Hello, I’m watching our neighbors house being built and have noticed the builder is going back to felt paper instead of a tyvek product. What would be the pros and cons of doing this? Thanks
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Tap paper seals better around nails. It's also a "smart" membrane, where the permeance goes up when wet, so it dries efficiently.
Here’s a good read on why many people, including me, use or have gone back to felt. https://buildingadvisor.com/materials/exteriors/sheathing-wrap/