Should Tyvek be replaced during reside
I’m putting together an estimate to replace siding. Is it worth replacing the Tyvek as well?
obviously I can’t see what condition the Tyvek is in or the quality of installation.
Thanks Dave
Dave Otto — Otto Construction — PA
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If its main use is water proofing and it will have tons of holes in it then yes, it should be replaced.
Do you know that there's Tyvek under there to begin with?
And what kind of siding (old and new)?
There are 2 pieces of siding missing as aresult of an awning being crushed by ice.
I will be replacing vinyl with vinyl.Dave Otto -- Otto Construction -- PA
Well, if the stuff is in good condition you could in theory just tape up the old nail holes, and any rips that occur during demo. Or just put a second layer over the bulk of it, and tape the holes in the parts that remain exposed.Problem is, if the first job was done by a typical builder the detailing probably wasn't the greatest. So you may need to spend a lot of time detailing whether you replace or not.
So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable Creature, since it enables one to find or make a Reason for everything one has a mind to do. --Benjamin Franklin
DanH I agree about the builders. A new house is going up next to the basement we are finishing, and the Tyvek was 'X" cut, nailed off and the windows installed.
And this house has preassembled wall units and none of the Tyvek seams were sealed. So every 8' or so there is an 'Opening" in the barrier.
On the siding job that generated this post, I have included some labor and material for flashing membranes and metal flashings.Dave Otto -- Otto Construction -- PA
<< none of the Tyvek seams were sealed. So every 8' or so there is an 'Opening" in the barrier >>
It's amazing how many carpenters install this stuff with no real comprehension about how it's meant to function. Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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If you're only replacing two pieces of siding, then I'm not sure what you are suggesting...?
Are you considering ripping off the remaining siding around the area to be patched, and re-applying housewrap there? Unless the spot you are repairing has visible damage to the housewrap, or you are willing to re-do the wrap on the whole house, I'd say there's not much point. Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Your Friendly Neighborhood Remodelerator
I think he's talking about residing the whole house.
So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable Creature, since it enables one to find or make a Reason for everything one has a mind to do. --Benjamin Franklin
We will be replacing all of the siding.
Mother Nature took out a few pieces and since the house is over 5 years old, the customers homeowners' insurance covers the whole house. The customer will be providing me with the insurance co. estimate, so I will see if the Tyvek was covered.
Although detailing houswrap in this type of a situation (post window and door installation) may bring about another post.
Dave Otto -- Otto Construction -- PA