Re: Re: Tyvek ground cloth

John Ladd <[email protected]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:33:41 -0700
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On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 6:51 AM, jrwooden <jim-TZ6VOGY/[email protected]> wrote:

> **
> Thanks John!
>
> That certainly gives more options...
> Can you think of a reason NOT to use the 1422A assuming its available, and
> not significantly more expensive?
>
> In theory, and based on the specs only, it looks like 1422A would be the
best choice between the fabirc texture and the greater water resistance..
But never having tried it (or even seen it), I lack total confidence in the
theory. If you find some and give it a try, let us know what you thought
(and where you got it). Running it through a washing machine first is
probably a good idea, since that has worked for so many people with various
grades.