Consumers expect their new homes to last, and durability is an important feature to buyers. The Environments For Living® program includes multiple moisture management features that contribute to durability, since water is generally regarded as the most important factor adversely affecting building materials.

The program allows builders to build homes that are more tolerant to moisture events, leading to a potential reduction in risk and enhanced customer satisfaction. By providing tools to manage air flows and moisture inside the home, and managing normal moisture flows inside wall assemblies, the Environments For Living® program's requirements reduce the potential for excessive interior moisture. These requirements help manage moisture generated from daily activities like showering and cooking. In addition, program requirements for pressure balancing, fresh air ventilation and right-sized HVAC equipment all work in concert to help address humidity and the potential for interior moisture problems.

Meeting this challenge means reduced potential for risk and offers a more durable home to buyers.