Moisture Barrier Systems

Course Description:

The course’s purpose is to describe the moisture barrier system, explain how typical wall moisture barriers work, and identify common problems associated with moisture barrier systems in coastal construction.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what is included in a successful moisture barrier system.
• Learn the locations and causes of common water intrusion problems.
• Understand proper lapping of moisture barrier materials.
• Learn how a redundant moisture barrier works.