{"product_id":"moisture-control-handbook-john-carmody-9780471318637","title":"Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings","description":"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 environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes: \u003cbr\u003e * clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates\u003cbr\u003e * practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different)\u003cbr\u003e * an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems\u003cbr\u003e * actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the book\u003cbr\u003e This 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Lstiburek, John Carmody\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0471318639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780471318637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.46h x 8.60w x 0.79d","brand":"Joseph Lstiburek","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43919877964031,"sku":"9780471318637","price":130.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_de2ea6a0-5d22-4700-98cc-4c7d3765b98f.jpg?v=1680812410","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/moisture-control-handbook-john-carmody-9780471318637","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}