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1 IEQ and Building Investigations Case Study Rowhouse, Trenton NJ J. Ponessa, Ph.D.
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2 3 Story Brick Rowhome
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3 First Floor Living room Moderate water damage to ceiling at wall; otherwise in good condition Where was water coming from?
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4 First Floor (cont.) Kitchen Stove, sink clean; walls dirty, areas behind stove filthy
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5 First Floor (cont.) Bathroom Epic mold
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6 First Floor (cont.) Bathroom (cont.) Rotted sill at back of tub- shower
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7 Second Floor–Above Living Room Bedroom Severe water damage to wall, ceiling
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8 Where is this coming from? Let’s take a look outside
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9 An outside walkaround is always a good idea, especially when there is a moisture problem
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10 More Exterior Clues
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11 Recall the Floor Plan
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12 Exterior, Side Alley (adjacent to damaged rooms)
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13 A Closer Look… Flashing missing Mortar erosion in wall, sill missing
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14 And Below Broken concrete, depression (also note missing mortar)
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15 Conclusion This building is on a serious downward spiral and will soon become uninhabitable if corrective action is not taken soon
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16 Other Common Places To Find Moisture Problems Sink cabinets Behind tub & shower walls
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