Foam insulation condensation risk in Texas homes
An agricultural engineer warns that tightly installed exterior foam boards can trap moisture vapor, causing condensation, wet insulation and wood rot when outdoor temperatures fall below 35 degrees F. Proper vapor barriers and venting are advised. The piece also notes the Monongah mining disaster of December 6, 1907, in West Virginia, with 361 fatalities.
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