Weathertightness in Buildings (And Why it Matters)—with Jesse Clarke

In his book Rottenomics, Peter Dyer states that "if all leaky dwellings were to be fixed along the lines advocated by the dominant camp, a conservative estimate of the eventual cost would be $52.3 billion." His books and research stress the importance of weathertightness as a key measure to prevent further property damages and health risks. In the seventh episode of The Long Game, we sit down with building scientist Jesse Clarke of Pro Clima. Jesse taps into his wealth of experience in building physics to discuss weathertightness, risks posed by water damage, and Pro Clima’s mission in leading the industry towards best practice. Jesse also touches on building material durability, the interplay between weathertightness energy efficiency and comfort. Lastly, we look at the state of construction today and trends that will shape its future.