Are your airtight homes secretly rotting from the inside out? 🏡In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Popielarski, Senior Home Energy Rater from Home Energy Raters, and Kaylen Handly, Technical Innovation Manager at Benjamin Obdyke, to tackle the unseen risks of moisture, poor ventilation, and new code requirements. From vapor barriers gone wrong to building failures caused by outdated practices, this one’s packed with brutal lessons and real solutions.Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or homeowner trying to understand what’s happening behind the walls—this episode is a must-watch.👇 Learn more from Andrew and Kaylen:🌐 www.energycodehelp.com📲 Instagram: @homeenergyraters 🌐 www.benjaminobdyke.com 📲 Instagram: @benjaminobdyke📺 Watch the BuildX Podcast on YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA🌐 Read our blog on BuildX.com/Podcast⏱️ Chapters00:00 - Intro: Meet Andrew & Kaylen03:00 - What is Benjamin Obdyke?07:00 - Common Wall Failures & Material Tech14:00 - Vapor Barriers vs Vapor Wise19:30 - Condensation Catastrophes26:00 - Real-World Failure Cases32:00 - Window Flashing Flaws38:00 - Siding Assembly Red Flags45:00 - Lab Testing vs Real Life54:00 - How to Get Help from the Experts58:00 - Wrap-UpJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸#BuildX #BuildingScience #BenjaminObdyke #EnergyCode #MoistureControl #Flashings #Housewrap #VaporBarrier #SmartBuilding #JustBuildBaby #ConstructionLife #BuilderTips #HomeRenovation #NewEnglandBuilders #Tradespeople #Craftsmanship #ConstructionTalk #DIYProjects #HomeImprovementTips #JobsiteStories #Remodeling #ConstructionMarketing #PodcastClip #ToolTips #RenovationNation #SmartBuilding #HouseGoals #ThisOldHouse #BuildSmart #ConstructionInnovation #ResidentialConstruction #BlueCollarPride #ModernHomes #GeneralContractor #TradeTalk #SustainableBuilding #BuildingCode #MassConstruction #ConstructionEducation #FieldWork