Jeremy Nihiser

As a Regional Manager at The Goley Companies, Jeremy Nihiser brings more than 24 years of experience in the insulation and building performance industry. He has been a certified HERS Rater since 2009 and holds Building Performance Institute credentials as both an Envelope Professional and Analyst. Jeremy’s work focuses heavily on retrofit diagnostics, enclosure performance, and system-level problem solving across residential and light commercial projects. The Goley Companies specialize in delivering building performance solutions, including insulation, air sealing, firestopping, and energy testing, for new and existing homes and commercial buildings. For more information, call (618) 286-3355 or visit thegoleycompanies.com.

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Cold-Climate Moisture Failures Aren’t Material Problems, They’re System Problems

The issue isn’t the enclosure’s tightness—it’s pairing a modern building shell with an outdated ventilation strategy and no operating guidance

Joseph Goley Jeremy Nihiser

December 17, 2025

Moisture failures in cold climates rarely start with the materials themselves. Foam and fiberglass can fail, but in practice the bigger issue is how the building operates as a system.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Cold-Climate Moisture Failures Aren’t Material Problems, They’re System Problems

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