Building Scientist Joe Lstiburek talks about the four things builders can do to prevent excess moisture during construction.

One essential element to securing the long-term durability of any home is moisture control. In fact, much of what we know about applied building science today was the result of early work investigating the moisture impact on buildings. Joe Lstiburek Ph.D., founding principal of Building Science Corporation, recently spoke with Insulation Institute about the four things home builders can do to prevent excess moisture during new home construction.

Photo caption: Condensation, decay and mold due to air leakage transportation moisture into an exterior wall assembly at an unsealed electrical outlet.

This guide was originally published on the Insulation Institute website.