Water Managed Walls

Up to this point, this course has dealt primarily with the problems that lead to moisture damage in homes. This lesson examines the solutions - how to detail wall systems that manage moisture properly.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by a "forgiving" wall system
• Differentiate between barrier walls, drainable walls, and rain-screen walls
• Evaluate the drying potential of a wall system
• Distinguish between permeability and air leakage

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