Hello,
I can't really find a very clear answer to the following, so I'm trying to ask the question here.
I have a wooden entrance extension, the rest of the house structure is made of brick. Because the facade has been in poor condition, and due to a persistent ant problem, I have torn down the facade and will redo it.
My main question is whether, and with what, I should seal between a thick stud and the brick wall. I will use some soft sealant where the facade panel meets the wall. Should I also seal inside the wall between the stud and the wall? There is a gap of a few millimeters there today (see image). Can you use foam sealant? Or do you stuff insulation here?
Partly it's about avoiding unnecessary drafts and partly about preventing ants and pests from having access.
The wall will be constructed as follows (from inside out): Gypsum, vapor barrier, framework/insulation, wind barrier, air gap/nail battens, facade panel.
Grateful for an answer. I don't want to ruin the old stud that has survived for decades. NOTE: This is about the gap in the picture, not the other fiberboard that will be torn down.
I can't really find a very clear answer to the following, so I'm trying to ask the question here.
I have a wooden entrance extension, the rest of the house structure is made of brick. Because the facade has been in poor condition, and due to a persistent ant problem, I have torn down the facade and will redo it.
My main question is whether, and with what, I should seal between a thick stud and the brick wall. I will use some soft sealant where the facade panel meets the wall. Should I also seal inside the wall between the stud and the wall? There is a gap of a few millimeters there today (see image). Can you use foam sealant? Or do you stuff insulation here?
Partly it's about avoiding unnecessary drafts and partly about preventing ants and pests from having access.
The wall will be constructed as follows (from inside out): Gypsum, vapor barrier, framework/insulation, wind barrier, air gap/nail battens, facade panel.
Grateful for an answer. I don't want to ruin the old stud that has survived for decades. NOTE: This is about the gap in the picture, not the other fiberboard that will be torn down.
Stick-builder
· Halland
· 106 posts
I think that foam sealant is probably the only rational way.. or some form of caulk or both..
Stick-builder
· Halland
· 106 posts
Foam along the rule and soft sealant against the panel?
A substantial soft joint that allows some movement. Apply it thickly so the ants get a real challenge, no acrylic or latex. A substantial outdoor joint.
Thanks for the responses. I'll skip the foam sealant and go with Casco Multiseal construction sealant.
Now the facade is ventilated, so ants basically only have the wind barrier to gnaw through, then they're back in the insulation. But it feels good to seal wherever possible.
Thanks again!
Now the facade is ventilated, so ants basically only have the wind barrier to gnaw through, then they're back in the insulation. But it feels good to seal wherever possible.
Thanks again!