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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on material preparation before construction. Part 2 of 11.
Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs
Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on measuring and bending flashing before installation. Part 3 of 11.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the base front apron. Part 4 of 11.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the front cap flashing. Part 7 of 11.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the left side cap flashing. Part 8 of 11.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the right side cap flashing. Part 9 of 11.
Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the top cap flashing. Part 10 of 11.
Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview of moisture problems common to exterior walls and how to mitigate these problems with proper framing, flashing, sheathing, cladding, and insulation.