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Home » Authors » George Caruso

George Caruso

George Caruso is product development specialist for Benjamin Obdyke, a company that develops, sources, markets, and sells proprietary roof and sidewall products that improve the building envelope and the performance of other building materials for the residential new construction, repair, and remodel markets. For more information, call (800) 523-5261 or visit www.benjaminobdyke.com.
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Drainage between foam and sheathing

What You're Missing: 3 Reasons Why You Need Drainage Between Foam and Sheathing

Is a high-performance building envelope really a “must have”?
George Caruso Ryan Beach
June 2, 2018
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Before installing exterior foam board, think about how to handle a water-entry event.
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housewraps

Stop Wasting Time on Your Wall Assembly

George Caruso
October 1, 2016
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Despite what common test standards say, all housewraps are not created equal.
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moisture control systems

Water Resistant Barriers Meet Mandated Codes

George Caruso
May 1, 2016
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Why rainscreen tops the list of innovative moisture control systems.
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housewrap

Selecting Housewrap

Finding First-Rate Housewrap: The Art of Selection
George Caruso
December 1, 2014
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When considering moisture management solutions, it’s important to realize a simple and indisputable reality: water gets into buildings.
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Waterfront property

Drainable Housewrap Used on Waterfront Property

A Rhode Island house achieves a five star Energy Star rating and is currently in the review process for LEED.
George Caruso
December 2, 2013
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Nestled in the town of Westerly, R.I., is a small beachfront community called Weekapaug.
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rain

Understanding Housewraps

Understanding housewraps: A decision guide for selecting the right one.
George Caruso
September 1, 2012
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When discussing moisture management solutions in the building industry, it’s important to recognize and accept one simple and indisputable reality: water gets into buildings. 


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Control Moisture in Sidewall Systems

George Caruso
January 1, 2007
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From coastal regions battered by heavy rain to dry, less severe climates, moisture management solutions-variously called water resistive barriers, housewraps, and rainscreen systems-increasingly are being viewed as essential components to well-constructed sidewall systems. Spurred by technological advances in these building products, homebuilders, architects, and contractors alike are specifying them to protect residential wall assemblies from potential mold and mildew damage and to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
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