{"product_id":"moisture-control-handbook-principles-and-practices-for-residential-and-small-commercial-buildings-0471318639","title":"Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0471318639\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lstiburek, Joseph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes:* clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates* practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different)* an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems* actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the bookThis detailed, no-nonsense exploration of moisture cause andeffect--as well as its protection and remediation--will expandreaders' knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture ControlHandbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,mechanical engineers, building science researchers, buildingproduct manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial buildingowners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51935053775136,"sku":"NEW0471318639","price":119.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/moisture-control-handbook-principles-and-practices-for-residential-and-small-commercial-buildings-0471318639","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}