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Is the ZIP Sheathing system better than house wrap?

...WRB house wrap.  There are some great advantages to it, but also a downside that doesn’t get at on of mention – The ZIP System is less moisture permeable than a...

Posted by Fred Martens Dec. 18, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1 response

What are the best Wall and Roof insulation choices and rain screen?

...WRB by Adhero . I'm still struggling with rainscreen choices as my contractor never did it and 2 options he offered arebenjamin obdyke vs ventgrid And not sure ...

Posted by Valeriy Kraydman March 15, 2021 Exterior cladding

I have many issues with my house where should I start?

My house was built in the Late 1940 - early 1950's, it is a farm buglalow with an addition in 1973, a poured concrete basement and concrete block foundation add...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Sept. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can you spray foam a house from the outside?

 I live in Calgary, Alberta. My house is a 1940s bungalow with a second storey added in 1988. We are replacing the vinyl siding with Hardie Board, and want to i...

Posted by Joan Lawrence July 11, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Can I spray foam insulate from the outside?

I bought an old timer home on Gibsons, BC and the siding needs replacing. I want to use the opportunity to seal up and insulate the wall cavity once exposed. I ...

Posted by Kurt Klischuk June 6, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

What type of Insulation can I use on the exterior of my home?

...WRB), and a breatheable one would serve you best to allow as much moisture to pass through as possible. read more here -  Choosing a house wrap, which is best? ...

Posted by Scott Muller April 18, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 5 responses

Combo structural sheathing, WRB and thin insulation panel in Ontario?

...WRB sheathings we like, but we become a bit more concerned when panels have integrated insulation though. I did have a quick look at the Barricade Thermo-Brace ...

Posted by Steve Bull Jan. 14, 2020 Walls and Roofs 3 responses

Is the ZIP sheathing system good or bad for water control?

...WRB (weather resistive membrane), which is basically a mesh that is attached to an OSB sheathing panel with a paint applied. So it is an all in one product acti...

Posted by Trevor Prinz Nov. 26, 2019 Walls and Roofs 5 responses

How do you re-do the insulation on a old cabin from the outside?

...WRB) then exterior siding. We don’t usually recommend spray foam, but for a small cabin from the outside it may be the best solution.  If that isn’t an option (...

Posted by Raphael Couture Sept. 14, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Which house wrap is best?

I am installing pine tongue and groove exterior siding. Which type of house wrap is best, perforated or non perforated (like Tyvek).  Thank you Every exterior w...

Posted by Kathy Moller Aug. 2, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

What is the best material to use on top of plywood for water proofing?

...WRB, Rigid Foam, Delta Dry etc. For help choosing a weather barrier for the exterior of a home see here – Choosing a house wrap, which is best? In our 2015 LEED...

Posted by Babak K July 27, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

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