Tyvek House Wrap On Roof

I think this is a recipe for disaster i actually don t even like house wrap under siding.

Tyvek house wrap on roof.

A minimum of 15 lb felt even better is non organic 30lb felt with self stick ice and water shield at the eaves and all valleys. Tyvek protec underlayments are ideal for jobs from renovation to new construction and designed for slopes 2 12 and higher under a variety of roofing materials. Many people are familiar with tyvek house wrap whether through previous use or simply due to name recognition like kleenex jacuzzi or hoover. I think a roll is 4 x 100.

There is an installation video on the tyvek site. Of course the wrap is expensive at about 200 bucks a roll. I would never allow a roofing contractor to use house wrap tyvek as roofing underlayment. No tyvek housewrap is not designed to be used on roofs.

Begin by placing an edge of tyvek at one end of the wall leaving a 6 12 inch 15 30 cm overlap over the corner. The tyvek wrap is placed on top of the roof trusses joists before the house is sheathed. Find tyvek house wrap at lowe s today. It is suppose to make a house up to 30 more efficient.

It s not a good choice for the job you have in mind. Some types can also be used as insulation to help provide the first defense against energy transfer through the walls. Dupont tyvek wrap cap screws and 1 1 4 or 2 metal gasketed washers with screws should be used for steel frame construction. Here is a link to an article i wrote on the topic.

The first roll should be plumb with the bottom edge of the wall. Plus you ll enjoy the added benefits of lightweight durability excellent secondary moisture protection and a wrinkle free surface for smoother installations. House wrap can help keep moisture out while helping to promote air flow. To attach tyvek in wood frame construction use dupont tyvek wrap cap nails dupont tyvek wrap cap staples other cap staples for the stinger cap stapler.

Let me know what you guys think.