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Can a wall plummet from R-50 to R-12 because of the studs?

Dew point differs from relative humidity in that it measures exactly how much vapor is present. With relative humidity, it's all relative.

Science explains the natural world with a disciplined method of repeatable—and verifiable—questions, experiments, and answers

 

Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of.

This chart explains how moisture behaves in the air as temperatures rise and fall—rainstorms, flooding, and glaciers in wall cavities are distinct possibilities.

The science of stickiness: a molecular look at tape's adhesive and cohesive properties

Low-e coatings screen infrared heat from moving through the glass, either inward, outward, or both

Too much of a good thing can kill you. Including sunny weather. 

In short, mortar is a mixture of some or all of the following materials: Portland cement, sand, lime clay, and more modern additives.

Episode 3 is about lining up enough work so that can confidently quit your day job. Spoiler alert: it is not as soon as you think

Like an out-of-plumb wall, an insulated and unvented roof can work well—or not.

>Build your value, and you will build the company's value. Do that, and you'll be promoted.

Extreme heat and humidity can drive moisture deep into framing cavities which can cause mold, rot, and structural damage

If you can't build to stay dry, build to tolerate wet

DeadDrop: Secrets of El Jefe is an experimental podcast that Fernando and Dan are working up

Drip edge is another water-shedding tool

Moving air keeps unwanted heat and moisture out of your roof system

A three-pronged solution to indoor pollution: Isolate, eliminate, and ventilate