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Housewrap around windows with ICF?
Last Post 17 Dec 2015 07:44 PM by
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DarkNova
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01 Dec 2015 02:08 PM
I've read that housewrap is not necessary with ICFs because the EPS insulation acts as a WRB, but do you put housewrap around each window? Or do you just apply the flashing tape to the window buck and have that go over the insulation a few inches? Thanks.
emmetbrick
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01 Dec 2015 02:56 PM
No housewrap. Just tape.
billnaegeli
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Posts:166
01 Dec 2015 06:48 PM
http://www.constructionspecifier.com/wrb/
you might take a look at this article, it should assist with your question.
GNP Inc
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Farmboy
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02 Dec 2015 12:10 PM
I put housewrap at least 8-12 inches to the sides and bottom at each window as a buffer against any moisture that might want to travel along the horizontal seams. I ran the houswrap to the soffit at the top of each window to protect against anything coming down the vertical seams.
ICFconstruction
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16 Dec 2015 08:46 PM
peel and stick flashing. No house wrap or vapor barrier.
Brad Kvanbek - ICFconstruction.net
FBBP
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17 Dec 2015 10:52 AM
If you folks don't use house wrap, how do you prevent moisture from getting into a block joint above the window (or other opening) and running in behind the flashing?
ICFconstruction
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17 Dec 2015 07:44 PM
It just doesn't, never heard of it happening. Isn't house wrap stapled on to wood framing? I trust ICF bed joints compressed by concrete more than I would house wrap full of holes.
Brad Kvanbek - ICFconstruction.net
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