Here is an easy-to-understand informational piece co-authored by Bill Weber, GC,CR,CIEC,CMRS of AVELAR that relates to mold remediation.
In 1999, renowned Canadian consultants Donald Hazleden and Paul Morris presented a seminal paper, “Designing for durable wood construction: the 4Ds”, that summarized the 4 D’s (deflection, drainage, drying, and durable – aka, decay-resistant – materials) of successful wall design.
Senior Principal Lonnie Haughton presents this introduction of fundamental ‘real-world’ aspects of the properties of water.
In January 2015, a major fire destroyed roofing and attic spaces (Photo 1) and top floor apartments (Photo 2) at an historic three-story, wood-framed, mixed-used building