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Housewrap Weather
Protection Systems for Home Construction
Insist on the Installation of
Housewrap when Building a Custom Home
By: Mark J. Donovan
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When building a
custom home it is important that the home be wrapped in a weather resistant
barrier (a.k.a housewrap), prior to the installation of the exterior siding, to
prevent water damage and air infiltration.
Housewrap, such as
Tyvek and Typar, can easily be applied to a home’s exterior sheathing with
staples and a staple gun, and thus should always be installed. Housewrap
plays a critical role in the protection of your home against water damage.
Housewrap prevents water or moisture, which may have found its way through your
home’s siding, from penetrating further into your home’s exterior sheathing.
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If water were to
come in contact with your exterior sheathing, and allowed to accumulate, your
home would become susceptible to rot and decay, insects, and mold and mildew
damage.
Housewrap also
works as a windbreaker by preventing air infiltration. Housewrap covers framing
and exterior sheathing seams to prevent the penetration of wind and cold air.
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Housewrap should be
installed before the doors and windows have been installed. The housewrap should
wrap completely around the door and window openings and should be tacked in on
the inside of the door and window frames for maximum protection against leaks.
All housewrap seams should be taped for maximum protection. So when building
your custom home, insist on the installation of housewrap. It will ensure that
your home is energy efficient, protected from the elements, and warm and
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