Installing Tyvek Weather Barrier House Wrap: How To Build A Shed ep 12

[@TomUlcak]

The painter's extendable pole is a great tip. Thanks!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@fiercenet]

or you could just get a case of beer and invite a friend over.

[@mikemorton954]

That's a good tip!

[@emmcey]

@@fiercenet I don’t have friends though.

[@stormbytes]

An outstanding introduction to something that until this day remained some obscure technique. Thank you for bringing this down to us!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

Great tip. House wrap is always a good idea no matter what the building is building is being used for. It protects the sheathing if any water gets behind the finished siding.

[@12thDecember]

I love precision workmanship. This is a top-notch Tyvek installation demo. Thank you!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@amandajohnson2850]

I've never seen a double ended shed, but in my mind's eye, until today. Thanks!

[@TheCookster64]

Great job. It's important for people to realize that it prevents water from getting in but lets air breathe out. This is super important in Northern areas where you want a vapor barrier on the inside and let the air breathe out. If you're using ZIP system in the North you're doing it wrong.

[@lewisgottschalk2178]

This guy is an excellent teacher has some valuable home improvement videos. The one on the water heater maintenance was also good.

[@bigrich6750]

Excellent tip on the pole. I’ll definitely be using that. I am at the house wrap stage on my 12x16 shed. I’ve built it by myself, and I’ve scoured KZbin for tricks like this that might make it easier to work alone. Thanks for sharing.

[@keno101]

This must be like a test of DIY manhood, lol. I too am embarking on my own 12x18 single-handed shed build and I am also scouring the KZbins looking for one-man construction tips. The painters pole makes the list, for sure.

[@Sniff2Beat]

Loved your video. You explained in detail, including what type of fastener you used. Very few people mention that. You could also be an English teacher. Your speech and language is well synchronized for all to understand each and every bit you wanted to communicate. Your wife and kids are lucky to have a man like you in your family. Thanks for the lovely video.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@samweiss7979]

Hey thanks for the video. I'm watching it because I'm renovating a shed that was apparently built in 1980. It's in BAD shape. Had they put a vapor barrier in I wouldn't be renovating my shed. The outside was just OSB, and all of it had to go. The painters extendable pole is going to save me so much time!

[@1Tibs1]

❤️ that is working smarter! That pole... takes the fear out of diy

[@rawlinsdesignstudio]

Thank you, this was a huge help. I'm a DIY'er and am in the process of remodeling my tiny home.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful! Good luck with your remodel.

[@KactusMuzik]

Love the pole and clamp... Life just got so much easier. Thank you.

[@elmmeadow10]

Love the painter pole idea!!!

[@richardbrandl7832]

Great suggestions for us DYI ers. easy to follow and practical. Will listen to more of your videos. Thanks.

[@caseytanner9887]

Too late for you now, but I think I would have suggested shingling the bottom flange of the gable vent over the wrap. Any water coming down the face of the vent you want to have end up on the outside of the wrap. Thanks for sharing!

[@rossilake3430]

People wrap the whole building after framing. Go over windows and openings. Cut an x and fold over ledges/openings, going inside of the building. I tack on the inside, cut later. That way when windows/doors/vents are installed, all openings are covered. Tape the corners where they meet, this is where the leaks will come. . I’m in Telecom and I know this.

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

Thank you for this video. We have a window that is only seen on the outside with drywall and insulation on the inside. I wanted to remove the window and close it to include plywood, siding and of course the wrap. This video gives me the perfect way on how to do it. I rather pay a friend to help me since the window is about 12 feet in the air. I'm sure a typical contractor would charge me hundreds to do it.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful, and good luck!

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

@@AmplifyDIY it went great. I wish I could post before and after pics.

[@joshcollison]

Thank you SO MUCH for the pole/clamp trick. Saved me hours of showing my true rookie tyvek status!!

[@AmplifyDIY]

So glad it was helpful!

[@flyfisherbob16]

Great video for learning the easy way...... the mistakes are humble teaching, good job!!

[@obedcasillas3404]

Awesome video. I have an elevated shed that I turned into a hunting box blind. I'm going to side it this spring and yes I will be putting wrap before the siding.

[@rickmorris8242]

Great video , Like the pole trick,, If you dont nail the top of the rolls your nail hits both on the lap of the next roll and saves nails.

[@khudson4901]

Great point. Advice Nail or Stables. It's seem nail would get in the way of the Lap Nail. Maybe why some use Stables. Same project what do you think ?

[@ronsunsinger483]

Agree, that' s a patentable idea btw. Perfect the tool to do the job perfectly, and sell it at home improvement stores.

[@Brewskin78]

Brilliant move with the wrap on the pole! Thank you!

[@sleepytomnc]

Good tip for solo Tyvek install at about 3:30 timestamp. Put roll of tyvek on a pole clamp under bottom of the role at height that works for each section

[@cidzavala5522]

good straight to the point and not to much bla bla bla . thanks

[@dionpayne6088]

Dude awesome video, just learned alot from you , don't listen to negative people, this is a very good job 👍

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!

[@CurvedSlightly]

Dude, the threshold trick is sooooooo bad ass!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks, Chuck Norris!

[@chrischurch4551]

Unwanted water is afraid to come into Chuck Norris' shed

[@americandodo]

@@chrischurch4551Hahaha this comment went unthumbed up? Hahaha your comment won the internet today (at least for me).

[@Nugget8309]

Wow!! You made that look easy! Thanks for the vlog. 👍🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🏽

[@reneelosie2644]

Thank you for making this video now I can get to working on my shed.

[@jcnme2020]

Great video Brother, Thank you for sharing.

[@franciscotovar9424]

Great video just what I was looking for. Thank. You

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@mr2981]

You do not have to nail only to studs. The OSB is the nailbase and code says you can nail right to it with the same fastener type and intervals as if you were nailing straight to framing, though few do that anymore.

[@b2bizze]

Forgot to mention awesome video very informative thank you

[@nicosheers1112]

Great info, Thanks!

[@annikagroebner7534]

Great teaching video - thanks!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billygewin1154]

Thank you for this great video!

[@ashleyc7251]

Thanks for the tips

[@robertamaral907]

Genius tips, thanks

[@chrisburns5691]

nice video. Just a heads up that tyvek is an air barrier and moisture barrier, not a vapour barrier, as it is vapour permeable and designed that way. Vapour barrier is typically the poly that is stapled up inside over the insulation, in a northern climate anyways. Various other materials such as spray foam can also act as a vapour barrier opposed to the typical poly over insulation batts.

[@JonEyv]

I have lot of problems finding those products on spain

[@UncleSarkis]

Awesome tips. Thank you very much!!

[@alfonsoperez8535]

Great video .... thanks buddy !!

[@ramonworden4844]

I can work with only my left hand. The clamp is the key to keep the roll steady so simple Thanks

[@FROGDUCKS]

Great video!!!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you!!

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Nice trick. I’ve got a wrap job to do on a MH and can’t afford a helper. I’m certainly going to try this.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey Roland - I'd love to hear how it works out for you. Good luck with the wrap!

[@TRDeals]

Great tips

[@merrylloupendon5449]

I always wonder how they wrap a house, we don’t wrap our houses back home when building it. Thanks for your video.

[@eileenbrophy2547]

If you are using a level you should turn it overol as you go down the wall. If level is off a little it is more a currarse as it re sets every time you turn overol or end to end.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Great tip, Eileen!

[@christinajones7319]

Helpful video! Thanks! 😁

[@drrous9917]

Great Job.

[@utahreadiness]

Great job!

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@louisdelaverite2388]

Ingenious!

[@ibrarhussain105]

good Job. Thanks for sharing this video clip

[@simplysaida]

Instead of folding (thus wasting) such expensive tape, put a nail or paper clip on the end, instead. You can still peel it back up later but you don't have to cut off the folded edge :)

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip - thanks Simply Saida!

[@geemanone2039]

I use those little plastic clips from the bags on loaves of bread, rolls etc on ALL of my rolls of tape.

[@brianmanning34]

Vapor barrier also protects the wood sheets from water.

[@jmilesfox]

Great video, thanks!

[@davekushman2363]

Painters pole is good as long as the ground surrounding the structure is all relatively leveled out at the same height all the way around. When I work alone with just the little 3 foot rolls I get my starting edge stapled in well at the right height, roll out roughly 4 feet hold the roll up and taught with my left hand then staple a row with my right and continue all the way around. Follow up after the row is fully in and cut to length and finish tacking it in everywhere

[@davekushman2363]

When you’re working with the 9’ rolls though good luck doing that alone I always get someone to help me out with them

[@AmplifyDIY]

Yeah, with the bigger rolls, you'll definitely need an extra set of hands. Thanks for watching!

[@cyn812]

to Cool! great ideas.. thanks 🙂

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@stanleykania7184]

Good tip

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@ramonworden4844]

wow great trick

[@AmplifyDIY]

Thanks, Ramon!

[@lightningdriver81]

Excellent tips, thanks.

[@aagalani]

Great video with some very good tips. Did you need to cover roofing nails with the tape as well to prevent the moisture penetration?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Andy - no, as long as the siding is installed correctly, there is little concern about moisture getting in through the nail holes. Great question, and thanks for watching!

[@michaeldvorak5556]

Nice work. When the bottom edge of the wrap is nailed those nails also support the top edge of the lapped wrap. Use minimal nails or another method like tape to hold top edge in place until the bottom edge of over-lapping sheet is nailed down. Saves nails and reduces holes. Hope you sealed the cut ends of the treated wood.

[@AmplifyDIY]

+Michael Dvorak good tip on using the fasteners athe the bottom of a row to secure the top of the row below. Thanks for watching!

[@michaeldvorak5556]

@@AmplifyDIY Thank you, and your welcome.

[@JoshuaStephenson-y1u]

Thank you for the content! It was super informative! One question though, when you showed the scene cutting out the threshold, did you not put any kind of barrier between your sill plate and the concrete slab? I know it’s pressure treated, it’s just code where I’m at to be pressure treated and have a moisture barrier between concrete and sill plate

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hey there - yes! I did add sill gasket. You can see it in the video where I framed the shed. Here is where I installed it along the longer walls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bICUY5irgLWUadE and here is where I installed it on the shorter walls - I just left it out of where I'd be cutting out the door on purpose: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bICUY5irgLWUadE Great question!

[@JoshuaStephenson-y1u]

@@AmplifyDIY ahh okay cool, I was just curious. I find it funny seeing people argue over the difference in code in different places. I genuinely just figured you didn’t have to where you’re at. Good video though!!

[@ireneochoa6972]

Help. I'm purchasing a TuffShed which I will finish as a tiny cottage in Phoenix, AZ. I asked why the TuffShed rep marked that I would not be insulting it. He said so I would get the radiant barrier. Otherwise I'd only get the house wrap. The radiant barrier is supposed to keep the shed cooler. What are your thoughts?

[@traciesquest]

What do you do if your shed is on concrete blocks? Where to attach at the bottom edge?

[@markbtw7987]

Maybe I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that Tyvek tape is just USPS packing tape, it feels and smells exactly the same. Next time I'll probably just use that.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Tyvek's marketing department would like to have a word.

[@MizellAcoustics]

Lol

[@axkiller1985]

Are you using a drip edge flashing on the bottom of wall under the tyvek?

[@RichardHernandez-v6m]

The ICC-ESR number is: 2375, this has the “Manufacturers printed installation instructions”

[@rodneyhampton4705]

When the roll runs out and you need to have a vertical lap, how much do you overlap the vertical?

[@AmplifyDIY]

I'd recommend at least 16"... but check with Tyvek. They have good instructions on their website.

[@andrewgavi]

I am getting ready to build a casita in AZ, and was wondering, when framing, (being that it is on the ground before being lifted up and set), could you wrap the framing and osb with the Tyvek before you lift it up?

[@AmplifyDIY]

I strongly recommend you put the walls up first, then wrap it. part of the reason for the wrap is to help protect the corners where the walls meet from water intrusion, and that's not going to be possible if you wrap each wall section individually. Good luck!

[@andrewgavi]

That makes total sense! Thank you! I am learning so much from your channel!

[@lifeoftim5388]

Quick question. Why not use a 9ft tall roll of house wrap and not have to tape the joints? instead of 3ft sections. Save time and money on the expensive tape.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Tim - I considered it, but my walls were not that tall. Hanging it would be considerably more difficult, as I'd have to pull out the full length of a wall on the ground in my back yard, then cut off a long strip about a foot or so wide all the way along one edge, then drag that whole thing over to the shed where I'd have to wrestle it into position. It was just SO much easier to use the smaller widths and overlap. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmylee377]

nice, thanks

[@torresricardo5369]

Good job

[@aussiefreediver]

Just used your pole tricks! Genius! Did you tape the very bottom of the wrap to the shed? Or does that stay open? Also what about the very top?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Glad my tip was useful! I believe I did tape the top, but not the bottom as I let the wrap extend about a quarter inch below the bottom edge of the wall sheeting. When I installed the siding I let it extend another quarter inch below the wrap. Thanks for watching!

[@aussiefreediver]

@@AmplifyDIY Phew, That's exactly what I did!

[@aaronkakepetum7389]

is one roll enough for a 15ft x 15ft shed? Idk how much to get and where to get it from, Home Depot you said? lol

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Aaron - depends on how much actual square footage you need. As I recall, I used less than 1 full roll, and this was an 8x16 shed, though most of the 8' sides were door openings that did not need the weather barrier. I believe I picked mine up at Lowes, but any home improvement store should carry it. Good luck!

[@Greybeardmedic]

I don't see any video of how you secured the top or bottom edges.

[@Militant375]

How did you finish off the top edges? Did you place the wrap over the top boards and/or tape?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Joseph - I ran the Tyvek all the way up the wall above where the soffit would land, then taped it flush. Thanks for watching!

[@timjbono]

How did you keep painters pole standing and not falling over?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Just leaned it up against a corner, usually.

[@paulh2374]

AmplifyDIY, you should extend your index finger down the side of a handsaw. That is the correct way to hold a saw and gives you greater control. You will find cutting a lot easier and you will get better results.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip, thanks!

[@poisonedcandy9478]

Technically you're only supposed to tape seems that go vertical not horizontal. You don't want to have a water trap if you have an interior leak

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip, thanks!

[@KaliBlaz]

yo could have nailed both top and bottom where they overlap with same screw.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@RichardHernandez-v6m]

What is the ICC-ESR number for Tyvek paper?

[@BKLambs]

Stupid question here. Is the tape necessary in this process?

[@AmplifyDIY]

For me, it's somewhere between required and a really good idea. For things that will be covered with other layers of stuff and will be difficult to correct in the future, I tend to do my best to stick to the manufacturer recommendations - which are to use the tape.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Is it 6", or would 4" overlap do?

[@AmplifyDIY]

6" is better, but imho for a shed 4" is fine. Good luck!

[@nicholasmartinez8767]

After vapor barrier what is the next step of construction?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Siding. I have a whole playlist that covers every step in the build of this shed.

[@walkpastime778]

Do you paint over it next?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi WalkPastime - no, next is to install siding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6G7pJ95rLqljqs I have a whole playlist of how I built this shed that shows each step in order here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3Iga2Jndqcars

[@MizellAcoustics]

Do you just leave the tyvek wrap up as weatherproofing against water? Does it protect untreated wood? And how long will that last? I guess what I'm asking is would this be a temporary solution or long term against rain and weather?

[@AmplifyDIY]

It’s left on forever, but covered with siding pretty quickly. It’s meant to be sandwiched between the osb and siding, to provide a moisture barrier. It should not be left out exposed to sunlight for more than a few weeks.

[@bradley8420]

Look up 100 year wall. It breaks down the philosophy of wall layers that manages weather, moisture, temperature, etc... The materials behind the wall panel will last as long or longer than the outer panels if done right.

[@williamdegener]

Does Tyvec not come in 8 foot tall? I can only find 9 foot but my walls are 8 foot tall

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi William - I'm not sure of the sizes it comes in. If you ask around at your local suppliers they will know for sure what they carry. In your case, if all you can find is 9' rolls I'd suggest buying that and trimming off the extra foot as you install. Good luck!

[@kenkoh1724]

Is this the same process for a house? & is your roof vented?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Ken - yes, same process for a house. My shed has gable vents at the tops of both gable walls, very near the roof line. The roof itself does not have gable vents in it.

[@kenkoh1724]

@@AmplifyDIY Can this be insulated and turned into a tiny house? Would insulating your roof cause any mositure problems in cold climates?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Ken - the way I built this, yes, you could insulate this shed and make it climate controlled. As tiny houses go, though, this one is REALLY tiny. The footprint is only 8' x 16', or 128 square feet. It would be very difficult to fit a basic kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living space in such a small footprint. Also, you would need to deal with moisture build up in the roof as you mention, probably by adding a full-length gable vent along the roof ridge in addition to the soffit vents I installed. This would allow you to insulate the roof and have a finished ceiling. You'd also need to use exterior-grade insulated doors with a proper threshold, etc.

[@workinonitSurge]

Did you wrap the top of the window inwards? Didn't quite see the details. Be careful as it's supposed to shingle over the top of openings.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Actually, yes, I did wrap the top of the window inwards because the window I installed did not have a flange to overlap. When I installed the windows, I put in a drip edge that I taped along the top edge to the tyvek - it's not necessarily the best way to do it, but in this case it'll be fine. Thanks for watching!

[@nataliemcdonald9891]

Hi. Did you tape the bottom edge of the Tyvek also?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Blair - no, I did not tape the bottom edge of the tyvek. I only taped seams between pieces of tyvek. Good question, and thanks for watching!

[@edsmith4414]

Did a remodel on my house, built in 1985 using Dupont Tyvek. Total waste of money using it. The stuff was all to pieces. What little of it remained whole, you can tear like tissue paper....something impossible to do when it is new. I'll never use anything but 30# black felt again. Pulled that off 100yr old buildings that looked like new. I have samples of the crappy Tyvek that came off my house for anyone that wants to see for themselves.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Interesting... any chance it was left exposed to the sun for more than a few days when it was originally built?

[@utubeape]

some plastic seems to do that, I found an old shopping plastic carrier bag tied onto a wardrobe rail from the 1980's, when I tried to untie it it fell apart and was like soap flakes in my hand, basically like dust. It got no sunlight at all

[@PMaione1]

Great video ! Just wondering , did you tape the bottom of the wrap to the concrete ?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Heya SneakyPete - no I did not tape it to the concrete. You want to leave the bottom set up so that any moisture that collects between the Tyvek and the OSB will have a place to drain. Taping the Tyvek to the concrete provides a place for it to pool. Great question, and thanks for watching!

[@PMaione1]

@@AmplifyDIY Awesome , thank you

[@JulieV5683]

I understand why you didn’t tape it to the concrete, but won’t this allow water to come in from below? Say, you have a lot of rain at on time and it pools up on the ground.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Hello, can i drill a hole Through the barrier wrap for power cable, without compromise it to much or seal it some how after the cable is Through?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Yes, drilling a hole through it should not be a problem at all. However, usually you would sheet or install siding on the outside of the wrap layer, then run your electrical. That way you only have to drill through everything once. Any electricians out there who can chime in with better advice?

[@WaschyNumber1]

@@AmplifyDIY thank you very much.

[@vikingofengland]

Yes as long as you layer the Tyvek so rain can run off and around the outlet, much like you would form house wrap around a window or door.

[@WaschyNumber1]

@@vikingofengland hi, the problem is the shed is completely build and i have no chance to wrap anything anymore over a cable, 1 was thinking to drill a hole straight throughout the shed wall and put silicone around the cable on the outside and inside the hole.

[@vikingofengland]

@@WaschyNumber1 I see sorry misunderstood your post. The only thing I can suggest is to fit a weather proof electrical box on the outside and run the cable inside to that. I am thinking of something that is IP rated with maybe a socket to plug in from the outside or run conduit to. You could also fit a drip edge trim above it to direct water over it for extra protection.

[@refugee-fq4te]

Did you tape over the nails?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Refugee - no, there is no need. Thanks for watching!

[@witchred9333]

Aren't you meant to install Tyvek over 1/2" battens to create moisture drip layer?

[@fbarr8540]

Battens??? What do you mean??

[@eddyhaze8239]

I seen someone have this on there house for a couple of years , you think this will hold up good against rain and snow ?

[@AmplifyDIY]

A couple of YEARS without any siding? That’s not a good idea at all. Sunlight breaks this stuff down. It should not be left uncovered for very long-I forget how long, exactly, but I believe it is something like a maximum of 90 days.

[@jlacson74]

How about using flex tape?

[@AmplifyDIY]

Hi Jamie - I'm not familiar enough with flex tape to be able to recommend one way or the other. Will it hold up to decades of large temperature swings and potential water ingress?

[@vanciengaming]

Using words like "course" "1st course"……completely gives you a way as a DIY guy homeowner.

[@AmplifyDIY]

Gives me away? I never claimed to be anything different....

[@UncleSarkis]

Is there an alternative to the Tyvek tape?

[@AmplifyDIY]

There may be other WRB (weather resistive barrier) tapes out there that may work, but the adhesive in the Tyvek tape is specifically engineered not to lose adhesion with the weather barrier over time and through temperature extremes. Definitely don’t use packing tape or duct tape, it just won’t hold up.

[@averyschottler1997]

There are. HOWEVER, Tyvek does specify with the installation instructions they issue their Tyvek WRB tape so for safety's sake we usually go with it, plus the alternatives we had commercially available were only about a $2 cost savings per roll and we only needed 4 rolls at $12.