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Do I need to re-wrap a house when residing?

11 years ago

One contractor says re wrapping a house when replacing siding is a waste and others say its a good idea...I have Tyvek on it now...

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millworkman
11 years ago
What is the condition of the existing Tyvek?
logey
Original Author
11 years ago
Don't know... House is 15 years old and still has old siding on!
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brickeyee
11 years ago
Remember that the siding is NOT waterproof and is NOT the actual drainage plane.

The siding is there to protect the drainage plane form damage (including sunlight damage).

Without knowing the condition of the drainage plane you may be simply covering up a whole lot of problems that will continue under just a new coat of siding.
millworkman
11 years ago
My point exactly, you may need new Tyvek, you may need new sheathing. Until you see what is there you cannot tell for certain.
renovator8
11 years ago
Unfortunately, any housewrap has usually been perforated with a great many siding nails. Replacing siding usually doubles the number penetrations and creates tears. Not only should you inspect the sheathing, you should replace the house wrap.

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