Wall design / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Air barriers are essential to a properly functioning wall system
Air and vapour barriers

What is An Air Barrier?

...wall if you didn't even install a vapor barrier. This should indicate where our priorities should be in order to keep our walls dry. Air leakage in homes can: Increase heating and cooling costs Cause moisture damage in walls Allow pollutants and debris to collect in wall interiors provide openings for insects and rode...