Proper weather barrier installation is key to keeping stucco homes moisture-free. Homes clad with stucco are especially popular in warm and mostly dry climates across the country. Combining cement, water, and sand in the right proportions creates stucco, an inexpensive exterior layer that is fire resistant and it doesn’t need to be painted every three years. But stucco also has a dark side.
As energy efficiency houses become the norm as opposed to the pricey exception, builders, designers, and homeowners are turning to products that tighten the building envelope. For years, the world of sheathing was dominated by plywood which was then supplanted by oriented strand board (OSB). Unprotected OSB is susceptible to rot which is how we ended up with house wrap.
With California leading the charge, many states are changing their energy efficiency standards which affect home builders, designers, and the building products industry.
With California leading the charge, many states are changing their energy efficiency standards which affect home builders, designers, and the building products industry.
Now that synthetic house wraps have improved water resistance and are now baked into building codes, it is critical to successfully navigate the large variations of House wrap from several manufacturers. We offer you some tips to make your decision much easier.
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