NovaWrap Building Wrap is a 100-percent synthetic breathable weather resistant barrier for residential and commercial applications. It allows vapor and condensation to escape from wall cavities while protecting against air and moisture infiltration. The product is a non-woven polypropylene one-sided coated fabric. It does not absorb or retain water. It exhibits strong liquid holdout, as well as superior durability and tear resistance. It is compatible with nearly every type of sheathing, including plywood, OSB, gypsum and rigid foam. It also installs easily under brick, stone, EIFS, fiber cement board, wood, vinyl, metal and composites. It meets or exceeds applicable building codes for WRBs and complies with the new IECC energy codes as an energy barrier.