Water and Moisture Control - Page 7 of 33

How to Manage Moisture in Old Basements
Watch Fernando Pagés Ruiz, Guy de Verges, Lance Lang and Andrew Zoellner discuss basement waterproofing methods for old homes.
How Good Is Your Air Barrier?
If your goal is extremely low air leakage, choose your materials carefully.
The Fine Homebuilding Interview: William B. Rose
This architect encourages finding the right questions to ask before turning to building science for answers.
Replacing PVC With an EPDM Membrane on a Flat Roof
A redesigned Yankee gutter and a well-executed rubber roof ready a midcentury home for its next century.
Assembling a Concrete-Free Slab
An innovative plywood slab-on-grade means less time, money, and carbon
Foolproof Rainscreen for Durable Wall Assembly
Builder Bryan Uhler dives deep into the details of wood and moisture and explains why he uses the Slicker Classic from Benjamin Obdyke on many of his wall assemblies.
Rainscreen Systems for Stucco
If you want to install stucco and not rot your walls, choose one of these products to create a drainage plane and ventilation space between the water-resistive barrier and the stucco.
Building a Straw-Bale Home to Code
The hosts respond to a listener's question about choosing the right vapor retarder for a straw-bale home, as well as what makes this construction method so compelling and cheap, and considerations for moisture management.
Keep Jambs From Rotting
Seal the jambs as well as the top and bottom edges of interior doors to prevent temperature and humidity from taking their toll.
Working With Tongue-and-Groove Boards
Focus on handling wood movement due to changes in humidity when installing wall paneling.

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