Hey!
I have used just a standard stapler in the past for tyvek.
It seems tyvek is recommending a cap stapler.
I don’t want to spend $$$$$ for one.
I see two manual ones …. CH38 at $50 and CH38A at $70
Any idea which is better? Neither gets “great” reviews but the cheaper one seems to do better than the other on Amazon.
Is there any other one I should look at?
Do I even need this?
Thanks ….. Mike
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I have the Stinger CH38-2 and love it.
https://www.amazon.com/Stinger-CH38-2-Cap-Staple-Hammer/dp/B000SSP20M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3I618AVRT9K2S&dchild=1&keywords=ch38-2+cap+hammer&qid=1620741297&sprefix=CH38%2Cindustrial%2C182&sr=8-2
Frankie
Thanks so much !!!!!!!
You might have seen my other post about the workshop video. This building is taking me forever since I am doing it myself. I know you should cover the tyvek with siding as quick as possible but it may be a few months so I want to give it every chance I can to stay on.
I could do the tyvek later but it would be tough on a 18 ft high wall plus I am hoping it gives some protection to the OSB sheathing.
Thanks so much again !!!!!!!!!
Mike
DuPont/ Tyvek specs state you can leave Tyvek exposed to UV light for 120 days.
A perfect application for cap staples.
Frankie