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Posted by Budman on July 18, 2005, 10:42 am
Hi all,
I'm replacing some rotten masonite siding and OSB/fiber sheathing on
some places around the bottom of the house. I would like to put up some
housewrap/bulding paper to stop the water infiltration, but I can only
extend the paper up about 2-3 feet (i.e. can't run it from the top
down).
What kind of tape/caulk can I use to seal the top? I know there is
specific tape for housewrap - what would seal the building paper with?
Thanks,
Budman
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Posted by RicodJour on July 18, 2005, 10:48 am
Budman wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm replacing some rotten masonite siding and OSB/fiber sheathing on
> some places around the bottom of the house. I would like to put up some
> housewrap/bulding paper to stop the water infiltration, but I can only
> extend the paper up about 2-3 feet (i.e. can't run it from the top
> down).
>
> What kind of tape/caulk can I use to seal the top? I know there is
> specific tape for housewrap - what would seal the building paper with?
There are rolls of adhesive flashing, think Ice & Water Shield, that
come in 4" widths. Vycor is one brand name. The stuff isn't as cheap
as some other tapes, but it will stick. Figure 50' roll ~ $15.
R
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Posted by Colbyt on July 18, 2005, 7:06 pm
> Hi all,
>
> I'm replacing some rotten masonite siding and OSB/fiber sheathing on
> some places around the bottom of the house. I would like to put up some
> housewrap/bulding paper to stop the water infiltration, but I can only
> extend the paper up about 2-3 feet (i.e. can't run it from the top
> down).
>
> What kind of tape/caulk can I use to seal the top? I know there is
> specific tape for housewrap - what would seal the building paper with?
>
> Thanks,
> Budman
>
If I understood what you said, you currently have felt paper over the OSB
and you are replacing the lower part of that with house wrap.
The house wrap tape does not stick well to the felt paper. The only product
that I know that will bond to both is a product called Protectowrap. It is
sold for sealing around windows. It will bond to OSB, felt and housewrap.
It seals best when applied and then exposed to sunlight for a day or two.
Colbyt
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Posted by Budman on July 18, 2005, 2:28 pm
No - there is currently no housewrap or paper on the house.
I want to install some, but I can only do it under the siding I am
replacing - this siding is in high moisture areas.
I need to fix the moisture problems, but in the meantime I want to add
some protection between the siding and sheathing. However, if the water
runs down behind the paper, it will probably make things worse.
Thanks,
Budman
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Posted by MikeP on July 19, 2005, 6:18 am
saslqp@unx.sas.com says...
> No - there is currently no housewrap or paper on the house.
>
> I want to install some, but I can only do it under the siding I am
> replacing - this siding is in high moisture areas.
>
> I need to fix the moisture problems, but in the meantime I want to add
> some protection between the siding and sheathing. However, if the water
> runs down behind the paper, it will probably make things worse.
As noted above, trapping moisture between the sheathing and
housewrap/felt-paper/siding in not good.
If water is running down between the siding and sheathing it is
best to stop the water from getting behind the siding. ..... Water
should not be able to get behind the siding!!
The first priority should be preventing water from getting behind
the siding. Housewrap/felt behind the siding is a secondary line
of defense.
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