Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
Getting Rainscreens Right to Help Ensure Walls Stay Dry
To rainscreen or not to rainscreen, that is the question … but it shouldn’t be
Construction Details for Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Transitions where horizontal and vertical stucco surfaces intersect are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing will help you avoid issues with water intrusion
The Right Way to Waterproof Recessed Windows in Concrete Block Walls
Use these best practices for installing recessed windows in CMU walls to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems
7 New Water-Resistive Barrier Products to Keep Homes Dry
Keeping bulk water out and building components dry is a top priority in construction, and these seven WRBs aim to do just that
Fascia Flashing Best Practices
Avoid water damage to homes and save your reputation by employing these best practices for properly flashing fascia returns
Moisture Management
7 New Water-Resistive Barrier Products to Keep Homes Dry
Keeping bulk water out and building components dry is a top priority in construction, and these seven WRBs aim to do just that
Quality Matters
Fascia Flashing Best Practices
Avoid water damage to homes and save your reputation by employing these best practices for properly flashing fascia returns
Quality Matters
Waterproofing Showers, Part 4: Sheet-Applied Membranes Done Right
Showers are hit with more ‘rain’ than any other part of the home, inside or out. Here’s how to waterproof showers correctly against costly leaks
How To
Is There Mold in New-Construction Homes?
Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process
Quality Matters
How to Manage Moisture in Walls: Tips for Designing and Building
Moisture trapped in a wall can cause extensive, costly, and harmful damage. Take these steps to prevent it
Products
Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen: Superior Protection for Even the Most Challenging Exteriors
DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen offers superior performance against water intrusion to protect the unique reclaimed wood cladding of the Guadalupe River Ranch
Quality Matters
Waterproofing Showers, Part 3: Glass Mat Backer Board
Follow these best practices for a reliable installation glass mat gypsum
Moisture Management
The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management
Some people learned a new language during quarantine. Some baked sourdough bread. Pro Builder’s Senior Editor Mike Beirne decided to…
Moisture Management
Rainscreens 101 With Sweenor Builders
Water is our enemy when it comes to building. This relentless culprit is the No.1 killer of buildings and cause of failures. So, proper moisture management is an absolute must
Best Practices
How to Manage Basement Moisture
From the attic to the basement, every area of the home has become a living space rather than just the main levels, as once intended. Basements,…
