Water and Moisture Control in Buildings

Moisture is essential for life. Without it, life is impossible. However, moisture can become an enemy when it invades the interior of a building, persists, spreads, damages structural elements and belongings, and promotes the growth of mold, which threatens human health, and encourages mold and decay damage.

Moisture is one of the most common causes of structural damage. Moisture-related problems are complex and widespread. Solving these problems requires a thorough understanding of building techniques and materials or elements.

This book deals with water and moisture control in building elements. To this end, it examines the control of rising damp, moisture absorption, condensation, leakage, and drainage water in all parts of a building, from the roof to the walls and foundation, and from the ceiling to the floor; in this context, it covers building and waterproofing materials, the selection and rules for using waterproofing materials, and examples of waterproofing applications, as well as green roofs, green walls, structural landscaping, and water.