Thermal + Moisture Control in Modern Construction
October 11, 2024
It wasn’t so long ago that we believed insulation alone could protect a building from all the damaging elements outside. But after decades of costly repairs due to water intrusion, mold and mildew, and corroded structural component repairs, along with advances in building science, we learned there’s more to effective thermal and moisture control - a lot more.
Thermal and moisture control are so important that they are two of the five planes of control needed for buildings to be energy-efficient, durable, safe, and sustainable while still providing aesthetic appeal. The five planes of control working in unison comprise The Perfect Wall.
Knowing how important these control layers are, let’s tackle them one at a time, starting with moisture control.