Wet Plywood Under Siding

This isn t just a stucco crisis.

Wet plywood under siding. Wet plywood under vinyl siding. It can also be used under hardwood laminate and carpet but this is much less common these days because subflooring is typically smooth enough for these materials many of which are installed with a different type of underlayment or pad. Today builders can choose from several types of exterior plywood. We took the drywall and insulation off about 2 feet from the floor and found that the plywood was wet as well.

Plywood underlayment is a thin plywood material that is most commonly used under resilient flooring materials such as vinyl and linoleum sheets and tiles. The nails should be placed into each of the individual wall studs. Builders often call the siding t1 11 which refers to its design. The best choice depends primarily on the intended use but budget can also be a consideration.

Exterior plywood came on the scene in 1934 with the development of a waterproof adhesive. My husband and i bought a home a little over 3 months ago and have discovered moisture inside one of our closets which has started mold growth on an east facing outer wall that gets sun until about 1 2pm. While it s true that some types of siding are more forgiving than others vinyl siding is the safest siding while stucco and adhered manufactured stone are the riskiest choosing the right siding won t be enough to keep you out of trouble especially if your windows aren t flashed properly. Using 2 inch siding nails attach the new wood piece.

It also provides a. Place the new wood piece under the lower edge of the blank in the upper plank. Cdx plywood a stock item at most lumberyards is a utility grade suitable for most outdoor. The wood that goes under residential siding exterior sheathing performs several functions.

Exterior siding plywood comes in 3 8 and 5 8 inch thick sheets with a variety of surface patterns.