When Installing Wood Siding Should I Use Vapor Barrier or Tyvek?
Whether you should use a vapor barrier or Tyvek when installing wood siding depends on a variety of factors, such as the composition of the remaining wall system and the climate. It is important to get this part of the wood siding installation correct in order to prevent any problems with moisture accumulation. Moisture can lead to warping and rotting of the wood sheathing and the wood siding. To understand when you need to use a vapor barrier, Tyvek or both, you should understand how each of the products works.
