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Apr 26, 2012
Mold Damage Due to Moisture Intrusion
Publication: Forensic Engineering (2000)
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One of the primary functions of a building is to control the exchange of energy and moisture between the external environment and habitable spaces. Moisture intrusion, that is unwanted or unplanned moisture, is a long-standing problem that building owners and managers face daily. Unwanted moisture can be introduced into a building through direct and indirect means. Direct means include water intrusion through roof, flooding, permeation through foundations, leaks, etc. Indirect means include water vapor pressure differences between the outdoor environment and the interior of the building, and occupant activities of cooking, showering, and shampooing of carpets. Regardless of the means of moisture intrusion the results can be very serious not only to building materials but also to occupant comfort and health due to microbiological growth on environmental surfaces and within building cavities.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Francis M. Gallo
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