Preventing Moisture & Mold Problems: Design & Construction Guidelines

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A new set of guidelines for designing and constructing moisture free buildings has been established. The manual, Preventing Moisture & Mold Problems: Design & Construction Guidelines, provides proven guidelines on specific ways to avoid moisture and mold problems.

Introducing the latest information for designers, contractors, and building owners on today’s key issues. Specific instructions for solutions of:

- Building envelope and rainwater intrusion
- HVAC systems and humidity control
- Moisture and mold


This 100-page manual provides a series of proven guidelines on specific ways to construct building envelopes and HVAC systems to avoid these problems.

This manual was originally prepared for the Walt Disney Company and was produced by CH2M HILL. It has been used as a guide for successfully completing more than $2 billion in new construction.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) has adopted this manual as a continuing education monograph for architects nationwide.

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Together the authors (David Odom and George DuBose) have over 35 years of experience in predicting, preventing, diagnosing, and successfully remediating moisture and mold problems in over 500 buildings.

"Moisture & mold problems can be prevented and this manual tells you how!" - Florida Architect

“The concepts presented in this manual should be studied and followed in every building project.” - Major Resort Developer

“The lawyers who will be negatively impacted by this manual will need to find another niche market.” -Florida Design Initiative