[pct-l] If you're a Tyvek user

[jape at nethere.com (Eckert)]

I spoke with Ric Tolhurst (Certified Tyvek Specialist) today, and in 
doing so explained to him about the underground backcountry use of the 
now famous HouseWrap.  He responded by saying that one shouldn't use 
HouseWrap, but rather another product by Tyvek, StuccoWrap.  Where 
HouseWrap is paper-like and noisy (pre-wash), StuccoWrap is soft and 
pliable from the get go.  My scales aren't delicate enough to discern a 
weight difference, although I suspect that StuccoWrap is a skosh 
heavier.  Where HouseWrap is smooth, StuccoWrap is ripply, like I 
imagine elephant skin would be.  It was designed that way to channel any 
water which penetrates stucco, straight down the wall, rather than 
allowing it to track laterally.

In southern california (I don't say Cali and I won't say 'Frisco...dang 
I'm gettin' old) it is being stocked by the Dixieline lumber yards, but 
is not currently being carried by Home Despot.

Eckert