Infiltration
When air comes into a structure through cracks or openings in a building, usually due
to negative pressure.
Exfiltration
When air leaves a structure through cracks or openings in a building usually due to
positive pressure.
What is the significance of 30% moisture content?
Can support wet rot in wood, as well as fiber saturation.
To determine initial dehumidifier capacity recommendations, what must be
known?
Cubic feet, class of water, Dehumidifier type.
, What two documents determine if evaporation and dehumidification are
complete?
Moisture map & daily humidity record.
What is HEPA?
High Efficiency Particulate Air, 99.97% effective @ .3 microns
What is the significance of 16% moisture content?
Can support mold growth in wood.
What are examples of Category 3 water?
-Sewage
- Ground surface water, rivers/streams
- all flooding from sea water
- wind-driven rain, weather related events
- toilet backflows from beyond the P trap
What is the S-500?
Standard of Care for the Water Restoration Industry