Breather membrane for timber-framed walls

[MisterBoy]

It seems like Tyvek Housewrap is the go-to product to wrap a timber frame prior to cladding? I did see someone using a similar product which incorporated a sticky strip so you don't need tape, but I can't remember what it was called.

As far as taping do most people use the (expensive) FlexWrap tape or just the regular 75mm acrylic stuff?

 

[^woody^]

You don't tape breather membrane. The gaps help it ..... errr ... breathe

Lots of other [roofing] membranes work as wraps, you just need to check the manufacturers guide.

 

[gonch69]

TF200 Green Construction Breather Membrane by Protect - 1.35m x 100m | Roofing Superstore®

TF200 green construction breather membrane by Protect from insulation superstore, your online insulation specialists.

www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk

 

[gonch69]

We always use this so do most of the timber framed we erect slot cheaper too

 

[23vc]

For most of it, just staple as you go. I assume you’re talking about door/window openings for the tape, you could use something like Flashband but it’s quite thick and not really meant for that so I’d stick with the decent (pricier) stuff