Successful Mass Timber Moisture Management

Protecting Mass Timber During and After Construction
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Sponsored by VaproShield
Presented by Scott D. Wood

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize how to mitigate moisture intrusion and its effects on occupant health and safety.
  2. Articulate moisture protection strategies for mass timber building construction phases.
  3. Discuss best practices for designing and installing mass timber protection from heat, air, and moisture flows.
  4. Explain how test results of vapor permeable protection outperform impermeable membranes.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IIBEC
1 IIBEC CEH
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

As interest in mass timber building design grows, there are new protection strategies that must be employed for a successful installation to ensure occupant long-term health and safety. This presentation will explain moisture protection strategies by providing in-depth test results on mass timber wetting and drying studies, methods to protect during each construction phase, and the vapor-permeable protection technology available to address wood’s unique moisture characteristics. All in an effort to create a sustainable, stable structure and preserve the beauty of the mass timber building.

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Scott D. Wood, is a Senior Building Scientist at VaproShield, and is responsible for product QA/QC on manufactured materials and investigation/testing of properties for new product development. He provides technical support for the company’s representatives, client inquiries, and assists in development—updating product literature and creating VaproShield’s AIA presentations.

 

VaproShield VaproShield designs and manufactures high-performance water resistive air barrier wall membranes, roofing underlayments, and accessories to protect the wall and roofing assemblies from moisture and air infiltration.

 

Originally published in June 2023

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