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Do I need a Tyvek-type barrier?

user-7030272 | Posted in General Questions on

I am building g in nw ohio-zone 5- 2×4 walls filled with open cell foam and 2″ of foam (eps or xps ?) On the exterior of 7/16 osb sheeting. From what i’ve read, it seems like I do not need a tyvek type barrier. Not sure if I’m understanding that correctly and would appreciate further clarification. Thanks

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    User-703etc.
    First of all, can you tell us your name?

    Every wall is required by code to have a water-resistive barrier (WRB). It is not optional.

    Your WRB will usually be housewrap (for example, Tyvek), but in some cases you can use rigid foam as a WRB. For more information on these issues, see these two articles:

    All About Water-Resistive Barriers

    Using Rigid Foam As a Water-Resistive Barrier

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