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How to Patch Holes in Housewrap

This patch will mechanically shed any water that gets under your siding so you don’t have to rely on adhesive tape.

By Chuck Miller

This tip from Mike Guertin of East Greenwich, RI, is for a patch that will mechanically shed any water that gets under your siding so you don’t have to rely solely on adhesive tape.

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  1. user-1080198 | | #1

    Great tip. Another option.... There are better house wraps beyond Tyvek and rebranded Tyvek. Tyvek tears readily and it shouldn't. Also, the tape used in the video is not so good... especially in the cold. There are better tapes.

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