You may want to go back to a house that was completed 1yr+ ago to see if you have the same issue as I do. After some research, I found that XPS reacts to the plasticizers in the tape adhesive. I’m guessing the Tyvek brand tape has the same plasticizers in it as well. I’m ...
We like to use a all purpose adhesive that’s approved for Styrofoam products. After the polystyrene insulation is installed each of the joints is taped with construction tape (there are several available from Dow, Tyvek, and other house wrap manufacturers) or some other approved tape that ...
I struggled to figure out how to do it plastic-free. Moving across the country can involve a lot of disposable plastic if you’re not careful: plastic bubble wrap inside your boxes, plastic tape to close the boxes, and plastic stretch wrap around everything. Apparently, stretch wrap is now...
Tyvek rolls are slippery and large, so secure footing is highly recommended when handling them. 7 Cut off excess Tyvek. Use a sharp box cutter or utility knife to remove excess Tyvek from around the wall. Make sure to fasten the Tyvek in place at the end of the wall before cutting, ...
to cover over the top of the drip cap. (This is a bit different than the photo.) If there is already house wrap on, then cut a slit in the house wrap just above the top of the ledger. That way you can slide the drip cap up under the house wrap. Just remember it’s all ...