Controlling Moisture Within Buildings

04/11/2020 24 min Temporada 3 Episodio 16
Controlling Moisture Within Buildings

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When occupying a building, humans are constantly releasing moisture into the air. Moisture, needs to find a way to successfully leave the home and avoid condensation on structures. Today we’re speaking with Jesse Clarke, Building Science Manager from Proclima Australia about: How the seasons, time of day and geography change the directional flow of moisture How membranes can assist in controlling moisture flow How to achieve passivhaus and airtightness within buildings It is a highly important but underappreciated topic. We get a little technical for a bit in the middle, but I recommend you stick through.