Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Bill Murphy from Parksite for a lunch & learn seminar about Air and Moisture Barriers for Commercial Buildings. Waiting for the last slide of the presentation made the presentation worth more than advertised.
For past projects, we struggled to find a simple solution for multi-story residential continuing care and multifamily housing projects where the lower floors were masonry veneer over masonry backup and the upper floors were siding over framed backup. This condition typically required two different air barrier materials and a transition detail to maintain the integrity of the barrier. The air barrier at the lower floors often transitioned to a waterproofing membrane which required another product and another transition.
We learned that Tyvek is capable of solving the problem and eliminating the transitions. Tyvek can be installed over gypsum sheathing and over masonry or concrete, the only difference being the fastener. In addition, Tyvek accessories include flashings to make transitions to waterproofing membranes.
None of this discussion was part of the prepared presentation. The photo provided a valuable opportunity that will help our clients solve a persistent problem. Our staff and friends learned something new that will have immediate and practical use.
If you wish to learn more about Tyvek applications, you may contact Bill at bmurphy@parksite.com or visit Parksite at http://parksite.com.
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