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House wrap is sealed at all seams and overlaps flashing to serve as a continuous drainage plane over the exterior walls.
Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.
Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing
Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
Right – The rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
This farmhouse was retrofit by removing the existing siding and adding taped insulated sheathing and battens before installing new siding
Wrong – The rigid sheathing seams are not taped and the gaps could cause moisture problems
Wrong – The water-resistant barrier is not complete and the holes and gaps could cause moisture problems
Wrong – There is not a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the exterior finish of the walls