A house needs a weather resistant barrier (WRB) underneath the wall cladding to divert wind-driven rain. Asphalt impregnated felt paper was the most common WRB for 100 years. Then about 1980, builders started using Tyvek. It had at least three advantages: The 12' length of the rolls saved labor cost, you can tape the seams, and it doesn't tear as easily. Taping of the seams meant that it could also serve as an air barrier, and reduced the infiltration rate of air moving through the house.
Now it appears that the best WRB is "fluid applied" which means it gets sprayed on like paint. In some wall designs, it can serve as both a seamless air barrier and fastener-free WRB.
Check out Matt Risinger's work on the topic:
Now it appears that the best WRB is "fluid applied" which means it gets sprayed on like paint. In some wall designs, it can serve as both a seamless air barrier and fastener-free WRB.
Check out Matt Risinger's work on the topic:
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