Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on the outside. But not all building wrap is the same. Watch as I explain the virtues of heavy-duty breathable building wrap on a construction project, and see how a cap stapler is used to apply it quickly and well. It’s a great combination, especially when used with a vertical drainage channel that allows leaked or condensed water to drain down and out from behind wood siding.
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