@AsktheBuilder If you could tell me who manufactures it I would be happy to look into it. I personally don't see how it would breathe, and we all know homes need to breathe. This looks like it would be optimal for a Fire Contractor in board-up situations, but not entire houses. I did a quick google search for coated OSB and didn't find much. Thanks for all the informative videos, and please keep up the good work.
@EquipmentPhoto Watch the video again..... The clues as to who makes it are written all over it....... :-> In fact, I'm shocked that someone hasn't commented that they think this is a commercial for that company. I was paid nothing to shoot the video. I couldn't avoid some of the shots.
@AsktheBuilder Very interesting....another person probably making millions off a very simple, yet very practical idea. This will probably eventually lead to the end of tyvek and the other home wraps, obviously depending on price. Keep up all the great work!
Homes do not need to breathe, people do! However, this sheathing is made to allow water vapor to pass through. For energy efficiency sake you'd be better off to seal your home completely from air infiltration and then control the inside air quality with your hvac system. This product is far superior to house wrap, the tape at the seams practically eliminates the thermal bridging that occurs at all exterior studs.
@GeorgiaPatriot41 Thanks for you comment. I'm intrigued by your last sentence. How can the tape eliminate the thermal bridging? I can't see that happening.
@hunkatiel Check with the mfr. I know I would NEVER use it. Way too slippery. When you have questions about how to use a product, always always ask the manufacturer. Never rely on the answer from someone who might be guessing.
Pretty neat stuff. What's the price tag vs a normal sheet of OSB? I'm wondering if it's really worth it vs traditional sheathing wrap. Saves the step of wrapping it, but more time taping more seems. But I'd rather do extra taping over wrestling a giant roll and sheets of plastic in the breeze.
It's just pine boards grown on the site during the 1950's, nailed vertically and painted with traditional paint. There has never been a trace of rot or fungus on the house, and no board has ever needed replacement.
I wonder what the plastic on the outside is good for. The building code here only allows a vapour barrier inside the insulation, the outer sheathing must be open to keep the insulation and wall studs dry.
@gschjetne House wrap acts as a wind barrier and as a secondary rain barrier around windows and doors. It's not really a vapor barrier. Very hot and humid areas (e.g. Florida) sometimes use an exterior vapor barrier, since the moisture hitting the exterior wall of an an air conditioned room may cause moisture to gather in the insulation. It's not an exact science, and some believe it is better to never have an exterior vapor barrier. My home is 1" redwood tongue and groove and that's all!
@MRSketch09 It's usually a cost issue. Plus, with this newer sheathing, you may not need to install a water and air barrier. If you trust the taped seams and the plastic coating, you could be in good shape.
So dose this product eliminate the need to wrap the house with a product like Tyreke?
niksinthe916 11 months ago
with the OSB being plastic coated, would it still be able to breathe?
EquipmentPhoto 1 year ago
@EquipmentPhoto I have the same concern. You need to ask the manufacturer. Come back and let us know what you discover.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder If you could tell me who manufactures it I would be happy to look into it. I personally don't see how it would breathe, and we all know homes need to breathe. This looks like it would be optimal for a Fire Contractor in board-up situations, but not entire houses. I did a quick google search for coated OSB and didn't find much. Thanks for all the informative videos, and please keep up the good work.
EquipmentPhoto 1 year ago
@EquipmentPhoto Watch the video again..... The clues as to who makes it are written all over it....... :-> In fact, I'm shocked that someone hasn't commented that they think this is a commercial for that company. I was paid nothing to shoot the video. I couldn't avoid some of the shots.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@EquipmentPhoto I did some research and discovered the manufacturer DOES say the green coating is breathable. Water vapor can pass through it.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder Very interesting....another person probably making millions off a very simple, yet very practical idea. This will probably eventually lead to the end of tyvek and the other home wraps, obviously depending on price. Keep up all the great work!
EquipmentPhoto 1 year ago
@EquipmentPhoto
Homes do not need to breathe, people do! However, this sheathing is made to allow water vapor to pass through. For energy efficiency sake you'd be better off to seal your home completely from air infiltration and then control the inside air quality with your hvac system. This product is far superior to house wrap, the tape at the seams practically eliminates the thermal bridging that occurs at all exterior studs.
GeorgiaPatriot41 1 year ago
@GeorgiaPatriot41 Thanks for you comment. I'm intrigued by your last sentence. How can the tape eliminate the thermal bridging? I can't see that happening.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Could you use this for roof sheathing and would you have to apply tar paper or would that be redundant?
hunkatiel 1 year ago
@hunkatiel Check with the mfr. I know I would NEVER use it. Way too slippery. When you have questions about how to use a product, always always ask the manufacturer. Never rely on the answer from someone who might be guessing.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Pretty neat stuff. What's the price tag vs a normal sheet of OSB? I'm wondering if it's really worth it vs traditional sheathing wrap. Saves the step of wrapping it, but more time taping more seems. But I'd rather do extra taping over wrestling a giant roll and sheets of plastic in the breeze.
xIntoThePitx 1 year ago
Never thought of my exterior sheathing as 1800's.
It's just pine boards grown on the site during the 1950's, nailed vertically and painted with traditional paint. There has never been a trace of rot or fungus on the house, and no board has ever needed replacement.
I wonder what the plastic on the outside is good for. The building code here only allows a vapour barrier inside the insulation, the outer sheathing must be open to keep the insulation and wall studs dry.
gschjetne 1 year ago
@gschjetne House wrap acts as a wind barrier and as a secondary rain barrier around windows and doors. It's not really a vapor barrier. Very hot and humid areas (e.g. Florida) sometimes use an exterior vapor barrier, since the moisture hitting the exterior wall of an an air conditioned room may cause moisture to gather in the insulation. It's not an exact science, and some believe it is better to never have an exterior vapor barrier. My home is 1" redwood tongue and groove and that's all!
8088675309 10 months ago
Good to see that you got going with the vids again.
I really appriciate it =)
Serostern 1 year ago
why dont you use blu wood??
saxo0008 1 year ago
@saxo0008 Green blends in so well with the evergreen trees.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
@AsktheBuilder lol
EVILTRIPS666 1 year ago
Is the OSB more favorable than regular sheets of plywood?
MRSketch09 1 year ago
@MRSketch09 It's usually a cost issue. Plus, with this newer sheathing, you may not need to install a water and air barrier. If you trust the taped seams and the plastic coating, you could be in good shape.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago