The key to preventing extensive moisture damage is discovering it early, when it can be easily fixed. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using microwave radar ...
For homeowners, moisture buildup can cause the biggest headaches. Mold grows on drywall and wood-based materials, creeping along walls, floors and ceilings. Building materials begin to erode and rot.
The moisture vapor carries with it alkalinity and anything that was on the substrate, which is most often old adhesive residue and other contaminants or materials. The substrate can also harbor ...
was for years recognized as the limit of moisture that could be safely tolerated by flooring materials and adhesives. An MVER above three pounds was believed to put many types of flooring ...