Guide for Concrete Slabs That Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials
Author: ACI Committee 302
Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 0870312200
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: ACI Committee 302
Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 0870312200
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Howard M. Kanare
Publisher: Portland Cement Assn
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9780893122652
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Unwanted moisture in concrete floors causes millions of dollars in damage to buildings annually in the United States and Canada. Problems from excessive moisture include deterioration and debonding of floor coverings, trip-and-fall hazards, microbial gowth leading to reduced indoor air quality, staining and deterioration of building finishes. Understanding moisture in concrete leads to design of floors and flooring systems that provide excellent service for many years. This book discusses sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects.
Author: Howard M. Kanare
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Unwanted moisture in concrete floors causes millions of dollars in damage to buildings annually in the United States. Problems from excessive moisture include deterioration and debonding of floor coverings, trip-and-fall hazards, microbial growth leading to reduced indoor air quality, staining and deterioration of building finishes. Understanding moisture in concrete leads to design of floors and flooring systems that provide excellent service for many years. This book discusses sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects"--P. ii.
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2004-10-01
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0309091934
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.
Author: ACI Committee 302
Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13: 0870311514
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Special Advisory Committee on Protection from Moisture for Slab-on-Ground Construction and for Habitable Spaces below Grade
Publisher:
Published: 1959
Total Pages: 90
ISBN-13:
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