Specifications and architectural details aren’t really relevant for a suburban home builder. For the last hundred thousand homes there has been zero thought beyond:
- Paint
- Primer
- Mud/Tape
- 1/2” Gypsum
- 6mil Poly
- Various R-Value Batt insulation
- 2x6 Studs (2x4 long ago)
- Sheathing
- Tyvek or equiv. (Tar paper long ago)
- Rainscreen in very exclusive situations
- Exterior finish
Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat for the next hundred thousand homes.
In Calgary, stucco without a rainscreen, poorly thought out architectural details, and lack of proper window installation techniques are the real problem not air barriers or vapour re-tarders.
Last edited by topfiverecords; 01-10-2020 at 08:40 PM.
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