HIGH-PERFORMANCE WALL SYSTEMS

Exterior Wall Solutions for

Hot-Humid Climates

(Climate Zones 1 - 3)

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Overview
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Overview

4
Common Building
Failures

5
Codes and
Standards

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Designing Wall
Assemblies

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Overall
Strategies

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Walls that Work

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ROCKWOOL Exterior Wall Solutions
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for Hot-Humid Climates

Hot-humid climates are generally understood by

the building science community to be those that
receive more than 20 inches (508 mm) of annual
precipitation and have one or both of the following
characteristics:

• 67°F (19.4ºC) or higher wet bulb temperature

for 3,000 or more hours during the warmest six
consecutive months of the year; or
• 73°F (22.8ºC) or higher wet bulb temperature
for 1,500 or more hours during the warmest six
consecutive months of the year.

These last two criteria are the same criteria used by

ASHRAE to define warm-humid climates. Regions
that satisfy these criteria are very closely aligned
with areas where the monthly average outdoor
temperature remains above 45°F (7.2ºC)
throughout the year. International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC) climate zones 1, 2 and
parts of 3 fall into the category of a hot-humid
climate.

Building in Hot-Humid Climates Exterior wall designs must consider the wall’s drying
Hot-humid climates are among the most challenging, potential and the effects of:
and certainly among the least forgiving of climate zones.
Of course, builders and designers everywhere must • Increasing requirements for continuous exterior
accommodate the increasing requirements for thermal insulation,
insulation and the development of tighter building • Tighter building enclosures
enclosures - both of which reduce a wall’s capacity • Increased construction moisture from building in
to dry - in conjunction with the use of modern, more high rainfall, high relative-humidity environments
moisture sensitive building materials. But it is in hot-
• The use of moisture sensitive building materials
humid climates that the risk of water-related building
such as oriented strand board (OSB), paper-faced
failures such as mold, rot, and odors is exacerbated and
gypsum, and wood-based interior finishes
accelerated by significant moisture and temperature loads
from the exterior, as well as a greater likelihood that the
building materials themselves will already be wet prior to Essentially, many of the things we do to improve our
occupancy. buildings, like using more insulation, designing tighter
enclosures, etc. - can have the unintendedconsequence
Increased solar radiation and vapor drive, high winds and of making our buildings less durable, uncomfortable,
high flood potential are some of the building enclosure and, in more extreme cases, unhealthy. The converse,
strains -- also known as damage functions -- that are however, is also true: if water is managed properly, we
encountered in hot-humid climates. can take full advantage of modern materials to design
extraordinarily comfortable, energy efficient, durable,
and cost effective buildings.

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Common Building Failures in Hot-Humid Climates

Nearly all building enclosure related failures in hot-humid climates are related to
decay associated with water: rain water, ground water, water in the air, and water
already in the materials we build with.

Image 1: Corrosion of the studs and fasteners on a 7-story concrete and

metal framed building in a hot-humid climate, 7 years after the building was
completed. The exterior water and air control layer of this building was a
mechanically-fastened building wrap that was not detailed to be sufficiently
airtight, nor was it sufficiently water-vapor impermeable to counteract high
moisture drive from the exterior to the interior.

Image 2: Saturated oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing due to insufficient

drainage and insufficient vapor control behind stucco on a 3-story townhouse
in a hot-humid climate, 8 years after construction. The stucco cladding was
installed over two layers of mechanically-fastened building wrap. While this
wall assembly complies with the current building code and the windows
and penetrations were flashed correctly, two layers of building wrap do not
provide enough of an air space behind the stucco to (1) relieve hydrostatic
pressure, (2) act as a capillary break and receptor for capillary water and (3)
facilitate hydric redistribution and moisture removal by air change.

In hot-humid climates a drainage mat paired with a water and air control
membrane with a water vapor permeance of between 5 and 10 perms is
recommended to control wetting, while still permitting drying to the exterior.
The additional drainage and water vapor control is especially important
for buildings with higher moisture risk factors such as those constructed in
wet climates (more than 20 inches of rain per year), those that are multi-
story (exposed to higher wind and moisture loads), and those that are
architecturally complex. Where continuous exterior insulation is used in high
moisture conditions, the drainage mat is recommended to be placed on the
interior of the insulation, between it and the water control layer. In lower
moisture load conditions, a textured building wrap can be used in lieu of the
drainage mat.

Image 3: Mold on the backside of a vinyl wall covering at a 4-story hotel.

Vapor barriers such as polyethylene sheeting, foil-faced batt insulation,
reflective radiant barrier foil insulation, and any impermeable wall coverings
should be avoided on the interior of air-conditioned spaces in any climate,
but especially hot-humid climates where buildings experience increased
vapor drive from the exterior to the interior. Interior vapor barriers provide
both a cold condensing surface for water vapor and restrict interior drying.

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Codes and Standards

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1
are most commonly referenced by local jurisdictions as well as building certification
programs such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED. Both the IECC and
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 have changed substantially in recent years, making it
increasingly difficult for wall systems to comply without including continuous
exterior insulation (ci), even in warmer climates. As these codes and standards are
adopted – and as occupants and owners demand more energy efficient, thermally
comfortable, and quiet buildings – builders and designers will be challenged to
manage cost and risk with these new exterior wall assemblies.

IECC 2018 Minimum Insulation Requirements by Climate Zone and Exterior Wall Type

1 (Miami, FL) 2 (Houston, TX) 3 (Atlanta, GA)

Climate zone
(Representative City) Residential Residential Residential
All Other All Other All Other
Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy

Mass Walls R-5.7ci R-5.7ci R-5.7ci R-7.6ci R-7.6ci R-9.5ci

Metal Framed R-13 + R-5ci R-13 + R-5ci R-13 + R-5ci R-13 + R-7.5ci R-13 + R-7.5ci R-13 + R-7.5ci

R-13 + R-3.8ci or R-13 + R-3.8ci or R-13 + R-3.8ci or R-13 + R-3.8ci or R-13 + R-3.8ci or R-13 + R-3.8ci or
Wood Framed
R-20 R-20 R-20 R-20 R-20 R-20

IECC 2018 ROCKWOOL Insulation Solutions by Climate Zone and Exterior Wall Type
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1 (Miami, FL) 2 (Houston, TX) 3 (Atlanta, GA)

Climate zone
(Representative
City) Residential Residential Residential
All Other All Other All Other
Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy

1.5” 1.5” 1.5” 2.0” 2.0” 2.5”

Mass Walls COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM
or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK®

3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT®
+1.5” +1.5” +1.5” +2.0” +2.0” +2.0”
Metal Framed
COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM
or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK® or CAVITYROCK®

3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT® 3.5” COMFORTBATT®
+1.0” +1.0” +1.0” +1.0” +1.0” +1.0”
Wood Framed COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM COMFORTBOARDTM
or CAVITYROCK® or or CAVITYROCK® or or CAVITYROCK® or or CAVITYROCK® or or CAVITYROCK® or or CAVITYROCK® or
5.5” COMFORTBATT® 5.5” COMFORTBATT® 5.5” COMFORTBATT® 5.5” COMFORTBATT® 5.5” COMFORTBATT® 5.5” COMFORTBATT®

Note: The cladding attachment method and cladding weight will dictate the use of either ROCKWOOL COMFORTBOARDTM or ROCKWOOL CAVITYROCK®. The
thickness available may also vary depending on the product chosen.

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Designing Wall Assemblies in
Hot-Humid Climates

The two requirements for building enclosure design in

Hot-Humid climates that most challenge builders and
designers are:
DIFFUSION
Vapor
• keeping water out (including water vapor)
Pressure
• letting water out if it gets in Difference

Vapor
• Higher Dewpoint • Low Dewpoint
Pressure
Designing in hot-humid climates is complicated because
Difference Vapor Temperature Temperature
sometimes the best strategies to keep water out also Pressure
trap
Difference • Higher Water Vapor • Lower Water Vapor
water in. This can be a real problem if the assemblies Density or Concentration Density or Concentration
Positive
start out wet because of rain or the use Air of inherently wet (Higher Vapor Pressure) (Lower Vapor Pressure) on
building materials. By definition, hot-humid Pressure climates on Warm Side of Cold Side of Assembly
receive more than 20 inches of rain per year, and often Assembly

this rain occurs during construction, before building

materials have been protected
Vapor by a roof, a water-
Vapor
shedding cladding, and Pressure
a water control membrane.
Difference
Pressure
AIR TRANSPORT
Inherently wet building materials Vapor
include
Pressure
but Difference
are not
limited to concrete, masonry, damp spray cellulose,
Difference
HIGHER AIR LOWER AIR
drywall joint compound and paint. The problem of PRESSURE PRESSURE
construction moisture is exacerbated by a lack of drying
to the interior before the building’s mechanical systems Figure 2 - Water Vapor Movement:
are conditioning the interior space.
• Vapor diffusion is the movement of moisture in the vapor state as a result of a
vapor pressure difference (concentration gradient) or a temperature difference
The good news is that water vapor moves only two ways: (thermal gradient).
vapor diffusion and air transport. Understanding the
• Air transport is the movement of moisture in the vapor state as a result of an air
two ways and the climate conditions will inform the most pressure difference
appropriate design strategy.

Vapor
Pressure
Difference

Vapor
Pressure
Difference Vapor
Pressure
Difference

Positive
Air
Pressure

Vapor
Vapor
Pressure
Pressure
Difference
Vapor Difference
Pressure
Difference
HIGHE
PRESS
Figure 3 - Opposing Air and Vapor Pressure Differences in Hot-Humid
Climates:

• Condensation on the exterior side of drywall can occur in high humidity

environments even when the house is maintained at a positive pressure.

• The atmosphere within the cube in under higher air pressure but lower vapor
pressure relative to surroundings

• Vapor pressure acts inward in this example

• Air pressure acts outward in this example

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Understanding Air Transport and Vapor Diffusion
Vapor diffusion is the movement of moisture in the vapor state through a material as a result of a vapor pressure
difference (concentration gradient) or a temperature difference (thermal gradient). It is often confused with the
movement of moisture in the vapor state into building assemblies as a result of air movement. Vapor diffusion moves
moisture from an area of higher vapor pressure to an area of lower vapor pressure, as well as from the warm side of
an assembly to the cold side, moving through the materials that comprise the wall assembly. Air transport of moisture
will move moisture from an area of higher air pressure to an area of lower pressure, if moisture is contained in the
moving air.

Vapor diffusion and air transport of water vapor act independently of one another. Vapor diffusion will transport
moisture through materials and assemblies in the absence of an air pressure difference if a vapor pressure or
temperature difference exists. Furthermore, vapor diffusion will transport moisture in the opposite direction of a small
air pressure difference, if an opposing vapor pressure or temperature difference exists.

For example, in a hot-humid climate, the exterior is typically at a high vapor pressure and high temperature during the
summer. In addition, it is common for an interior air conditioned space to be maintained at a cool temperature and
at a low vapor pressure through the dehumidification characteristics of the air conditioning system. This causes vapor
diffusion to move water vapor from the exterior toward the interior. This will occur even if the interior conditioned
space is maintained at a higher air pressure (a pressurized enclosure) relative to the exterior.

Water Vapor Permeability

The key physical property that distinguishes vapor retarders from other materials is permeability to water vapor.
Materials that retard water vapor flow via diffusion are said to be impermeable. Materials that allow water vapor to
pass through them are said to be permeable. However, there are degrees of permeability. It is helpful to understand
materials as being generally water vapor impermeable, vapor semi-impermeable, vapor semi-permeable, and vapor
permeable.

It is important to note that all building materials have physical properties making them either more or less permeable
– not just those materials sold and marketed as “air barriers” or “vapor barriers.” In selecting a wall assembly,
builders and designers must be conscious of all the materials that comprise the system to achieve the desired effect:
an exterior wall that sufficiently limits the amount of wetting, while also allows the greatest possible drying.

Building Materials by Permeability

Impermeable Rubber Membranes, Polyethylene Film, Glass, Aluminum Foil (radiant barrier films/insulation), Sheet Metal,
(Class 1 vapor retarder, less than 0.1 perms) Foil-Faced Insulating Sheathings, Foil-Faced Non-insulating Sheathings

Semi-impermeable
Oil-based Paints, Vinyl Wall Coverings, Unfaced Extruded Polystyrene Greater than 1” Thick
(Class 1 vapor retarder, less than 0.1 perms)

Semi-permeable Bitumen Impregnated Kraft Paper, OSB, Unfaced Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Heavy Asphalt Impregnated
(Class III vapor retarder, 1-10 perms) Building Papers (#30 Building Paper), Most Latex-based Paints

Unpainted Gypsum Board and Plaster, Unfaced Fiberglass Insulation, Cellulose Insulation, Stone Wool
Permeable
Insulation, Synthetic Stucco, Most Latex-based Paints, Lightweight Asphalt Impregnated Building Papers
(More than 10 perms)
(#15 building Paper), Asphalt Impregnated Fiberboard Sheathings, Most “House Wraps”

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Overall Strategy in Hot-Humid Climates

Building assemblies need to be protected from wetting by rainwater, ground water, air transport, and vapor diffusion.
The typical strategies used involve water control layers (such as membranes, building papers, and house wraps),
flashings, overhangs, site drainage, and capillary breaks to control rainwater and ground water. Vapor retarders, air
barriers, air pressure control, and control of interior moisture levels (ventilation and dehumidification) are used to
minimize wetting by air transport and vapor diffusion. Figures 4a and 4b illustrate the mechanisms of wetting and
drying for exterior walls.

In designing a wall assembly for a hot-humid climate, the overall strategy is to keep building assemblies from getting
wet from the exterior, from getting wet from the interior, and allowing them to dry to either the exterior, the interior or
both, should they get wet or start out wet, as a result of the construction process or through the use of wet materials.
Accordingly, air barriers and vapor retarders are installed on the exterior of building assemblies, and the building
assemblies are able to dry toward the interior by using permeable wall finishes, installing cavity insulations without
integral vapor retarders (i.e. unfaced insulations) and avoiding interior “non-breathable” wall coverings such as vinyl
wallpaper.

Strategies to reduce wetting include: Strategies to maximize drying include:

• Providing a water control layer to control rainwater • Designing a flow-through assembly: provide
and ground water permeable exterior insulation, avoid impermeable
• Providing flashings, overhangs, site drainage interior wall coverings such as vinyl or epoxy and
• Protecting materials during construction alkyd paints, foil or plastic faced cavity insulations,
and exterior vapor barriers (i.e. the water and air
• Providing a continuous air barrier
control membrane should not be less than 5 perms)
• Providing an under-slab vapor barrier, and a capillary
• Ventilating the cladding
break at wall to slab interfaces
• Providing a vapor retarder on the exterior (10 perms
or less)
• Ventilating the cladding
• Maintaining a slight positive air pressure with
conditioned (dehumidified) air to limit infiltration of
exterior humid air

4
1
3
1 1

2
2
2

2
1

3
5
4 5

Figure 4a: Wetting Mechanisims for Walls Figure 4b: Dry Machanism for Walls

• Rain Water • Evaporation liquid water transported by capillarity to the inside and outside
surfaces
• Water vapor in the air transported by diffusion and/or air movement through the
wall (both to interior and exterior) • Evaporation and vapor transport by diffusion, air leakages, or both either
outward or inward
• Construction moisture and leeks
• Drainage of unabsorbed liquid water, driven by gravity
• Liquid and bound groundwater, driven by capillarity and gravity
• Ventilation by convection through intentional (or unintentional) vented air
cavities behind the cladding

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Ventilated Claddings
Ventilation (exterior airflow behind the cladding) is driven by wind pressure
differences on the face of the building, or solar heated air rising (“stack
effect”). It is useful because it accelerates drying by removing moisture
from the drainage space behind the cladding. The ventilation essentially
decouples the cladding system (the exterior finish) from the rest of the wall
system, and increases the durability of both. Note that providing a ventilated
space behind the cladding is included as a strategy that both reduces wetting
and maximizes drying in flow-through wall assemblies – it accelerates drying
of the cladding after it rains, and permits the rest of the wall to dry to the
exterior after: wetting from leaks, using wet construction materials, and an
excess of interior sources (high interior relative humidity). In order to maximize
this type of drying, vents need to be provided at both the top and the bottom
of the wall, and a clear air space, drainage mat, or draining insulation should
link the vents at the bottom of the wall with those at the top. When exterior
insulation is used, vapor open insulation such as stone wool is preferred
because it accelerates this type of drying, and thus provides a more forgiving
wall assembly.

Water vapor control is particularly important for reservoir claddings exposed

to frequent sunshine. When absorbent cladding materials or retained water
in the drainage space is heated by solar exposure, very large inward vapor
drives can result. These inward drives can cause dangerous summertime
condensation within wall cavities.

Vapor Retarders in Hot-Humid Climates

The exterior vapor control layer in hot-humid climates should not exceed
10 perms. However, it is important here to note that builders and designers
should be careful to not overshoot the mark: selecting a material that is too
vapor closed (less than 5 perms) will also restrict drying. In a well-constructed
wall this may not be problematic. However, in a wall that starts off wet or one
that has a flashing defect or two, it can be devastating. The 5 to 10 perm
recommendation represents a sweet spot for exterior vapor control in hot-
humid climates.

Exterior rigid insulations may be used as the exterior vapor retarder, however,
their permeability is relatively low which restricts drying to the exterior. Vapor-
open exterior insulations such as stone wool, used in conjunction with a vapor
retarder of approximately 10 perms, provides a more forgiving assembly
with increased exterior drying. Additionally, this assembly is more capable
of tolerating leaks and construction moisture. The 5-10 perm vapor retarder
can be achieved by selecting an appropriate fluid applied, self-adhered, or
mechanically fastened water control membrane applied over the sheathing or
CMU back-up wall. Alternately, if plywood or OSB sheathing is used, a more
vapor-open water control layer is permitted since the plywood or OSB itself
provides the vapor control.x

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 Walls that Work
in Hot-Humid Climates
Brick veneer/stone veneer Brick veneer/stone veneer

Drained and vented cavity

Drained and vented cavity

Vapor permeable exterior insulation

Vapor permeable exterior insulation
Designing a flow-through assembly in hot-humid climates
will vary depending on the wall’s structural system, the Membrane or trowel-on or spray
most popular of which are: masonry block walls (typically Membrane or trowel-on or spray
applied or liquid applied water
control layer and air control layer
applied or liquid applied water
CMU), and wood or metal framed walls. Cladding control layer and air control layer

systems will also vary, the most popular of which are: brick Non paper-faced exterior gypsum
sheathing, plywood or oriented stra
or stone veneers, stucco or adhered stone, panel sidings, Concrete block board (OSB)

and lapped siding. Metal channel or wood furring Uninsulated steel stud cavity

Gypsum board Gypsum board

Latex paint or vapor semi- Latex paint or vapor semi-

permeable textured wall fiinish permeable textured wall fiinish

Figure 5 Figure 6

Vapor Profile

Brick veneer/stone veneer Brick veneer/stone veneer Brick veneer/stone veneer

Drained and vented cavity Drained and vented cavity

Drained and vented cavity

Vapor permeable exterior insulation Vapor permeable exterior insulation

Vapor permeable exterior insulation

Membrane or trowel-on or spray

Membrane or trowel-on or spray
applied or liquid applied water
applied or liquid applied water
Membrane or trowel-on or spray control layer and air control layer
control layer and air control layer
applied or liquid applied water
control layer and air control layer
Non paper-faced exterior gypsum Non paper-faced exterior gypsum
sheathing, plywood or oriented strand sheathing, plywood or oriented strand
Concrete block board (OSB) board (OSB)
Insulated wood stud cavity
Metal channel or wood furring Uninsulated steel stud cavity

Figure 5, 6 & 7: Gypsum board Gypsum board

The above configurations work Gypsum board
Latex because the
paint or vapor claddings
semi- Latex paint or vapor semi-
permeable
are all ventilated, they include vaportextured wall(but
control fiinishnot permeable textured wall fiinish Latex paint or vapor semi-
permeable textured wall fiinish
a vapor barrier) at the face of the exterior sheathing
or block wall, and do not include vapor barriers on
the interior. Note that these configurations
Figure 5 can be Figure 6 Figure 7

adapted to any cladding type. Stucco and adhered Vapor Profile Vapor Profile
stone can be installed directly over continuous
insulation by using a paper-backed lath. In high
moisture load conditions, a drainage mat or textured
building wrap can be added to the assembly,
behind the insulation (between the insulation and Brick veneer/stone veneer
eneer/stone veneer Brick veneer/stone veneer
the water and air control membrane). Fiber cement Drained and vented cavity
Drained and vented cavity
and vented cavity and other panel claddings can be installed over
furring strips. For more information on cladding
Vapor permeable exterior insulation Vapor permeable exterior insulation
ermeable exterior insulation
attachment with exterior insulations, refer to ROXUL
Cladding Attachment Solutions for Exterior Insulated Membrane or trowel-on or spray
Membrane or trowel-on or spray
Commercial Walls. applied or liquid applied water
applied or liquid applied water
ane or trowel-on or spray control layer and air control layer
control layer and air control layer
or liquid applied water
ayer and air control layer CMU block walls such as the one shown in Figure 6
Non paper-faced exterior gypsum
may also be insulated from Non
thepaper-faced
interior. exterior gypsum
The insulation
sheathing, plywood or oriented strand sheathing, plywood or oriented strand
e block is not moisture sensitive and does
board not restrict drying
(OSB) board (OSB)

hannel or wood furring

in either direction. Uninsulated steel stud cavity
Insulated wood stud cavity

m board Gypsum board

Gypsum board
aint or vapor semi- Latex paint or vapor semi-
ble textured wall fiinish permeable textured wall fiinish Latex paint or vapor semi-
permeable textured wall fiinish

Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7

Vapor Profile Vapor Profile Vapor Profile

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ROCKWOOL and
High-Performance Walls
for Hot-Humid Climates
Wall assemblies in hot-humid climates must be as
forgiving as possible of damp materials, exterior
wetting, elevated interior relative humidity, and
isolated construction defects.

Proper wall assemblies:

1. include continuous air barriers;

2. are constructed without vapor impermeable

materials;

3. are designed with an exterior vapor retarder of

between 5 and 10 perms

ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation products are

both non-moisture sensitive and permeable to
water vapor whether they are used on the interior
or the exterior. This allows designers and builders to
maximize the drying potential of their walls, which is
critical to performance in hot-humid climates.

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