Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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When constructing a concrete porch, it should never be poured against wood framing or directly against the weather resistive barrier, as moisture can be easily wicked from the slab to the framing components without a drained capillary break, resulting rotten rim joists and deterioration of your wood framing. In this video, we're talking about how this detail has led to a ton of rot problems in thousands of homes and what you can do to prevent it from happening, as well as how to address existing conditions.

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