Moisture Management
Moisture management in buildings requires detailed thinking about all the ways water moves through them. The most neglected of these is probably air leaks. The design and construction of the building enclosure determines how well the building performs in relation to water—and for how long. The whole team—from architect to structural and mechanical engineers to construction managers and subcontractors—should be educated about and held accountable for moisture risks.
Moisture Management
Deep Dives
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Dry-Bulb? Wet-Bulb? What's the Difference?
Explainer
Dry-bulb and wet-bulb thermometers measure two different types of heat. Understanding them is crucial to understanding building science.
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What Is Building Science, Anyway?
Explainer
Building science is an integrated discipline that stands many conventional design and construction ideas on their heads.
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How Rainscreens Work
Explainer
Rainscreens don't just keep the rain out: they also encourage drying in case water does manage to get in.
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How Water Moves Through Buildings
Explainer
Whenever we improve energy efficiency, we have to deal with water in new ways to prevent damage and mold.
Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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Detect Leaks Before They Ruin Your House
Product Review
FloLogic detects leaks from plumbing and shuts down the home's water supply, protecting the building and saving resources.
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Agepan: A Vapor-Permeable, Wood-Based Insulation Board
Product Review
Builders are turning to an insulating sheathing imported from Europe to make walls that won't rot.
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HydroGap Drainable Housewrap Doubles as Air Barrier
Product Review
HydroGap housewrap creates a free-draining air space without fussy rainscreen detailing-and serves as an air and weather barrier too.
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Lime Stucco from American Clay Enterprises
Product Review
American Clay Enterprises, known for its popular natural earth plaster, has introduced a setting lime stucco to the national market.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Micronized Copper Wood Preservatives Becoming Industry Standard
News Analysis
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ASHRAE Releases Standard for Moisture-Control Design Analysis
News Brief
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Plastic Water Piping Leads to Greater Corrosion, Lead Levels
News Brief
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Treated Wood Susceptible to Rot, Says Study
News Brief
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Our Real-World Flashing Tape Tests Find a Clear Winner
Blog Post
We took the best PSA tapes from our last round of testing and worked them over on rough OSB and window flanges. One tape worked no matter what.
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Testing Pressure-Sensitive Tapes: Rounds Two and Three
Blog Post
Tension and pressure, tears and creeps. The Wingnut Test Facility (WTF) gets dope-slapped in our latest round of experiments.
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4 Insider Tips for Choosing Flashing Tapes, from a Real-Life Engineer
Blog Post
A research engineer at Pella Windows finally offers some adult supervision for our benchtop tape tests.
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Hidden Seam Failures? We Put Flashing Tapes to the Test
Blog Post
Flashing and air barrier seam tapes get buried deep in our walls where we rely on long-term performance without monitoring them. Are they doing their jobs?
Learning Resources
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