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   DanH | Oct 28, 2007 04:03am | #1

   General consensus is that Typar will hold up better for a long duration, though Tyvek is probably a better choice if you're going to cover it right away ("right away" being within 60 days or so).

   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader
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   DanH | Oct 28, 2007 04:05am | #2

   (In either case, make sure it's tight, fastened down well with washer-head nails/staples, and taped at the seams -- with "sheathing tape", not duct tape. Flapping in the wind will wear the stuff out rapidly.)

   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader
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   paulc127 | Oct 28, 2007 04:51am | #3

   either product should be covered within 90-120 days. Use cap nails if you plan to leave it exposed. Just curious, why not get the siding done before winter sets in>

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   hvtrimguy | Oct 29, 2007 01:48am | #5

   My plan has been to do the siding this fall but with a job taking longer than expected and my help being less reliable than expected, I'm now looking at things going into winter. I actually will be working on it on weekends and will probably only strip off one side of the house at a time. so 60 days is not a problem. I just want to use the better product and one that will hold up to winter winds if it comes down to it."it aint the work I mind,
   It's the feeling of falling further behind."Bozini Latinihttp://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com

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   DanH | Oct 29, 2007 03:24am | #7

   If you'll be done in 60 days then either product will be fine. In terms of which is best, Tyvek is better at resisting air infiltration and allow water vapor to pass through more readily, Typar is probably a better rain shield.
   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader

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   Jim_Allen | Oct 28, 2007 07:10am | #4

   Typar by a mile.

   In certain wind conditions, tyvek will make a very loud buzzing noise underneath the vinyl siding.

   I think almost every brand out there is superiour but Tyvek was the first and they branded themselves well.

   FKA Blue (eyeddevil)

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   cliffy | Oct 29, 2007 02:50am | #6

   If you check with Paul Fissette who contributes I think both at FH and JLC he has a logical convincing arguement to stick with 15 pound felt.  ( he is a materials specialist at Boston U or Harvard or somewhere down near Beantown) 

   Have a good day

   Cliffy

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   Piffin | Oct 29, 2007 04:39am | #8

   My experience is tat Typar will handle the wind a LOT better than Tyvek and ten tmes as well as felt

    

    

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   Jim_Allen | Oct 29, 2007 07:23am | #9

   I agree.In my first year out there as a rookie, I had to go back and re-install a lot of tarpaper that got blown off because of poor nailing and wind that found the holes. FKA Blue (eyeddevil)

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   DanH | Oct 29, 2007 02:02pm | #10

   Yeah, it amazes me the folks who think felt is better. Stuff tears if you look at it funny, has so many gaps (and tears) that the wind can blow right through it. MIGHT be as good as the others as a rain shield IF it doesn't have too many tears in it.
   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader

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   hammer1 | Oct 29, 2007 03:13pm | #11

   Typar has better UV resistance than Tyvek, it has better wind resistance and better water vapor transmission.

   http://www.typarhousewrap.com/builder/wps/perfomance/index.html?bl=WPS-performance&it=WPS-performance

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   hvtrimguy | Oct 31, 2007 04:24am | #12

   I'm sold on typar. thanks for the link"it aint the work I mind,
   It's the feeling of falling further behind."Bozini Latinihttp://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com