Moisture Control Layers & Materials

Course Overview

Moisture can move in two main ways, in bulk or liquid form and in vapor form. Learn about how exterior wall assemblies are designed and constructed to manage both forms of moisture. You will see construction details and come to better understand material properties for managing moisture.

Learning Goals

You will learn how to:

• review how bulk water can enter the exterior wall assembly and cause structural concerns within the wall cavity
• understand how water vapor moves within a wall assembly to identify the correct materials on both the inside and the outside to allow the assembly to dry, which will reduce the risk of mold
• discuss how control layer properties determine what and where products should be used in residential construction
• identify assembly failures and determine how materials chosen could have played a role in the failure

Available Continuing Education Credits

After watching the videos, completing knowledge checks, and passing a final assessment, you will be eligible for the following continuing education credits:

• 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour
• 1.0 PDH for licensed professional engineers in Pennsylvania
• 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
• 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)
• 1.0 NARI hour/CEU

Instructor

Christopher Hine
Associate Director of PHRC
Penn State College of Engineering

Who is this for?

• Architects, builders, engineers, remodelers, and other design professionals
• Code officials and government representatives
• Product manufacturers with a residential focus
• Educators focused on building trades and residential construction