Articles Tagged with ''moisture''

All Things Gypsum

The Proper Way to Store Gypsum Panels on Job Sites

Gypsum panels should be delivered as close to installation as possible and stored indoors in a dry, enclosed, weather-tight area, off the ground on a level platform, with proper support and ventilation, to prevent moisture damage, material loss, and safety hazards.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
January 29, 2026
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Gypsum panels should be delivered as close to installation as possible and stored indoors in a dry, enclosed, weather-tight area, off the ground on a level platform, with proper support and ventilation, to prevent moisture damage, material loss, and safety hazards.


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INsulation being added to the wooden frame of a building
Building Better Enclosures

How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Contractors are pushed toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes. making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
Daniel Darling, Director of Engineering at OX Engineered Products
Daniel Darling
Smitha Jayaraman is a product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Smitha Jayaraman
Ed Klonowski is a senior product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Ed Klonowski
January 16, 2026
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Modern updates to the IECC 2024 and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 push contractors toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes, making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
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proper air and vapor control

From Energy Efficiency to Moisture Management: Why Air and Vapor Control Matter

How proper air and vapor control within building enclosures is essential for energy efficiency, moisture management, and long-term durability, emphasizing the need for continuous, well-integrated control layers and coordinated installation to prevent damage, inefficiency, and health issues.
Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP, serves as Building Enclosure Business Director for Siplast
Benjamin Meyer AIA, LEED AP
January 7, 2026
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How proper air and vapor control within building enclosures is essential for energy efficiency, moisture management, and long-term durability
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Polyglass Brings Envelope Demos to WOC 2026

See waterproofing and air/vapor control solutions in live demos.
W&C Staff
December 26, 2025
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At World of Concrete 2026, Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will feature hands-on demonstrations and integrated waterproofing systems that help wall and ceiling assemblies resist moisture intrusion—from below-grade transitions to air and vapor control layers in commercial and industrial buildings.


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interior AVB (Air & Vapor Barrier) and exterior facade repairs to a building

Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center

Western’s work was performed in phases, both vertically and horizontally, to allow for the hospital to manage office and patient room areas impacted by the work.
October 6, 2025
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Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago.


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