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To wrap or not

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In the following wall would you use house wrap (Tyvek)? Would you use a air/vapor barrier (poly.)? The wall will be in a cold climate. The wall is solid foam in place polyurethane for insulation and standard drywall inside and sheathing outside. Thanks

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  1. John_Fuhrman | | #1

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    In the following wall would you use house wrap (Tyvek)? Would you use a air/vapor barrier (poly.)? The wall will be in a cold climate. The wall is solid foam in place polyurethane for insulation and standard drywall inside and sheathing outside. Thanks

  2. Guest_ | | #2

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    John,

    Why are you asking such a silly question?

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    J

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