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Wall assembly question?
Last Post 12 Jan 2013 09:43 PM by
Liebler
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drlebel
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11 Jan 2013 11:13 AM
My contractor is using 2x6 construction, plywood, then tyvek for better water drainage, and then 1 inch xps foam blueboard on the outside with taped joints. I understand the permeability of blueboard is not technically impermeable but I believe it is close enough without the problems of cell phone reception that the foil face gives. I worry about using the tyvek behind the bluboard though. If it acts as a water barrier(not vapor) and traps water behind the foam then wouldn't that set up for mold growth. Just wondering? And what are ya'lls thoughts on roxul wool board sheathing. I would have to use a seperate vapor barrier with that I assume. And the smallest is over an inch would derail my current architect details. Thanks
ICFHybrid
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11 Jan 2013 11:26 AM
I'm not sure how much drainage the Tyvek is going to get you sandwiched between sheathing and blueboard. There are products that can actually create a drainage plane there if necessary. Where are you that you have to have a foil faced barrier?
drlebel
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11 Jan 2013 11:38 AM
It was recommended because im having brick exterior and in Memphis TN the heat would drive the dew into the house every morning.
Liebler
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12 Jan 2013 09:43 PM
The best answer to the moisture driven inwards from a brick exterior is Greenguard DC14. You could possibly eliminate the Tyvec if you used a taped and lapped joint between the upper and lower DC14 (it is an approved WRB when used this way). The DC14 provides a drainage plane on both sides and it has relatively little moisture permeability. You'd probably still need the exterior foam as just plain insulation.
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