04/06/2026
BUILDING WRAP | WHAT IS IT?
As you drive past our jobs, you'll often see an entire building wrapped in bright coloured fabric. Often called "wall wrap", it's a critical component that's quickly hidden beneath external cladding. It's a breathable polymer membrane that acts as a control barrier against moisture, air infiltration and wind-driven rain — protecting the structural frame from damage while improving a building's thermal performance and energy efficiency.
The steel frame of the new VCE Centre at Chairo Christian School was wrapped last week. We used special fasteners and tapes to keep it in place, before battens, waterproofing strips, and the exterior cladding covered it forever.