Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Millions of older homes in the US and Canada were built with brick veneers over wood framed exterior walls, and many of them have actually lasted for quite a while without too many issues. Now this is obviously due to number of factors such as good overhangs, high-quality old growth lumber, and a lack of insulation. Safely insulating these types of wall assemblies can be extremely tricky do correctly and sometimes impossible depending on the existing conditions that you're working with, the local climate, the budget, and any other project limitations. Brick veneer and masonry in general absorb and store moisture, as they are referred to as “reservoir claddings” for this reason. The brick has the ability to redistribute that water to other adjacent materials, as well as in the form of vapor. Think of it like a wet sponge that is attached to your building that can deteriorate your moisture sensitive building components. In this video, we discuss strategies to safely insulate these types of existing wall assemblies, and whether insulating is even the right choice.
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Millions of older homes in the US and Canada were built with brick veneers over wood framed exterior walls, and many of them have actually lasted for quite a while without too many issues. Now this is obviously due to number of factors such as good overhangs, high-quality old growth lumber, and a lack of insulation. Safely insulating these types of wall assemblies can be extremely tricky do correctly and sometimes impossible depending on the existing conditions that you're working with, the local climate, the budget, and any other project limitations. Brick veneer and masonry in general absorb and store moisture, as they are referred to as “reservoir claddings” for this reason. The brick has the ability to redistribute that water to other adjacent materials, as well as in the form of vapor. Think of it like a wet sponge that is attached to your building that can deteriorate your moisture sensitive building components. In this video, we discuss strategies to safely insulate these types of existing wall assemblies, and whether insulating is even the right choice.
*A Moisture Management Guide For Residential Remodels (eBook)* : asiri-designs.com/shop/ols/products/moisture-management-for-residential-remodels
*150+ Free Building Science Articles* : asiri-designs.com/resources-1
*Request Building Science Consulting Services For Your Project:* asiri-designs.com/consulting
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Music: Bensound
License code: NG0ZGAPTOJQSC2RP
