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Mechanically Driven Sources of Water Damage

Most moisture problems can be diagnosed by looking at the condition and asking how much water it took to create that problem. Solving the problem amounts to asking where that amount of water could have come from and where it should go.

Mold Remediation Factsheet

Here is an easy-to-understand informational piece co-authored by Bill Weber, GC,CR,CIEC,CMRS of AVELAR that relates to mold remediation.

Revisiting the Four Ds of Wall Design

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.

Water 101 – Contractor’s Introduction to the Properties of Water

Senior Principal Lonnie Haughton presents this introduction of fundamental ‘real-world’ aspects of the properties of water.

Comparable Aspects of Forensic Fire and Water Investigations

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

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