Attic Wall Sheathing

Here are the three keys to sheathing an attic kneewall properly.

Attic wall sheathing.

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. 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. Sheathe the kneewall during framing. Cover the whole wall.

Weyerhaeuser 9 x4 panel have vertical nail lines at 16 and 24 centers which speeds up the process for an easier installation. Seal all the edges penetrations and seams. 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.

Weyerhaeuser osb 9 x4 wall sheathing panels are engineered specifically to provide you with even faster installation and less waste at the jobsite. Mold on attic sheathing mold growth on attic roof sheathing is a common issue in cool climates such as the pacific northwest.