As homes become tighter and more energy efficient, managing moisture has become both more important and more complex. Today’s high-performance wall assemblies can deliver significant gains in comfort and efficiency, but they also leave less room for error when it comes to keeping water out—and giving moisture a way to escape when it gets in.
For builders, that makes moisture management about much more than choosing the right products. Details at transitions and penetrations, installation sequencing, trade coordination, and workmanship all play a role in determining how the building envelope performs over time.
In the BUILDER Session “Beyond Code: Managing Moisture Risk in Modern Residential Construction,” underwritten by Henry, builders Jimmy Tanghongs and Walt Tomala will explore where moisture problems most often begin and how better planning, installation, and communication can help reduce risk. The conversation will also examine how builders can balance long-term durability and performance with the realities of project budgets, schedules, and product availability.
Jimmy Tanghongs is president of The New Modern Home, a Dallas-based residential builder specializing in high-performance luxury homes and residential development throughout North Texas. His experience spans the development process from land acquisition and design through construction and delivery, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.
Walt Tomala is owner of TNT General Contracting in Westfield, Massachusetts, and a longtime builder, remodeler, educator, and advocate for the residential construction industry. A past president of both the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, he also serves as an NAHB National Director and contributes to Fine Homebuilding.
This BUILDER Session is underwritten by Henry.
