January 2008
by Bill Robinson
According to general contractor Bill Robinson, the building industry is going through a renaissance of sorts when it comes to weather protection. He predicts that as the current best practices become standardized, even more detailed requirements will be brought back to the codes. And that's a good thing, Robinson notes, because as is, the basic code is the bare minimum for coastal conditions. He outlines how to go beyond the code and manufacturer's guidelines to install state-of-the art weather barriers that will meet the coastal challenges of high winds and water intrusion.
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Weather Barriers for Coastal Conditions As water intrusion commands more attention, housewrap and flashing details are becoming more specific in the codes Bill Robinson If practice makes perfect, then based on what we see these days, there needs to be a lot more practice when it comes to installing weather barriers. This is doubly true in coastal areas, where wind-driven rain and short drying cycles mean that any exterior cladding — be it wood, brick, vinyl, or fiber cement — is especially prone to leaking. I am a licensed general contractor in northern California, but these days my livelihood is
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