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Posted by crhras on April 18, 2007, 12:43 am
If you're messin with that stuff, I'd check out the manufacturer's website
... http://www.elrey.com. Under "Stucco Products" they've got a pretty good
description of their recommended installation.
> IRC standards...
>
> What would you consider to be the proper sequence to apply the following
> on an exterior wall? Windows are vinyl.
> Is this correct -- from inside to outside:
>
> 7/16" OSB Sheathing
> Window (flange)
> Water barrier - that 6" wide sticky stuff - around the window flange
> Tyvek
> 1" Polystyrene Foam
> Stucco (El Rey)
>
> My concern is should the Tyvek be put up before installing the windows.
> That would put the water barrier being stuck to the Tyvek. ( I normally
> silicone caulk the flange to the OSB.)
>
> Also, with the Tyvek being behind an impervious layer of foam, what
> purpose is the Tyvek serving? (It IS required!)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Doug
>
>
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