Some builders will skip house wrap altogether—that is a mistake. A good house wrap goes over the exterior sheathing of a house, but on the living area of the siding. It creates a way for moisture that can get behind the siding to escape, and it prevents air from leaking into or out of the home.
Moisture collects behind siding in several ways. 1. Moisture in the air from inside your home. This can be from every time you flush a toilet to running water in a sink. 2. Moisture from outside of your home. This can occur through any cracks or gaps, some of which may not even be visible. 3. Moisture from condensation. If the temperature varies from inside of your energy envelope to the outside, when warm moist air comes in contact with a cool surface, condensation is sure to follow. There are many house wraps in the marketplace today, and technologies are constantly changing and improving. One of the best house wraps available is Tyvek. Once those steps are complete, it’s time for an impromptu barbecue and a celebratory drink of something fizzy! After you have watched the videos that show how simple and rapid it is to erect a steel skeleton, you should feel confident that you have the DIY skills to build your own home.
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