flashing - The Dri Guy

Moisture and ventilation are essential to proper construction. But when two business owners decided to install an addition to their Ohio-based building in 2004, they neglected to include even the most basic steps for proper moisture management during the construction process. 

15 years later, their carelessness & negligence resulted in extensive (and costly) damage thanks to the inevitable effects of moisture.

Article by: Building Enclosure Magazine 

“A unique seven-story building in the Midwest exhibited leakage problems resulting in interior finish damage and mold problems.
The leakage problem, evaluated following the protocol of ASTM E2128,

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