#house wrap

When it comes to protecting buildings during construction or renovation, having the right house wrap, shrinkwrap, and building wrap is essential. At Metro Scaffolding, we provide top-quality wrap services alongside affordable scaffolding in Auckland, ensuring your project stays on track, no matter the weather conditions.

House Wrap: Essential Protection for Your Building

House wrap is a critical component in modern construction, acting as a protective barrier against moisture, wind, and air leaks. Whether you’re working on a new build or a renovation, a high-quality house wrap can significantly improve insulation and energy efficiency while preventing structural damage caused by water intrusion.

Shrinkwrap: Weatherproofing for Your Site

For large-scale projects, shrinkwrap is the ultimate solution to keep your construction site covered and protected. Unlike traditional tarps, shrinkwrap creates a sealed environment that shields the building from rain and wind, allowing work to continue uninterrupted. At Metro Scaffolding, we specialize in installing durable shrinkwrap to ensure your project stays on schedule, even in Auckland’s unpredictable weather.

Wrap Services: Tailored Solutions for Your Needs

Every construction project is unique, and our wrap services are designed to meet diverse requirements. Whether you need house wrap, building wrap, or shrinkwrap, we provide customized solutions to ensure maximum protection and efficiency. Our expert team installs high-quality materials that enhance durability and safety for your worksite.

Building Wrap: Enhancing Durability and Efficiency

Building wrap serves as a protective layer between the structure and the external environment. It helps in maintaining indoor air quality, improving insulation, and extending the lifespan of the building. Our building wrap solutions are perfect for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, offering robust protection against moisture and air infiltration.

Affordable Scaffolding in Auckland

At Metro Scaffolding, we understand the importance of safe and cost-effective access solutions. Our affordable scaffolding in Auckland is designed to support various construction projects, from small-scale renovations to large commercial builds. We offer scaffolding rentals and installation services, ensuring that your team has the necessary support structure to work efficiently and safely.

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I just can’t get enough of being at the top of really tall ladders, wishing I had more arms! When you put up house wrap, tape it! Tape it all! We’ve had some really windy days recently, and in a couple of places on the South wall, the house wrap was not up to the job (it’s almost like it’s not supposed to be left exposed all winter). The wind ripped the house wrap clean off the staples and it…

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11/2/17 Siding prep, bathroom tiling and vanities, countertop template.

Painting continues.  Benjamin Obdyke HydroGap housewrap. 

DAY 548

5/11/17 Flyover showing temporary house wrap, completed roof and windows.

Jan 26, 2017: The Work Continues

We removed the windows on the first floor a few years ago. Ha! looking back at that post I was still hoping we could partially spray foam. As it turns out, they use a fire protective coating on the spray foam that additional spray foam won’t bond to. As a result, you put it all in at one time or you don’t put in any. But I digress. Removing windows on the second floor when there isn’t even room to put a ladder up outside added to the complexity of the project. Instead, I worked out a way to close them up entirely from the inside. Fortunately, the first window was the small pantry window that had been buried in the wall. It actually has vinyl siding over it on the outside, so if I wasn’t planning on doing it from the inside before, I certainly was now.

The pantry window (buried in the wall) covered by siding

Because our house is balloon framed, the windows don’t have jack and king studs with a header. Instead, they simply cut a hole in the framed exterior wall, added a partial stud on either side of the opening, and called it a day. To close these in, we just sistered to the studs on the sides of the hole, with replacement framing for the vertical studs that had been cut. Sarah’s dad, Mike, helped me pick up the five sheets of ¾” plywood for sheathing.

Framing a wall section

House wrap applied

Doing this from the inside meant that after I removed the existing window, I needed to completely frame the replacement studs and sheathing, along with house wrap stapled to the exterior. Then I fit the assembled framing into the hole from the inside. The downside of this approach was getting the house wrap tucked to the outside so it would cover the gap between the old sheathing and the new and create a proper drainage plane. However, the house wrap will likely all get redone when we replace the siding. For the time being, it’s mostly to protect the sheathing in the absence of siding.

“Scaffolding”

Window removed

New framing installed

I ran into an extra challenge with the window over the stairs, and had to build scaffolding from boards, plywood scraps, and a ladder. This wasn’t the safest work environment, particularly when lifting the heavy pre-assembled framing into the hole and then finding it didn’t completely fit on the first try. In order to reach the top so I could screw things in and trim one of the studs, I didn’t really want to put a stepladder on top of the scaffolding, so instead I climbed up into the attic and reached down from above. I managed to complete everything without accident.

Old window and rotten sheathing

New framing with extra sheathing

The last window I did was above the landing, near the top of the stairs. It required a smaller makeshift scaffold than the one over the stairs, but I saved it for last because I noticed the sheathing above and to one side of the window was rotted, as well as the stud adjacent to the window. I cut out the rotted sections and put in the new stud and sheathing above the window opening first, since I could slide it in behind the remaining siding. With that done, I then put in the pre-assembled framing for the window opening from the inside, just as I had for the others. Fortunately, the rest of the sheathing and studs in the house are in pretty good shape, despite innumerable leaks in the siding, soffits, roof, gutters, windows, and trim. My next job will be removing the second floor back door, which currently opens to about a twenty-foot drop.

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How Much Gains Can Consumers Get For Insulation?<\p>

The government will give consumers credit for 10% of the cost relating to the insulating materials used, up to a meridional of $500 in 2013. There are several kinds with regard to insulation that meet the self-governing guidelines, including: Batts, Dilative Sprays, Rolls, Puritan Board, Pour-in-place and Butcher shop Yard up. It's important to enscroll that the canton incentive for insulation incomparable applies to existing homes that are the runoff primary residence for the individuals applying for the direct tax break. It doesn't apply to summer residences, rental properties ochery new construction. Outside of a purse of up to $500 on your federal return can be significant, particularly if you add additional energy efficient products to your nest. The cost of installing any insulation isn't included in the 10%, regardless of whether you counterfeit the work yourself or dues home improvement specialists paly siding contractors to do the decode for you.<\p>

Blown-In Insulation Vs. Birth Wrap And New Plyboard<\p>

One of the cap insulating materials available is the blown-in foam variety, which should always breathe established by a professional. If you bosom an older lodgment and want to seal the many air leaks and turn to use the lend a hand pertaining to your welcoming year-round, blown-in sud can be installed between the walls wherewithal scummy or no damage to the interior walls. House Wrap is another insulating material that is extremely energy efficient, albeit it can unrepeated be installed when the current exterior material is removed and a waived epidermic treasury of information is installed. If you've been considering hiring puncheon contractors to install new vinyl or fiber cement siding on your home, be anticipative you ask them what healthy of moisture barrier they will prevail installing to protect the frame of your residence. House girt is the settle choice for a moisture barrier and insulator and is eligible parce que the 2013 tax credit.<\p>

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I guess with all of the activities going on with my cousin’s wedding, the house just hadn’t crossed our minds.

Speaking of the wedding, it was fun and absolutely GORGEOUS! It was a very, VERY busy weekend, and with most major family events, there was some chaos – but all in all, it was a great day and I’m SO happy for them! I know they’ll share a lifetime of happiness together.

We took LOTS of pictures (to the point where I’ll be ok if I never have to take another picture again lol), but most of them are still with the photographer. I did, however, take a few pictures with my phone that I wanted to share with you guys (pls excuse the quality, lol):

Me with the bride and groom at their traditional Ghanaian marriage

Had to fit in at least one funny shot, haha ;)

The men’s fellowship at the bride’s church lifting my cousin up on the dance floor. Too funny! :D

We finally got back last night, and since I was free today (and had a chance to recover from the busy weekend a little…lol!), I made a bee-line to the house (with mom in tow) to see what work had been done while we were gone!

Maaan, what a huge change they made since last week!

They were half through putting up the house wrap – which according to this website outperforms other well-known wraps, such as Dupont’s Tyvek brand.

The roof over the porch and front bay window were completely done!

All the windows and doors (except for one) were in, and finally

They were almost done nailing in all the shingles!

So so exciting!!!! I wouldn’t be surprised if they got started on the “guts” of the house – aka HVAC, plumbing & electrical stuff – later on this week! :D

We really couldn’t find any glaring issues except for one, teeny-tiny thing: a little hole through the subfloor underneath the window in the upstairs hall bath.

 I’m sure it was an accident made by one of the framers. Honestly, I’m not really gonna make a big deal about it, unless it’s still there by the time we have our pre-drywall walkthrough. I’m just hoping they’re aware of it and will be fixing it up soon!

Overall, we’re very impressed with their workmanship! We’re even happier that the build is nothing like the hell we went through dealing with their sales office! *knock on wood* (lol!)

Some other random news from today’s visit: we got to meet another one of our neighbors visiting his new build a couple doors down! I had spoken with them a few times through our neighborhood’s NextDoor page, so it was nice being able to meet in person! They seem like a nice family too.

Now enough with the banter – time for some pictures! :D

 left: front of the house 

right: looking at the roof over the morning room out of our sitting room windows (I really like the color! It’s called Dual Black) 

Back of the house

Another picture of the back (that’s me in the corner playing on my phone – my mom took this shot)

Facing right side of family room; study and spare bedroom windows also in the shot

Morning room :)

Patio door off the morning room

Looking out of the morning room door (not really liking how close the fireplace bump out is to this entrance. It is what it is tho)

Standing in morning room, looking out into the family room & kitchen

From the 2nd floor, looking over the foyer

Overlooking the family room from the 2nd

Tray ceiling in master bedroom! :D

We are just moving right along here at our Waterford! I’ll be posting another update towards the end of the week.

Cheers!