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*This article says the contrary - to tape up both vertical and horizontal seams. [https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/building-and-house-wrap-installation-tips/]
*This article says the contrary - to tape up both vertical and horizontal seams. [https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/building-and-house-wrap-installation-tips/]
*Use cap nails, not only staples [https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/building-and-house-wrap-installation-tips/]. This does not appear to apply to Seed Eco-Home pre-wrapped modules, where house wrap is never exposed to wind because the sheathing is installed at the [[Factor e]]. Pun intended.
*Use cap nails, not only staples [https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/building-and-house-wrap-installation-tips/]. This does not appear to apply to Seed Eco-Home pre-wrapped modules, where house wrap is never exposed to wind because the sheathing is installed at the [[Factor e]]. Pun intended.
*IRC apparently doesn't require [https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/do-you-need-to-tape-seams-in-tyvec]

Revision as of 23:35, 11 June 2021

  • Tape up vertical seams, but do not tape horizontal seams as tape on horizontal creates a 'reverse lap' which can allow more water to get behind the house wrap [1]
  • This article says the contrary - to tape up both vertical and horizontal seams. [2]
  • Use cap nails, not only staples [3]. This does not appear to apply to Seed Eco-Home pre-wrapped modules, where house wrap is never exposed to wind because the sheathing is installed at the Factor e. Pun intended.
  • IRC apparently doesn't require [4]