Explain why an air barrier is called an air-weather barrier. Explain the difference between surface condensation and concealed condensation. Explain in which situations these two types of condensation would occur and why. Explain why an air barrier should be vapor permeable.

Explain why an air barrier is called an air-weather barrier. Explain the difference between surface condensation and concealed condensation. Explain in which situations these two types of condensation would occur and why. Explain why an air barrier should be vapor permeable.

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Explain why an air barrier is called an air-weather barrier.

Explain the difference between surface condensation and concealed condensation. Explain in which situations these two types of condensation would occur and why.

Explain why an air barrier should be vapor permeable.

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