Tar Paper. Tar paper is a thick, heavy paper impregnated with tar. As long as it is not exposed to sun or wind, it does not deteriorate easily. As alternatives to Tyvek, heavier tar paper can be used for roofing and lighter tar paper as a housewrap.2018-07-31
Can I use duct tape instead of Tyvek tape?
Duct tape won't cut it; it's too porous. We used the Tyvek and it's worked well so far. Don't use it on hard wood floors as painter's tape; it'll rip the polyurethane right off of the floor (lesson learned).2014-10-22
What can I use in place of Tyvek?
Foil insulation can also work as a vapor barrier alternative to Tyvek for the walls of a house. It has a layer of foil on one side that reflects heat back into the house, a layer of bubble paper that insulates, and a layer of vinyl that acts as a vapor barrier.2018-07-31
What kind of tape do you use on house wrap?
Application of Barricade® Seam Tape to seal Barricade® house wrap is the best practice for achieving the maximum benefits of a weather-resistant barrier. Barricade Seam Tape features a specially engineered adhesive that offers excellent adhesion to Barricade house wraps.2020-03-25
What is an alternative to house wrap?
Enviro-Dri® Weather-Resistant Barrier System is a more effective alternative to traditional housewraps in protecting your home against liquid moisture intrusion, uncontrolled air exchanges and trapped moisture vapor.
Do you have to tape house wrap?
It is critical to seal the damaged house wrap with code-approved contractor sheathing tape before covering with siding. Repair of larger tears in house wrap requires a taped 6-inch overlap of house wrap. Not sealing the bottom edges of the house wrap can lead to air leaks.2021-02-16
Can you use duct tape for house wrap?
Duct tape won't cut it; it's too porous. We used the Tyvek and it's worked well so far. Don't use it on hard wood floors as painter's tape; it'll rip the polyurethane right off of the floor (lesson learned).2014-10-22