
DuPont Safety & Construction, a DowDuPont Specialty Products Division business, is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures and the environment – and enables its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands including Corian®, Kevlar®, Nomex® Tyvek®, Styrofoam™ Brand and Filmtec®.
About DowDuPont Specialty Products Division
DowDuPont Specialty Products, a division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, building and construction, health and wellness, food and worker safety. DowDuPont intends to separate the Specialty Products Division, which will be called DuPont, into an independent, publicly traded company. More information can be found at 
www.dow-dupont.com
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