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Face-sealed (caulked) nailed siding traps moisture
between the siding and the walls of your home |
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Once water enters a wall system, it can migrate laterally
away from the point of intrusion and cause damage in areas
that are far from the original point of entry |
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Not all of the water leaking into a wall drains out at
the bottom of the building paper or housewrap; the fraction
that is retained in the wall can result in elevated moisture
contents that lead to deterioration such as mold and decay |
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Moisture trapped behind siding can lead to mold growth;
Mold poses significant problems to builders and homeowners.
Unchecked mold growth has rendered buildings uninhabitable
and has been blamed for serious illnesses. It can be exceedingly
difficult and prohibitively expensive to eradicate; Homeowner
damage claims AVERAGE $10,000.00 |
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Moisture intrusion into wall cavities can wet the insulation,
destroying the R-value of the insulation material |
