Moisture and ventilation are essential to proper construction.
April 14, 2016
The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method.
According to the Stucco Manufacturers Association, the stucco industry has always maintained that one should anticipate incidental moisture to find its way behind the cement stucco membrane.
Garland’s new Aero-Perm line of permeable air and water barriers control the movement of air through the building envelope, reducing condensation, moisture development, and energy loss in the wall assembly.
