Building enclosures are expected to help prevent moisture intrusion. Through a combination of building science, climate, and material feature discussions, this session will explore how to properly design water control layers for typical framed building enclosures.
Join us to review best practices for designing durable, resilient enclosures using moisture control systems that account for deflection, drainage, drying, and durability of the system components.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of moisture on building durability.
- Explore the various mechanisms of moisture movement and the relative severity of each.
- Learn about common issues that lead to moisture problems and appropriate design remedies.
- Consider the integration of moisture control–layer components as a system for proper moisture management.