Category: Weather Resistant Barriers

Housewraps, Felt Paper and Weather Penetration Barriers Siding isn’t weather-proof. A second line of defense is a critical component in smart weather-protecting wall designs. by Paul Fisette © 2001 The shell of a house serves as the first line of defense between the occupants and the outdoor environment. Walls function as a weather barrier, nail…
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Some of you are probably aware that Tyvek (a proprietary formula referred to below by the generic term house wrap) is not recommended for use in contact with certain types of siding in wet climates: In wet climates house wrap sometimes reacts poorly with certain kinds of wood siding. Lignin (a natural occurring substance in…
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