Controlling moisture indoors is critically important if you want to avoid the many problems that can result from too much indoor moisture. Since walls are the barrier between the air inside and outside of your home, exterior walls are often the site of moisture problems. For this reason, it is essential to construct your walls in a manner that resists moisture.
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