Exterior Sheathing

[TOPSUPERMAN]

Hi All,

I am building a new home in Sanantonio.

The builder is using T ply Green for the exterior sheathing - when I asked him why green T ply and not REd T ply - he says It is for vapor barrier like tyvec and studs are placed with 16" space and are diagnolly attached with studs - so they hold weight of the house. If green T ply OK without wrap sheet and are the studs like that bear house weight ???

Thanks a lot for comments

[Jim Katen]

Hi All,

I am building a new home in Sanantonio.

The builder is using T ply Green for the exterior sheathing - when I asked him why green T ply and not REd T ply - he says It is for vapor barrier like tyvec and studs are placed with 16" space and are diagnolly attached with studs - so they hold weight of the house. If green T ply OK without wrap sheet and are the studs like that bear house weight ???

Thanks a lot for comments

Is he using it *everywhere* or is he using structural sheathing at the corners?

[Nolan Kienitz]

There are many good inspectors in the San Antonio market that you should engage to help guide you through this process with such questions.

Send me a message (offline ... NolanATNolansInspections.com) and I'll provide you some contacts.

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