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The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of
water on buildings
Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a
detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other
design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without
jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more
than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an
essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems,
including valuable information on how water behaves and how its
performance can be anticipated and managed in building
design.
With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue
of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the
most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade
water management, foundations, wall and roof construction,
mechanical systems, moisture, and much more Providing authoritative
guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features:
* Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials
and equipment
* An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks
* Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount
Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright)
* Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs
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