Jesse Clarke from Pro Clima on Moisture Control in Buildings

In this episode of The Master Builders Podcast co-hosts Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw sit down with Jesse Clarke to chat about moisture in the building industry, with such factors like energy efficiency being a major consideration.

Jesse is a building scientist and engineer and works as the Building Science Manager for Pro Clima. He has an in-depth understanding of the science behind moisture and building structures and explains how having the right construction materials, mindset, and systems can prevent moisture from entering structures.

HIGHLIGHTS

05:02 Introduction to Jesse and his expertise in building

08:35 What is moisture? (It is not a simple as it seems)

11:48 Condensation and mould in Australia

16:48 Improving buildings by changing construction materials

23:53 Solutions: Systems and membranes