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which of the following statements about building paper is false?
it is also referred to as sheathing paper
it protects the wall from water that gets past the siding
it helps prevent wind reducing the effectiveness of the wall insulation
it prevents heat loss
it is vapor permeable
question 31
housewraps replace
building paper
sheathing
insulation
siding
furring
Building paper, also known as sheathing paper, is vapor - permeable, protects walls from water behind siding, and helps prevent wind from reducing insulation effectiveness. It is not primarily for preventing heat loss. Housewraps are modern alternatives to building paper.
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For the first question: It prevents heat loss.
For the second question: building paper