Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like ...

When it comes to controlling moisture at the building envelope, the construction industry has traditionally focused on blocking water and vapor from entering and getting trapped in the external wall ...

Most building materials are permeable to moisture. Increasingly, buildings are being built more tightly, which adds to the need for moisture control. Porous materials that become saturated with ...

Air barriers have been used in many different ways throughout the years, and they’re becoming particularly relevant as energy code requirements evolve. But many questions have surrounded the use of ...