To strip or not to strip????? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

nightfighter · 07-20-2005, 08:09 PM

Strip it, wrap it, install what you will. You're making an investment, so do it right the first time, I wouldn't even consider buying a house that's been clad, as 90% are covering defects or problems. Hope you have a good vapor barrier ovr your insullation if you do go with the vinyl. I am not a fan of it and won't work with it, unless it's to strip it.

Wood is good. (I do love the PVC trim though!)

BigFish · 07-20-2005, 08:14 PM

Nightfighter I have been saying that for years......siding is not as much a savior of having to paint these days as it is a method of covering problems prior to homes going on the market....we are looking at houses and I will not buy one that has been sided!

Those shingles under the siding are going to dry and rot and harbor bugs, carpenter ants and termites will be thriving for years under the siding before you all realize they have been there and long about the time they start poking holes in the interior walls from the outside.....you will only then realize you have the problem! Then its too late!

BobT · 07-21-2005, 04:47 PM

Looks like I'm stripping. The base appears OK and I plan on dying out of this place and don't want ( to old...62) go climbing and painting anymore. After this is done....the house will be 100% complete.....new roof. insulated. triple pane windows, fibergalss doors, new oil burner and water tank. Now I can go fishing, drink beer and watch the garden grow..........in 4 more years.
Thanks guys

BobT · 07-23-2005, 08:40 AM

Last question.....after stripping, should the house be wrapped in TyVek (sp) and then insulboard or is just insulboard OK?

teaser · 07-23-2005, 03:27 PM

Tyvek is not necessary nor recommended as the house won't breathe and you'll start having problems down the line with the house sweating.

By sweating I mean you'll start having moisture on the inside of the windows, the house cannot be made airtight or this and many other problems will show their ugly head.

nightfighter · 07-23-2005, 06:59 PM

From the Dupont website;
One of the most popular and widely known applications of Tyvek® is in the construction industry, where it is used to increase air and water resistance, helping to lower heating and cooling costs in buildings and providing better protection against water and moisture intrusion. The unique qualities of Tyvek® help stop air flow through wall cavities; help hold out bulk water and wind-driven rain; and allow moisture vapor to escape from inside walls. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient building with far fewer chances for damage from degradation effects.

I don't think sweating is a problem I've had to deal with. The Tyvek will let moisture out. Attic vents and soffit vents are what let the house breathe. I like it for what it's worth....

BigFish · 07-23-2005, 07:39 PM

Hate to burst your bubble BobT....how old is your oil tank?

teaser · 07-24-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightfighter

From the Dupont website;
One of the most popular and widely known applications of Tyvek® is in the construction industry, where it is used to increase air and water resistance, helping to lower heating and cooling costs in buildings and providing better protection against water and moisture intrusion. The unique qualities of Tyvek® help stop air flow through wall cavities; help hold out bulk water and wind-driven rain; and allow moisture vapor to escape from inside walls. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient building with far fewer chances for damage from degradation effects.

I don't think sweating is a problem I've had to deal with. The Tyvek will let moisture out. Attic vents and soffit vents are what let the house breathe. I like it for what it's worth....

It works fine...alone, but not with insulation over it.

The insulation doesn't let it work properly and allow moisture vapor to escape from inside walls, so there's where one of the problems can occur.