Description
Cover exterior surfaces with house wrap to prevent moisture from entering a structure, while allowing it to exit. Securely fasten the wrap with staples, often button staples. Tape seams.
Alternative labels
house wrap application
fix house wrap
house wrap fitting
application of house wrap
applying house wrap
fixing of house wrap
fixing house wrap
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply house wrap is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Insulation worker: Insulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment.
Optional skill
Apply house wrap is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Door installer: Door installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight if called for. Door installers also inspect and service existing doors.
Window installer: Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straight, square and watertight.
References
- Apply house wrap – ESCO
