When I first started installing building paper, it was a disaster. For years the builders used Tar Paper, which is not forgiving like Tyvek. I couldn’t afford a hammer stapler, so I used a manual upholstery stapler that I had handed down to me. Let’s just say my hand was always sore. I learned quickly to start with a pivot point and to roll out as much as I could without the wind affecting it to achieve “level” before putting any more fasteners in. I’ve had my fair share of wrapping complete 2 s

Here is a quick glimpse of installing building paper around penetrations in the wall. In this case the wall ended just off screen to the left with a 12” tie in section already so it was easily to cut it off to allow the paper to be “flexible” so the paper could sit nice and flat. These safety knifes (Olfa SK-15) are really nice to cut Tyvek with compared to a regular utility knife. This one is disposable and lasts about 2 jobs before it won’t cut like butter. They do make ones with replaceable b