[Craig12311]

Hello,

I have steps out of my basement that are enclosed and fully shingled, etc. along with the roof. The shared wall with the main house has wrap on on it. However, since it is enclosed, it was never sided and the wrap is exposed. It starts below grade and then follows up along one of the first level walls.

It looks unfinished. However, siding it seems strange and I'm not sure trying to paint it or cover it otherwise would work.

Is the best move to just remove it since it isn't exposed to rain? Or is there a concern with humidity or something else in the stairwell that would justify leaving the wrap on?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[chandler48]

No real need to keep it, nor is there any harm in leaving it. Painting what is under it is an option.

 

[Bondo]

It looks unfinished.

Ayuh,...... Do whatever trips yer trigger,......

It'll still look unfinished if ya take it down,....

 

[Nealtw]

drywall would look good with or with out the wrap.

 

[Craig12311]

Ayuh,...... Do whatever trips yer trigger,......

It'll still look unfinished if ya take it down,....

Thanks =for the replies.

Bondo - "Unfinished" was probably the wrong word. I'm ok with the wood sheathing. It's just the white with the printed logo I'm trying to avoid.

 

[Bud9051]

Wall assemblies usually dry to the outside and house wrap is designed to do that. Since it probably originates above and to the sides of that entrance I would leave it in place. It isn't a big area so select a siding or finish material that you like and cover it.

Bud

 

[Nealtw]

Thanks =for the replies.

Bondo - "Unfinished" was probably the wrong word. I'm ok with the wood sheathing. It's just the white with the printed logo I'm trying to avoid.

House wrap protects against rain. Unless it rains in there it is not needed.