Living in La Casita just keeps getting better and better! Cedric and I have found renewed excitement in working on the house after our bike tour sabbatical through Europe!
We have repaired many homes with house wrap problems. The product you have used is to provide a drainage plain. Take a look at how you have rolled the wrap into the window openings. If water is following this drainage plain, have you just turned it into the house?
Hey jeff,
thanks for the heads up. I am planning on using dupont straight flash over the flex wrap once the windows are in. I will be shingling it over just like normal over the drain wrap. This should direct it back over and down the drainwrap. See any flaws in my logic?
I had not seen the product you have chosen, but understand the purpose it is intended.
We have a process called rain screen, ( used for horiz. siding, cedar breather would do the same for shakes ) with felt paper against the plywood and 3/4 x 1 1/2″ vertical strips ( on full size houses ) that provide the drainage plain.
Turn the water out at every opportunity.
Jeff,
Thanks for your helpful comment. You have given me more insight on how to flash the house. Its been a learing process at every turn. Please feel free to give any tips you may find helpful. They will be valued.
z
Hi,
I’ve been following the tiny house movement for a couple of years now and have recently decided to take steps toward building my own. I currently live in Savannah and would love the chance to come up to see your home. Any chance that could be worked out?
Of course, We would love to share our houses with those interested. Please shoot me an email at Zach@charlestontinyhouse.com and we can set up a time to meet you out there.
Cheers,
Z
May 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm
We have repaired many homes with house wrap problems. The product you have used is to provide a drainage plain. Take a look at how you have rolled the wrap into the window openings. If water is following this drainage plain, have you just turned it into the house?
May 20, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Hey jeff,
thanks for the heads up. I am planning on using dupont straight flash over the flex wrap once the windows are in. I will be shingling it over just like normal over the drain wrap. This should direct it back over and down the drainwrap. See any flaws in my logic?
May 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I had not seen the product you have chosen, but understand the purpose it is intended.
We have a process called rain screen, ( used for horiz. siding, cedar breather would do the same for shakes ) with felt paper against the plywood and 3/4 x 1 1/2″ vertical strips ( on full size houses ) that provide the drainage plain.
Turn the water out at every opportunity.
May 20, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Jeff,
Thanks for your helpful comment. You have given me more insight on how to flash the house. Its been a learing process at every turn. Please feel free to give any tips you may find helpful. They will be valued.
z
October 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Hi,
I’ve been following the tiny house movement for a couple of years now and have recently decided to take steps toward building my own. I currently live in Savannah and would love the chance to come up to see your home. Any chance that could be worked out?
October 12, 2012 at 8:05 am
Of course, We would love to share our houses with those interested. Please shoot me an email at Zach@charlestontinyhouse.com and we can set up a time to meet you out there.
Cheers,
Z