3 ms·
For new construction it is common to use sill gaskets that go between sill plates and concrete foundations. This provides additional protection of sill plates f
by xyzzyz 6y ago
For new construction it is common to use sill gaskets that go between sill plates and concrete foundations. This provides additional protection of sill plates from moisture.
- hinkley 6y agoI wonder how much this has to do with decreased building porosity. Used to be if you got water in some places it would just evaporate into the airflow. Anywhere there is no airflow, the water will persist.
- xyzzyz 6y agoRight. Modern construction standards, aiming to reduce energy usage, make it much easier to get serious water damage, and so necessitate spending more effort towards waterproofing. Here's a good video illustrating what you're talking about: https://youtu.be/KBMMDY3LFAA?t=204 https://youtu.be/KBMMDY3LFAA?t=204 . If you had a leaky window like that with a house built today, you'd get mold and rot in no time.