Replacement for house wrap...

A development nearby has several new houses that look like they have been coated (sprayed?) with foundation waterproofing. Something new to me; anyone here had experience with it it? Looks to be real labor saver over applying Tyvek or similar.

Joe

Reply to
Joe
Loading thread data ...

There are some sheathing sheets that come with a built-on barrier, and then the seams between boards are taped. It makes for a very quick, complete and durable drying-in process. Perhaps that is what you're looking at. I'd think anything sprayed that would stick would create big problems with overspray and environmental concerns.

R
Reply to
RicodJour

Your post enticed me so I went looking for "spray on house wrap".

I found this:

formatting link
And a lot of other hits.

I agree that it might be a lot easier.

Reply to
Colbyt

Two guys can wrap a house in a few hours. You think that someone could spray a house in a few hours? There are some potential benefits for sure, but I don't know that faster, easier or cheaper are among them.

Interesting concept, though. Stuff like that, and the coated sheathing I mentioned, require a drying-to-the-interior approach to moisture in the walls, otherwise it's rot and mold city USA.

R
Reply to
RicodJour

.

Spray in truck bed liner is being used on houses these days. I understand its great water proof and provides resistance to storm damage.

Jimmie

Reply to
JIMMIE

One of the local roofing suppliers told me of a roof coating product they have nicknamed "Batman Suit" because of how tough the stuff is. It's a lot like that indestructible spray on bed liner. The salesman told me to never get it on my skin because it will have to wear off.

TDD

Reply to
The Daring Dufas

I wrapped my house when I built it. The wrap goes up fast enough but taping the seams takes a while as does the the window and door openings. I've wondered how much air the staples holes let in. To me it has always seemed counter productive to put up a barrier like Tyvek then make a few thousand staple holes in it.

I'll bet that spray does a good job of sealing around windows and doors. Maybe a combination of the two methods would be worthwhile. Wrap the house with Tyvek then spray the seams, windows, doors and any other openings in the walls.

LdB

Reply to
LdB

HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.