Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings

by John Carmody and Joseph Lstiburek

Book Overview

In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problemsaffect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure, butthe comfort and health of the occupants. This reference is thefirst to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment techniquesin a problem/solution format. Opening with an introductoryexplanation of the nature and causes of mold, mildew, andcondensation, the book gives specific advice on heated, cooled, andcombination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471318639
• ISBN13: 9780471318637
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

Tons of info and diagrams

This book has a load of information in it and many helpful diagrams. I am pleased to have added this to my collection of moisture books.

Moisture Control Handbook review

This book is great for explaining to our clients the challeges they are having, the way to prevent and a great picture how it should have been done. It is in simple english for anyone to understand.

An excellent practical reference

This is an excellent introductory overview of practical problems and solutions relating to moisture control in buildings. The diagrams are outstanding! The emphasis is on moisture problems and solutions in low-rise framed buildings. My only disappointment is that the underlying physics are not described and that predictive techniques are not presented. An excellent reference book for builders, and a must read for anyone involved with trouble shooting, inspecting, insuring, repairing, and restoring building envelopes