I have been constructing homes and additions on the northeast coastline for some time. I have always wrapped the entire wall sheathing prior to siding with GRACE Ice and Water Shield, wrather than a house Wrap, for added protection from wind driven rain. Lately I am seeing others use the Green ZIP Board, with taped seams, I am looking for the pros and cons.
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Did you try to do an advanced search? Lots of information out there.
Pros are fairly evident.
Cons include nothing to lap over head or z-flashing, basically, no secondary drainage plane at all.
Wow, talk about a wall that can't breathe. What would be wrong with using 30# felt?
Like David said, I hope your walls can dry to the interior.
Jon Blakemore
RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA