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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 tape [https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/do-you-need-to-tape-seams-in-tyvec] | |||
*Don’t think of house wrap as an air barrier. It’s there to be the drainage plane [https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/5-reasons-house-wrap-is-not-an-air-barrier/] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 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 tape [4]
- Don’t think of house wrap as an air barrier. It’s there to be the drainage plane [5]