Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial
Buildings
In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problems
affect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure,
but the comfort and health of the occupants. This reference
is the first to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment
techniques in a problem/solution format.
Opening with an introductory explanation of the nature and causes
of mold, mildew, and condensation, the book gives specific advice
on heated, cooled, and combination environments, plus a short
course in the dynamics of moisture movement within buildings.
Other invaluable coverage includes:
- Clear, detailed recommended
practices for all United States climates
- Practices for cooling as
well as heating climates (often, heating climate solutions
are applied in cooling climates, where problems and solutions
are completely different)
- An overall, systematic view
of moisture problems-including how mechanical systems and
occupant lifestyles can create and also resolve moisture
problems
- Actual case studies of buildings
with moisture problems that illustrate the principles and
practices presented in the book
This detailed, no-nonsense exploration
of moisture cause and effect-as well as its protection and remediation-will
expand readers’ knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture
Control Handbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,
mechanical engineers, building science researchers, building
product manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial building
owners.
Table of Contents:
- Mold, Mildew, and Condensation
- Moisture Movement
- Design Considerations for
Building Assemblies
- Moisture Control Practices
for Heating Climates
- Moisture Control Practices
for Mixed Climates
- Moisture Control Practices
for Cooling Climates
- Case Studies of Moisture
Problems
- References/Bibliography
- Index
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