Water and Moisture Control - Page 9 of 32

Water-Management Strategies for Building Durable Homes
From foundations to roofs, nearly every part of a house requires paying attention to moisture control for a longer-lasting home.
Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?
In this excerpt, the team troubleshoots a cupping floor and gives recommendations on how to avoid this issue in the future.
Dedicated Dehumidification
To control indoor humidity, consider a stand-alone system separate from your HVAC system.
A New Take on Insulating a Roof
For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.
Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.
Installing New Siding on Top of Old Siding
When covering existing finishes with new ones, consider how trapped moisture will dry, and how to create an affective air barrier.
Managing Water When Insulating Old Walls
Water is the enemy, so keep it away and ensure the house's drying potential.
Vapor-Permeable Flashing Tape
New water-resistive ZIP System Flashing Tape from Huber ups the ante for moisture control.
Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable
Watch builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang in a roundtable discussion on methods and materials for keeping basements dry.
2nd Annual Wall-Assembly Contest Finals
Watch the final two rounds of this year's student-only Wall Assembly Sweet 16 competition, plus several building-science experts share their knowledge.

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