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House Wrap Installation in Metro Detroit

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House Wrap Installation in Detroit: what to expect

House wrap installation in Detroit happens behind the siding, where you will never see it, but it is the layer that keeps wind-driven rain out of the wall. Many older Metro Detroit homes were sided with little or no weather barrier, so a re-side is the time to add a proper water-resistive barrier over the sheathing before new vinyl, fiber cement or wood goes up.

The details matter more than the brand. Wrap should be lapped shingle-style so water runs down and out, seams taped, and openings cut and folded so the head flashing sits over the wrap and the sill flashing goes under it. Poorly wrapped windows are one of the most common sources of hidden rot and leaks on homes in Detroit, Livonia and Troy.

House wrap is usually part of a larger job: see siding replacement and exterior insulation, or browse all siding contractors.

What a proper job includes

  • Sheathing inspection and repair before wrap goes on
  • Water-resistive barrier lapped shingle-style from the bottom up
  • Seams taped with compatible tape
  • Window and door openings cut, folded and flashed in the right order
  • Sill pans or flashing tape at openings
  • Cap fasteners spaced per the product instructions
  • Transitions to roof flashing and foundation

What drives the price

  • Wall area and number of stories
  • Barrier type: standard wrap, drainable wrap or rainscreen mat
  • Number of windows, doors and penetrations to flash
  • Sheathing repairs found after tear-off
  • Whether it is part of a full re-side or a partial repair
  • Access and weather protection during the job

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Permits and licensing in Michigan

House wrap is normally installed as part of a re-side or addition, which may require a building permit depending on the municipality and scope. Inspectors may check the weather barrier before siding covers it, so ask the contractor about inspection timing. Confirm with the local building department (BSEED in Detroit). On homes built before 1978, a firm paid to disturb more than 20 square feet of exterior paint must be EPA RRP certified, follow lead-safe work practices, and give you the EPA Renovate Right pamphlet before work starts.

Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Siding, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.

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How to compare quotes

  1. Ask which weather barrier they use and how they flash windows and doors.
  2. Ask for photos of wrapped walls from past jobs before siding went on.
  3. Confirm sheathing repairs are priced as a unit rate in the quote.
  4. Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
  5. Ask whether a drainage gap or rainscreen is recommended for your siding type.

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Common questions

House Wrap Installation FAQ

Building codes generally call for a water-resistive barrier behind exterior cladding, and siding manufacturers require one for their warranties. Confirm the exact requirement with your local building department.
It is usually priced as part of a re-side. The main drivers are wall area, barrier type, the number of openings to flash, sheathing repairs and access.
Generally no. The barrier belongs on the sheathing, so old siding is removed first. Installing over old siding can trap moisture and hide rot.
House wrap sheds liquid water but lets water vapor escape so the wall can dry. A vapor barrier blocks vapor and is used on the warm side of the wall, not under siding.

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