Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to sheathings generally used for building structures. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to vapor-permeable, water-resistant, surface-treated sheathings having a drainage plane. In one embodiment a sheathing comprises a plurality of core layers, a first and second surface layer, each defining an exterior surface of the sheathing, and a plurality of adhesive layers, each disposed between each of the plurality of core layers, wherein the sheathing comprises a permeability rate of at least about 5 perms, and an absorption rate of less than about 15% water-by-weight.