How much does DuPont™ Tyvek cost or is there any other simular bands that are cheaper and just as good?
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I have used Tyvek and other brands. It's my opinion that Tyvek is good for what it is designed for - an air barrier, but that's all. It's over-rated and over-priced. It is NOT an water barrier, so for use under siding in an area that gets much rain (or wind-driven rain) I still use old-fashioned asphalt felt (tar paper). It's cheap, easy to install and works well. If you pay attention to detail and overlap it generously, you will get as good of a barrier as Tyvek plus it will shed any water that gets driven under the siding. Plus, it won't blind you when working around it on a sunny day.
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check with your local lumber provider, they typically carry their won brands, has their name stamped on it for advertising too. But check with Lowes/Home Depot etc.
check with your local lumber provider, they typically carry their won brands, has their name stamped on it for advertising too. But check with Lowes/Home Depot etc.
Price of Tyvek varies.
A lot of DIY stores and lumber yards carry their own brand of house wrap. As far as I can tell, the cheap stuff does work as well as Tyvek.
in my area (maine)a 9ft. roll of tyvek costs 129.00.also look a typar.a cheap house wrap is 15 pound felt paper.the same that you would use on the roof.they now havefiberglass blends that you might find .
about $159.00 in nc. they make one that has the company u bu it from and about 1/2 the price........like lowes or Builders first Source
lic. gen. contractor