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Our Expectations for Building Enclosures • They keep building components dry • They maintain a temperate environment • They are long lasting • They do not make you sick Water and Moisture Problems are the Leading Cause of Construction Defects Litigation Moisture = Problems
Conditions for Mold Growth • Surface Temperature of 30-130 o FMost grow 40-105 o F • Air • Food source can be a dirty surface • Surface relative humidity of around 70% Controlling Moisture is the Key Factor in Designing and Building Structures That: • Resist the growth of fungal organisms • Are healthy to live and work in • Are durable and long lasting Moisture Loads from Wind Driven Rain Can Be Significant Wind pressure creates water column. Water column refers to the height that water is lifted due to positive pressure on the exterior of the building envelope. Sliding Glass Door 1.77 inches WC 60 mph Wind Speed 9.216 lbs per sq ft
Page 1: Better Design & Building Practices
Page 5 and 6: Rain Screens • Have an air space
Page 7 and 8: Approaches to Moisture Management t
Page 9: Brick and Moisture
Page 12 and 13: The Three Barriers Air Barrier & Wa
Page 15 and 16: Change in Relative Humidity Do Not
Page 17 and 18: Avoid Horizontal Valleys Water Catc
Page 19 and 20: Install Kickout Flashings No Kickou
Page 22 and 23: Wrap Is Reversed Shingled Kick out
Page 24 and 25: Kick out diverter under stucco Cour
Page 26 and 27: Do Not X-cut at Window Header
Page 28: Steve Easley Steve Easley
Page 33 and 34: Window Classifications and Design P

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