Sustainable Construction | February 11, 2022
Avoiding moisture in New Homes Attics
With the advent of new building codes a few years ago, came some new moisture problems in the attic spaces of new homes. New fire code restricts venting of eaves in some situations where homes are closer together. this potentially life saving code revision has , in some cases, reduced the opportunity for proper attic ventilation. Just as other builder’s…
Sustainable Construction | February 10, 2022
Moisture in New Homes (windows)
Each winter, after the first really cold period, I see a lot of comments on social media about moisture on windows. I am not a scientist but I understand the basic reason for this: In simple terms, when air cannot hold anymore humidity (vapour) it begins to turn to liquid, or sometimes referred to as “sweating” Condensation on windows…
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