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IEQ and Building Investigations

IEQ and Building Investigations. Case Study Rowhouse , Trenton NJ. J. Ponessa, Ph.D. 3 Story Brick Rowhome. First Floor. Living room Moderate water damage to ceiling at wall; otherwise in good condition Where was water coming from?. First Floor (cont.). Kitchen

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IEQ and Building Investigations

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  1. IEQ and Building Investigations Case Study Rowhouse, Trenton NJ J. Ponessa, Ph.D.

  2. 3 Story Brick Rowhome

  3. First Floor Living room • Moderate water damage to ceiling at wall; otherwise in good condition • Where was water coming from?

  4. First Floor (cont.) Kitchen • Stove, sink clean; walls dirty, areas behind stove filthy

  5. First Floor (cont.) Bathroom • Epic mold

  6. First Floor (cont.) Bathroom (cont.) • Rotted sill at back of tub-shower

  7. Second Floor–Above Living Room Bedroom Severe water damage to wall, ceiling

  8. Where is this coming from? Let’s take a look outside

  9. An outside walkaround is always a good idea, especially when there is a moisture problem

  10. More Exterior Clues

  11. Recall the Floor Plan

  12. Exterior, Side Alley(adjacent to damaged rooms)

  13. A Closer Look… • Flashing missing • Mortar erosion in wall, sill missing

  14. And Below Broken concrete, depression (also note missing mortar)

  15. Conclusion This building is on a serious downward spiral and will soon become uninhabitable if corrective action is not taken soon

  16. Other Common Places To Find Moisture Problems Sink cabinets Behind tub & shower walls

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