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Old 22nd October 2009   #8
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Thanks so much Mike!

Couple questions on what you said.

I was under the impression that I could simply use a vapar barrier, just before drywall, and not do the Tyvek...this is based on what I had read on this forum by Rod. Maybe I misunderstood, I was thinking that because this isn't new construction that I could use a vapor barrier and be done with it. NO?

The structure is not attached to the frame, neither is my house. It was build in '26 and it simply sits on the foundation....I am looking at bolting it down for sure.

Inside the studs is a hard deal. Because it is so old, it is not plumb in most places. I had a hell of a time so far cutting the 1/2" plywood to go between the studs, there were some pretty nasty gaps in some places so I am caulking the $*%& out of it. (after the backer rod) This is what you were suggesting with the OSB, right?

Keith
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