[Strawbale] 5 perms / no ventilation; and top-of-wall

[Mark Piepkorn]

At 01:11 PM 3/12/2007, Rob Tom wrote:
>On Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:46:38 -0400, Mark Piepkorn
><duckchow at potkettleblack.com> wrote:
> >       So, assuming that an air-permeable top seal is not a good idea in
> > this climate... how vapor permeable should the air barrier across the
> > top of the wall be?

(snip)

>...I don't think that simply "smearing on some of whatever they're
>plastering with" effectively creates the necessary air seal...


         That was a fair response to my poor characterization of the 
conscientiousness of these builders. My words didn't do them justice. 
Just wanted to say that on their behalf.

         Thanks to all for your good responses!



Mark Piepkorn
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