(1.pg149).
Now for building the exterior walls on the outside of my house that face weather .
and climate directly I must start with my sheathing, is boards that are .
attached to the studs of an exterior wall. The sheathing must be completed before the.
construction of the roof begins.(1.pg101).
I have chosen wood board sheathing because it is strong and durable and also has .
long life expectancy and can also act as a brace for walls or nail board for shingles or .
siding. Gypsum sheathing is also strong but is primarily used for building stucco walls .
and can not be used as a brace or nail board.(1.pg105).
After I have my sheathing in place I would wrap Pro-wrap House wrap around .
the sheathing. The Pro-wrap House wrap acts as a strong barrier against condensation .
damage and reduces condensation formation. It also acts as a strong air barrier and can be .
left exposed to ultra-violent sun rays for up to six months. (1. Pg 115).
On top of the House Wrap and Wood Board Sheathing for extra protection.
from water, air, and heat damage I would add a layer of insulation sheathing. The .
insulation sheathing is thin so it will not be a problem when installing siding.(1.pg 103).
The next step to finishing my outside exterior walls is choosing the type of siding .
to use on my house. I prefer to use vinyl siding on my house. Vinyl siding over the .
years has proven to be both tough and durable due to chemical compounds used when.
making Vinyl Siding. Vinyl Siding has interlocking joints, which are waterproof. Vinyl.
Siding has nail holes that are "Slotted" which provides room for expansion and .
contraction due to climate changes. This type of siding has proven to me that it is.
the most superior type of siding because it adapts to weather conditions when it expands .
and contracts and the design of the siding has already taken the proper precautions to .
prepare for when that happens. Also unlike metal siding Vinyl does not absorb and keep .