Your home’s first defense against weather, moisture, and temperature changes is something most homeowners don’t think much about until it fails: the exterior building envelope. When we talk about exterior building envelope failures, we’re referring to breakdowns in the protective outer shell of your home — siding, stucco, windows, flashing, and weather barriers. These components are meant to work together to keep water and air out. When they don’t, the results can be serious and expensive. What Is an Exterior … [Read more...] about Understanding Exterior Building Envelope Failures & How to Fix Them