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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

Even masonry can be compromised by vapor diffusion, as moisture passing through the wall can rob salts from the mortar, causing efflorescence and slowly breaking down the joints between bricks or concrete blocks, until the wall loses its integrity. The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St.