Impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. There are few things in American history that had the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. Before it was completed, it cost $1,000 to travel between California and New York, and it could take as long as six months to sail around Cape Horn in South America.mpact of the Transcontinental Railroad. There are few things in American history that had the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. Before it was completed, it cost $1,000 to travel between California and New York, and it could take as long as six months to sail around Cape Horn in South America.
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The other option would be to apply the sheet [Tyvek] first. You would keep the Tyvek 2 to 4 inches below the lip of the rough opening. Then at the top of the Tyvek, put a bead of the 758 sealant. Then lap the 778 [liquid-applied flashing] over the bead of 758. With this option, the liquid-applied flashing goes over the Tyvek, so there isnât reverse lapping.