Moisture and Rain Management

Mar 14, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Room 611/612

Presented by: Mark LaLiberte

Moderated by: Ed Linder, Whirlpool Corporation

Learn why managing rain and moisture is key to building performance. Reviwe the transportation characteristics of both bulk water and vapor diffusion. Can we stop mold before it reaches harmful levels? Discuss characteristics of sheathing, building papers, cladding, flashing, wall and roof systems. Learn techniques for proper drainage planes, vented rain screens and pressure equalized rain screens.