27 May 2019
After a quick trip into Brandon this morning to
procure a truckload of nylon screen, went back to shingling on both sides of
the barn southwest corner. By BBQ time,
had installed another 30 square feet of siding.
What is the nylon screen used for, you ask? Before the shingles go on, a ½″ thick yellow
mesh (known formally as Benjamin Obdyke® Slicker Classic) is lightly
tacked to the Zip System® wall sheathing. That mesh provides an air channel on the back
side of the shingles, helping to keep them dry, i.e. free from rotting. The top and bottom of the yellow mesh is
wrapped in nylon screen to keep insects from causing hate and discontent behind
the shingles.
