...WRBsheathings we like, but we become a bit more concerned when panels have integrated insulation though. I did have a quick look at the Barricade Thermo-Brace ...
Posted by Steve BullJan. 14, 2020, 6:06 p.m.Walls and Roofs3 Responses
...WRBweather barrier membrane , but it sounds like it’s on the outside of the sheathing just under metal roofing if I’m reading that right, so if that’s the case...
...WRB, Rigid Foam, Delta Dry etc. For help choosing a weather barrier for the exterior of a home see here – Choosing a house wrap, which is best? In our 2015 ...
...WRBby Adhero . I'm still struggling with rainscreen choices as my contractor never did it and 2 options he offered arebenjamin obdyke vs ventgrid And not sure ...
Posted by Valeriy KraydmanMarch 15, 2021, 3:32 p.m.Exterior cladding0 Responses
I am installing pine tongue and groove exterior siding. Which type of house wrap is best, perforated or non perforated (like Tyvek). Thank you Every exterior w...
...WRB) then exterior siding. We don’t usually recommend spray foam, but for a small cabin from the outside it may be the best solution. If that isn’t an option (m...
...WRB/Tyvek housewrap and strapped or if i used a XPS like Dow Cladmate would aWRBstill be required do you think? Am i on the right track? Thanks Scott You'...
My house was built in the Late 1940 - early 1950's, it is a farm buglalow with an addition in 1973, a poured concrete basement and concrete block foundation ad...
I bought an old timer home on Gibsons, BC and the siding needs replacing. I want to use the opportunity to seal up and insulate the wall cavity once exposed. I...
...WRB(weather resistive membrane), which is basically a mesh that is attached to an OSB sheathing panel with a paint applied. So it is an all in one product acti...
Posted by Trevor PrinzNov. 26, 2019, 4:03 p.m.Walls and Roofs5 Responses
I live in Calgary, Alberta. My house is a 1940s bungalow with a second storey added in 1988. We are replacing the vinyl siding with Hardie Board, and want to i...
...WRBhouse wrap . There are some great advantages to it, but also a downside that doesn’t get at on of mention – The ZIP System is less moisture permeable than...
Posted by Fred MartensDec. 18, 2021, 11:50 p.m.Walls and Roofs1 Responses
We have a house that's being built in the basement and the walls have ice and water. theres tyvek then studs and insulation and plastic over top of this, the...
Does one remove the siding or place a waterproof barrier between the two surfaces and slip it together? Wrapping an existing home with straw bales would work, ...
...WRBs) , as it could be a good opportunity to do an air barrier as well, which is a really good upgrade to do with older houses when you are doing energy efficie...
I want to build a rocket stove, thermal mass couch in my new passive solar home. if I have A hyper sealed, plastic wrapped A rated home and a fireplace or even...
Ive been a Plasterer for 30yrs and always wrapped and flashed windows to protect from water intrusion. Yet I see roofers doing it wrong, painters attempting it...
Posted by Pat EstesJuly 17, 2020, 11:50 a.m.Windows and doors2 Responses
