Why We Use Henry Blueskin VP160 on Cape Cod Homes

Every siding job has a stage most people never see. The finished product gets all the attention - the clean lines, the color, the curb appeal. But what happens underneath is where the real work is done. That's the part we take seriously.

On this Cape Cod home, we installed Henry Blueskin VP160 before a single piece of siding went up. This isn't your standard house wrap that gets stapled on and hopes for the best. Blueskin VP160 is a fully adhered membrane - it bonds directly to the sheathing. No gaps. No lifting. No spots where wind-driven rain can sneak in and cause damage behind your siding without you ever knowing.

On the Cape, that matters more than almost anywhere else. Salt air, coastal wind, and hard rain put a lot of stress on a home's envelope. A system that just wraps loosely around the sheathing leaves room for air movement and moisture intrusion. A fully adhered barrier eliminates those weak points. It's a more labor-intensive installation, but it's the right way to do it.

The Blueskin VP160 also functions as an air barrier, which helps with energy efficiency. Less air infiltration means your HVAC system isn't working overtime trying to compensate for drafts coming through the wall assembly. The protection works on multiple levels at once.

This is what we mean when we say the real work starts behind the siding. We're not just nailing boards to a house. We're building a system designed to hold up for decades on a coastline that doesn't go easy on homes.