Sentences with phrase «allowing less moisture»

Now, we're going to make a little flap to cover the zipper seam entirely, allowing less moisture to pass through this vulnerable area.

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Compared to concrete, hempcrete weighs about 90 percent less, uses significantly fewer petrochemicals, is virtually fireproof and, unlike concrete, allows moisture to pass through, reducing mold and mildew problems.

Because there's no moisture barrier over the wood or gypsum sheathing, the system can allow moisture to intrude through less - than - perfect window and door edges or through cracks in the exterior or rooflines, causing the underlying wood or gypsum to deteriorate.