Barrier composite with an integral release layer and method of making same

Abstract

A barrier composite has a barrier layer that is water resistant, and adhesive for applying the barrier composite to an external wall surface and an integral release layer to allow the adhesive to release such that a roll or barrier composite can be unspooled and attached directly the said wall surface without removing a release liner. A barrier composite may also include a plurality of stand-offs extending to an exterior surface of the barrier composite and configured to allow precipitation that has passed through the outer shingles to flow down along the barrier composite. The integral release layer may be configured on, in or over the stand-offs. The stand-offs may be configured with a material that prevents the adhesive from adhering or that splits or fractures to produce stand-off deposits. Alternatively, the adhesive may be configured to wick into the stand-offs and then split producing adhesive deposits on the stand-offs.