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I’m putting up 8″ beveled cedar siding over osb sheathing on a small addition. A buddy recommended putting roofing felt over the osb before I put up the siding. The rest of the house has the siding directly over the sheathing. Do I really need the felt as a vapor barrier or is it more important to let it breathe? Any suggestions?
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glux...you really jump around...
< Obsolete Link > Mike Smith "Poly vapor barrier?" 11/27/01 8:40pm
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I'm putting up 8" beveled cedar siding over osb sheathing on a small addition. A buddy recommended putting roofing felt over the osb before I put up the siding. The rest of the house has the siding directly over the sheathing. Do I really need the felt as a vapor barrier or is it more important to let it breathe? Any suggestions?