ASW FireGuard HouseWrap

HouseWrap for Wildfire Protection plus Air/Water Insulation

fire protection for home

Specifications

Specification Test Method Value
Base Cloth — Fiberglass
Finish — Aluminum Foil
Weight ASTM D3776/D3776M-20 4.75 oz/yd²
Thickness ASTM D1777-96 0.0059 in
Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E96/E96M-2022 350 g/m²/24 hrs
50 Perms
Water Resistance – Rain AATCC TM35 60 cm
Water Resistance – Hydrostatic AATCC 127 1,350 cm
Tensile Strength ASTM D5034-21 Warp: 110 lb/in avg
Weft: 100 lb/in avg
Burst Strength ASTM D774 179 psi

Dimensions & Weight

Parameter Value
Thickness, mm 0.15
Thickness, Mills 5.9
Weight, g/m² 161
Weight, lbs/sf 0.033
Weight, oz/sy 4.75
Roll width, ft 5
Roll length, ft 200
Roll coverage, sf 1000
Weight per Roll, lbs 33.0

🔥 Key Benefits

  • Wildfire Defense:
    Made from non-combustible fiberglass fabric with radiant heat–reflective aluminum, the same materials used for emergency structure wrapping during wildfires.

  • Heat Reflection:
    Reflects radiant heat—the main cause of ignition—helping keep homes cooler during wildfire exposure.

  • Weather Protection:
    Blocks air and water while allowing water vapor to escape, preventing trapped moisture.

  • Year-Round Comfort:
    Breathable wrap provides added insulation—cooler in summer, warmer in winter, and dry all year long.

  • Durability:
    Enhances building longevity by resisting water intrusion and reducing structural stress.

🧱 Material Composition

  • Non-combustible woven fiberglass fabric

  • Overlaid with aluminum foil for heat reflection

  • Lightweight, flexible, and easy to work with

⚙️ Performance Advantages

  • Combines wildfire protection, radiant heat reflection, and air/water intrusion resistance

  • Breathable design allows moisture vapor to pass, preventing mold and rot

  • Replaces conventional house wraps that are combustible and lack wildfire resistance

  • Provides thermal insulation in addition to fire and weather protection

📏 Available Sizes

  • Standard: 5-ft width rolls

  • Optional: 10-ft width rolls (custom order)
    Flexible sizing for any job

🛠️ Easy Installation

  • Lightweight and simple to handle

  • Installs quickly with cap nails or staples

  • Apply from bottom to top with easy overlap at seams