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What is the name of the plastic stuff that is wrapped around a house when it is being built its got something to do with insulation?
Hudson2602
You're probably thinking about Tyvek. It's used as a wind-proof but moisture permeable barrier and it's needed for the insulation to work as well as possible.
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