MTI - Masonry Technology Inc. - is dedicated to providing world class products,  up-to-date information, and useful education and training to the building envelope moisture management community.

Winter 2016-17
E-News from Masonry Technology Inc.
MTI is all about drainage at all levels of the building envelope.   MTI's above-grade products include rainscreen drainage planes and weeps that feature MTI's exclusive "True Channel" technology, delivering unmatched moisture removal capability and the highest recycled content in the industry. MTI's proven basement moisture management products have been installed in thousands of homes, eliminating wet basement problems and providing a healthier living environment.
Habitat for Humanity and a  Unique Drainage Retrofit 
Clapboard Sided Habitat for Humanity Home

Habitat for Humanity's mission is ambitious and its volunteers are humble, building community and affordable homes for families. With thousands of annual projects, Habitat is a "Top 10" homebuilder, working in both new construction and renovation. 

A recent project in North Carolina renovated and restored a beautiful turn of the century home. The energy audit revealed that the exterior building envelope was simply clapboard siding nailed directly to the studs, with no sheathing. This classic construction technique allowed the building to breathe and drain. However, this drafty system would quickly diminish this home's affordability.

Danny Gough of Energy Solutions understood that simply adding insulation without managing moisture wasn't a sustainable solution and contacted MTI's moisture management experts. MTI designed a special retrofit drainage system with Sure Cavity to be installed on the interior of the stud cavity, which could then be filled with insulation and closed with sheet rock. This preserved the exterior cladding and improved the energy efficiency of the building envelope while protecting the building from moisture intrusion.

MTI CEO and founder, John Koester, was happy to supply drainage products and expertise to this Habitat project free of charge. Hats off to the volunteers that make projects like this possible, and best wishes to the family who will call this house "home."

Questions About Moisture Management Details in Your Projects?
Start at the  Hyperspecs Detail Drawing Library for 200+ moisture management details. These details are the results of working with architects and contractors to address moisture management in specific wall systems.

If you find what you need or still have questions call us at
800-879-3348 or use our Contact Form to connect with the moisture management experts at MTI.
AIA Approved Course: Draining Your Wall, Not Your Wallet

Our latest course focuses on the relationship between temperature and moisture management. This time of year everyone in the Upper Midwest is wearing personal insulation: winter coats. However, when coats get wet they don't insulate anymore. The same goes for insulation in your walls. This course explores the importance of managing moisture as energy codes ramp up and additional insulation is added to buildings. 
We Can Help!

We often encounter the unexpected in something as complex as the design process for a new building. And nothing effects the sustainability, energy efficiency and long term building occupant health like moisture. 

That's why MTI provides experts to help with your moisture management questions.  We give you access to real people with real answers.  Call us at 800-879-3348 or use our Contact Form to get the answers you need to ensure that moisture doesn't pose a problem down the road.
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