Build Science 101: #9 Vapor and Vapor Control
In this episode Matt & Steve discuss the enigmatic world of vapor in building construction. While vapor and moisture are ubiquitous, they often evoke confusion and misconceptions. This episode highlights the importance of understanding vapor's behavior, emphasizing that vapor itself isn't problematic—condensation is the real concern. To take the quiz and download the companion Guidebook, go here: https://buildshownetwork.com/bs101 Craftsmen Go with Sashco! Try out Sashco’s line of sealants with this exclusive sampling offer extended to our Pro viewers. Request your sample kit at https://www.sashco.com/build-show/ Thanks to Our Sponsors! Andersen Windows: https://www.andersenwindows.com/for-p... Builders FirstSource: https://www.bldr.com/who-we-are?utm_s... Huber Engineered Woods: https://bit.ly/3YRHBZa Polyguard: https://polyguard.com/build-science-101 Sashco: https://www.sashco.com/ Viewrail: https://www.viewrail.com/ Subscribe and follow my Podcast on Apple or Spotify! Apple: https://apple.co/32AOwgU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FXNg4X Sign up for our twice-weekly newsletter: https://buildshownetwork.com/newsletter To sponsor a video or advertise with us visit: https://www.buildproductions.com Want to learn more about building? http://thebuildshow.com/ The Build Show on Instagram: / thebuildshow Huge thanks to our Show sponsors Builders FirstSource, Polyguard, Huber, Rockwool & Viewrail for helping to make these videos possible! These are all trusted companies that Matt has worked with for years and trusts their products in the homes he builds. We would highly encourage you to check out their websites for more info. https://www.bldr.com/ https://polyguard.com/ http://www.Huberwood.com https://www.Viewrail.com https://www.Rockwool.com

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