Episode 5 of the podcast is a discussion of air barriers, vapor barriers, and the building science fundamentals of how water moves via bulk air flow (advection) and vapor diffusion.
https://anchor.fm/buildbetter/episodes/5-Air-Barriers-vs–Vapor-Barriers—Fight-e11qgo5Show Notes and Links
- Moisture Management (Whole Building Design Guide)
- Air Barrier Systems in Buildings (Whole Building Design Guide)
- It’s About the Water (CopelandBEC)
- Airflow vs. Diffusion (CopelandBEC)
- Building Science Corporation
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