Framework · 28:10
// THE QUOTE
“when you're getting into a wall that's that thick you need to think about what happens when moisture gets into it”
— Casey Grey · The Conscious Builder Inc.
Strong building-science framework — not IF but WHEN moisture gets in, every pinhole is a jet of air carrying moisture, so use vapor-permeable materials. Complete and highly niche-credible.
Full episode at 28:10Passive House vs Net Zero: The Full Canadian Certification Ladder with Casey Grey (The Conscious Builder) ▸
THE LESSON THIS CLIP CARRIES
Thick wall assemblies must use vapour-permeable materials that can dry in both directions; sealed foam inside high-R double-stud walls traps moisture and risks mould.
“it has to be something that can get wet and dry, not lose its R-value, not have mould”
THE CHAPTER IT LIVES IN
Mechanical systems — ERV vs HRV, range hoods, indoor air quality
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SOURCE: 28:10 of Passive House vs Net Zero: The Full Canadian Certification Ladder with Casey Grey (The Conscious Builder)