Asfaboard and snow/rain

[Lasseponken]

We are renovating a log house from the late 1800s up in Jämtland, and now that winter has so suddenly come upon us, concerns also arise.
The carpenter hired for the work is currently replacing the roof and adding exterior insulation. What worries us now is that he plans to leave the exterior without paneling, just with Asfaboard covering the insulation outside the log structure.

Is this okay???? Can Asfaboard really withstand wind/rain and snow for half a year? It should be added that the house is very exposed to the elements, it almost always blows, and snow drift is expected from Nov. to March.

Grateful for any input that comes!!!

Best regards, Lasseponken

 

[perobe]

You don't need to worry as long as the work is done correctly.

The role of the asfaboard is to handle the load from wind and tension. Furthermore, there should be an air gap between the panel and the asfaboard to ensure there is a possibility for drying.

I think that before you nail the panel, inspect the board to ensure it is free from damage. Then you can ask for a certificate from your contractor, to confirm that he, so to speak, knows what he's doing.

 

[kenneth67]

We have had a moisture damage repaired which required the entire wall from basement to roof to be demolished (2 floors) and now they are just putting asfaboard over it for the winter. The whole house will be covered in the spring and summer, but according to the construction company doing the work, it shouldn't be any problem. It wouldn't hurt to check once more before the paneling is put on to ensure no moisture has gotten in by spring.

 

[Tobbefonsterfixare]

I can add that my father furnished the attic sometime around 90-92, and one of the gable ends was torn down, and the asfaboard is still there today... the late old man still hasn't put on any panel! and it works... it looks a bit weathered... but it's intact and all... so leaving the asfaboard "open" over a winter shouldn't be a problem!