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Christopher Bupp, head of the Educational and Architectural Services Division for Hohmann and Barnard, addresses concerns over the damaging effects of moisture infiltration.

In order to make a building energy efficient, and to control moisture infiltration, air/vapor barriers are commonplace on almost all commercial structures today.

Today’s masonry walls are complex and sophisticated, incorporating concepts and materials that create sustainable, energy-efficient< and environmentally friendly wall systems.

In order to make a building energy efficient and to control moisture infiltration, air/vapor barriers are commonplace on almost all commercial structures today.

As energy costs continue to increase, the use of air/vapor barriers becomes more critical to today's design environment.

We discuss some typical - and maybe not so typical -products available for use with brick, block and stone, as well as what mason contractors and their crews need to know about these products.

Everyone knows that brick and block buildings are long lasting and extremely durable. But there are many other aspects to a masonry wall assembly that contribute to a properly functioning and sustainable structure.