Attic Wall Sheathing
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.
Attic wall sheathing. Mold on attic sheathing mold growth on attic roof sheathing is a common issue in cool climates such as the pacific northwest. Here are the three keys to sheathing an attic kneewall properly. Cover the whole wall. This occurs when the temperature of the sheathing drops below the dew point creating a thin layer of moisture on the substrate.
Zip wall is an interesting system which combines the sheathing with an integrated wrb air barrier all in one. 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. 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. Weyerhaeuser osb 9 x4 wall sheathing panels are engineered specifically to provide you with even faster installation and less waste at the jobsite.
Sheathe the kneewall during framing. Goboard structural sheathing is an ultra lightweight yet durable waterproof alterna tive to heavy sheathing products.