Building Enclosure

A homes building enclosure is critical in both high performance homes and coastal homes. While energy efficiency is the priority in high performance homes the critical focus in building successful coastal homes is on preventing water intrusion. Ideally both are performed so it is not only water tight but also air tight making it a high performance coastal home. Our experience building high performance homes, coastal homes, and high performance coastal homes gives us the ability to offer our clients an array of services that suits their goals and budget.

The purpose of the building enclosure is to control the movement of water, air, thermal energy, and water vapor. The goal in a coastal home is to prevent water infiltration into the interior, limit long-term wetting of the building components, and control air and vapor movement through the enclosure. This requires a successful moisture barrier system which will limit water infiltration into unwanted areas and allow drainage and drying of wetted building materials. Redundant systems with at least two drainage planes and proper flashing are critical to a successful moisture barrier system. Below are the location and causes of common water intrusion problems:

Contact us today to learn how we can make your coastal home safe, comfortable and free of common water intrusion problems.