Sarah Gray and Dan Morrison

Siding is supposed to shed water away from walls, so what's the deal with siding that absorbs water?

Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of.

In short, mortar is a mixture of some or all of the following materials: Portland cement, sand, lime clay, and more modern additives.

Moving air keeps unwanted heat and moisture out of your roof system

Old Building Details That Work