Wind Wrap Siding

It protects the wall s sheathing and also helps prevent uncontrolled air circulation which will improve your home s insulative abilities.

Wind wrap siding.

When building exterior walls with stone stucco brick when building exterior walls with stone stucco brick cedar eifs or fiber cement siding it is important to use an effective rain screen system that will provide a means for drainage and ventilation. Fiber cement siding is the preferred siding option in areas that regularly experience hurricanes. Just as with vinyl siding vinyl window wrapping requires little to no upkeep. Most siding materials are not totally effective at repelling water particularly wind driven rain.

Good option for all types of siding in areas subject to wind blown rain. On both sides of the window or door trim the wrap close to the window or door flange. Install side flashing over the wrap. See housewrap product choices.

Fiber cement siding also referred to as hardie. Give wind driven rain the respect it deserves. Wind load garage door. House wrap also permits the transfer of water vapor to the outside of the protected structure because water vapor can pass through it.

Use house wrap or felt paper on all houses newly built or resided. Moisture will find its way into these wall systems by way of cracked mortar joints gaps or cracks in the surface of the material. You can take further steps to protect your home by making sure the cladding is secure this will ensure the wind can t get under the siding and cause siding planks to come off the home in a wind gust. Your vinyl siding will perform as the primary defense against moisture and air leaks but your house wrap comes in strong as a secondary defense.

Wall roof sheathing. Secure the wrap to the flange with tape or caulk. This worry free aspect also includes possible leakage which can be damaging to your home. When water gets behind the siding house wrap is there to shed the water and keep it from entering the wall cavity.

By placing this extra barrier around leak prone areas you could be saving quite a bit of money on repairs down the road. Effectiveness varies by construction details. Provides drainage plane and air space for rain screen. Imagine droplets of water running down the surface of house wrap.

With no stapling needed and being fully adhered to the sheathing wind and air pressure isn t a concern for air barrier durability with peel and stick membranes. To gauge your house wrap details. Install head flashing and extend out 3 4 inch to each side. The wrap should be continuous and carefully installed.

If you are committed to using vinyl siding for your home heavier gauge vinyl does exist for homes within high wind areas. Depending on the substrate you re sticking the membrane to manufacturers may recommend they be installed by first applying a primer to the surface for better and longer lasting adhesion. Tape the flap from step 2 over the flashing.