http://emuarchitects.com/2013/11/01/case-study-new-windows-lead-to-mold/ architectural design services and sustainability consulting in and around Cavriago, Reggio Emilia, Italy Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://emuarchitects.com/2013/11/01/case-study-new-windows-lead-to-mold/#comment-9585 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:41:16 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=3327#comment-9585 Informative case study. Sometimes the wrong professionals can be hired to perform construction tasks without knowing the design components or the applicable codes. The dew point in the wall resulting in condensation and mold was a combination of poor insulation and lack of proper ventilation.

]]> http://emuarchitects.com/2013/11/01/case-study-new-windows-lead-to-mold/#comment-9584 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:36:51 +0000 http://emuarchitects.com/?p=3327#comment-9584 Reblogged this on duanetilden and commented:
Case study of an improperly designed energy retrofit project where airtight windows and other measures were taken without an integrated approach. The failure to upgrade the building envelope resulted in mold formation due to persistent condensation inside the building walls & ceilings.

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