Old houses vs new houses, part 1

Today the gang digs into the pros and cons of old houses vs new houses. We all know that we don't build them like we used to, but is that a bad thing? New houses are more energy-efficient, but they're also less durable. This the result of less drying potential, different building materials, and different building methods. The gang also discusses moisture management, building science, and vapor drive. Tessa also discusses a new "perfect wall" system.

This excellent video on basement insulation methods is also mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/kwn0Vjw_ji0

Here's some information on the Perfect Wall system that Tessa mentions:

• https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/04/f34/12_11150f_Huelman_031517-1400.pdf
• https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/06/f52/11150f_Huelman_050118-1330.pdf