In an excellent article titled "Understanding Vapor Barriers", the author puts it this way: Two seemingly simple requirements for building enclosures bedevil engineers and architects almost endlessly: 1) keep water out 2) Let water out if it gets inJoseph Lstiburek I'll add a third requirement, which seems equally as critical when evaluating the 'vapor profile' … Continue reading Weatherproofing, air and vapor barriers
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Mason Greenstar Blox: thermal mass + insulation
There are so many alternative building systems available. We have selected a locally fabricated masonry material made of Portland cement and recycled paper.