Attic Wall Sheathing

Sheathe the kneewall during framing.

Attic wall sheathing.

Weyerhaeuser osb 9 x4 wall sheathing panels are engineered specifically to provide you with even faster installation and less waste at the jobsite. Weyerhaeuser 9 x4 panel have vertical nail lines at 16 and 24 centers which speeds up the process for an easier installation. Zip system wall sheathing a revolutionary new approach to building enclosures zip system sheathing and tape streamlines the weatherization process with an integrated air and water resistive barrier that delivers moisture and air protection in one easy to install system. This occurs when the temperature of the sheathing drops below the dew point creating a thin layer of moisture on the substrate.

Here are the three keys to sheathing an attic kneewall properly. Another great option is 5 8 tongue groove sheathing just make sure the tongue is facing up so if any water does get in it can run back out not into the groove. In the vast majority of cases the mold growth is caused by condensation. Made of a high density rigid polyisocyanurate core and coated glass fiber facer it combines the weather barrier and sheathing functions allowing completion of the building envelope to be faster and more cost effective.

Mold on attic sheathing mold growth on attic roof sheathing is a common issue in cool climates such as the pacific northwest. Zip wall is an interesting system which combines the sheathing with an integrated wrb air barrier all in one.