On Mar 30, 9:20 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"comcastss news groups" wrote in messagenews:iMednboCfN8xhJDbnZ2dnUVZ_hudnZ2d@conve rsent.net...



I wouldn't want the plywood to get wet, but you'll probably get 218
conflicting opinions on this.

I agree. I'm looking for opinions because My guess is the handyman is
going
to want to get it done if its not poring out. His interests and Mine my
differ.

Steve

Unless it's treated, painted or otherwise protected, wood's not supposed to
get wet. End of story. How many opinions do you need? I think your instinct
is correct. Schedule the work at a better time.

Um well, very sorry to disagree but that is not the end of the story.
When houses are built the sheathing (plywood) is often exposed to the
elements for weeks at a time. The sheathing is exterior rated and is
designed to be exposed for a time. Those are facts.

I have seen many partially constructed houses with exposed sheathing
be unattended the whole winter. Really, it's preferable to leave the
sheathing exposed rather than the housewrap. Housewrap should be
installed just before the siding with no delay. If it is allowed to
be exposed then it can easily be ruined by the wind. Then, if water
gets underneath the wrap you can have damaged sheathing.

Bottom line: It is OK to have your sheathing exposed for a short
period of time. It is designed for such treatment. If any gets
damaged (unlikely) then replacement is easy. You don't want to apply
house wrap while it's still wet. If the OP is determined to wait for
perfect weather he may never get the job done at all.