House Wrap Installation
in Bentonville, AR
Bentonville Pro Siding & Wrap has been installing house wrap and weather barrier systems in the Bentonville, AR area for over 20 years. House wrap is the water-resistive barrier installed between the wall sheathing and the final siding layer, and correctly installed wraps can reduce the energy needed to heat and cool infiltrated air by 10 to 50%, according to a widely cited building science analysis. Bentonville's humid subtropical climate, with 47.33 inches of average annual rainfall and summer humidity that keeps moisture pressing against exterior walls for months at a time, makes this layer one of the most important parts of the building envelope here.
Skipping or improperly installing house wrap is one of the leading causes of hidden moisture damage behind siding, since water that gets past the cladding layer without a proper barrier has nowhere to go but into the sheathing and framing. We install non-woven, taped-seam systems that meet or exceed IBC, IRC, and IECC air and water barrier code requirements, and we document every wrap installation with photos before siding goes on, since this layer becomes invisible once the project is complete.
Why Choose Us
Local Siding Contractors
We've completed siding work across more than a dozen Northwest Arkansas communities and understand how the region's building codes, freeze-thaw cycles, and mixed housing stock.
Advanced Installation Standards
Our crews hold manufacturer certifications for James Hardie fiber cement products and follow VSI-standard vinyl installation practices.
Proven Track Record
We've completed residential, multi-family, and commercial siding projects throughout the region, with the majority of new business coming from referrals.
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House Wrap Services We Provide
Every house wrap installation we perform is treated as a standalone building science task, not an afterthought before the siding goes up.
Standard House Wrap Installation
Installation of synthetic, non-woven weather-resistive barrier across new construction or full re-side projects, applied in a shingle-lap pattern that directs water outward and downward away from the sheathing.
Taped Seam and Fastener Sealing
All seams, laps, and fastener penetrations are taped or sealed to prevent bypass points where wind-driven rain can force water behind the barrier, which is especially relevant during Northwest Arkansas's spring storm season.
Drainable House Wrap Systems
Upgraded wrap products with built-in grooves or spacers that create a drainage plane behind the siding, allowing any trapped moisture to drain out rather than sit against the sheathing. This option costs more than standard wrap but performs significantly better in high-humidity climates.
Window and Door Flashing Integration
Proper integration of house wrap with window and door flashing is one of the most common failure points in DIY or lower-quality installations, since water intrusion at these penetrations accounts for a large share of the moisture damage we find during repair inspections.
Reflective and Radiant Barrier Wrap
Low-E wrap products reflect up to 97% of radiant heat and can add meaningful R-value behind hollow-back vinyl siding, which is a worthwhile upgrade for west- and south-facing walls that take on the most direct summer sun.
Wrap Replacement During Re-Siding Projects
When we remove old siding for a replacement project, we inspect the existing wrap and replace it if it's torn, brittle, or degraded rather than reusing a compromised barrier under new material.
Types of Properties We Serve
New Construction
Builders working in Bentonville's expanding residential developments rely on properly sequenced house wrap installation to pass inspection and meet current energy code requirements before siding crews begin work.
Full Re-Side Projects
Homeowners replacing old or damaged siding get a fresh, code-compliant wrap layer installed as part of the process rather than siding installed directly over an aging or torn barrier.
Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings
Larger structures require wrap systems installed in coordination with multiple trades and inspection stages, and we schedule these installations to keep the building envelope protected during extended construction timelines.
Historic and Older Homes
Homes built before modern wrap standards typically had felt paper or no weather barrier at all behind their original siding. Retrofitting these properties with current wrap systems during a re-side closes a long-standing moisture gap and brings the wall assembly up to a modern performance standard without altering the home's exterior appearance.
What Bentonville Homeowners Are Saying
"They caught torn house wrap under our old siding that our previous contractor never mentioned. Glad we found out before new siding went over it."
— Michael R., Bentonville
"Detailed photos of the wrap installation before the siding crew started. Appreciated the transparency."
— Ashley P., Rogers
"Builder used them for house wrap on our new build in Centerton and everything passed inspection the first time."
— Tom H., Centerton
House Wrap FAQs
What does house wrap actually do?
House wrap serves as a water-resistive barrier that blocks liquid water from reaching the wall sheathing while still allowing water vapor from inside the home to escape outward. This balance prevents both bulk water intrusion and trapped moisture buildup that can lead to mold and wood rot over time.
How long does house wrap installation take?
On a typical single-family home, house wrap installation takes one to two days, depending on home size and the number of window and door openings requiring flashing integration.
Is house wrap required by code?
Most current building codes require a water-resistive barrier of some kind, and house wrap is the most common way builders meet that requirement today.
Can house wrap be installed over old siding without removing it?
No, house wrap has to go directly over the sheathing, so old siding must be removed first before a proper wrap installation can happen.
Does house wrap need to be replaced during a siding repair?
Not always, but any section that's torn, exposed to prolonged UV, or showing signs of degradation should be replaced rather than covered over with new siding.