Condensation, moisture absorption and, subsequently, mold or organic growth are often a result of high indoor dew point combined with cool surface temperatures.
Indoor Dew Point: Maintaining Comfort, Avoiding Building Damage
7/1/20 8:00 AM / by Alex Falck posted in Building Health
How Restaurants Can Verify Proper Ventilation for Health & Comfort
5/20/20 8:00 AM / by Melink posted in Commissioning, HVAC Test & Balance, Building Health
If you have owned or operated a restaurant, you are familiar with the challenges of maintaining proper airflow throughout the building.
Prevent Sick Buildings: Why Positive Building Pressure Matters
4/2/20 8:15 AM / by Darryl Stones posted in HVAC Test & Balance, Building Health
Can a building get sick? I’ll give you the answer up front: Yes, sure, most definitely — a building can get “sick.”
COVID-19 Closures: Mitigating Damage to Unoccupied Buildings
3/25/20 8:15 AM / by Cameron Lenard posted in Building Health, Construction
As states across the U.S. are working to flatten the curve, many businesses are impacted by COVID-19 closures as a result of “stay at home” or “shelter in place” orders to limit human interaction and prevent the virus’s spread.
How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Building Health?
3/11/20 11:16 AM / by Alex Falck posted in Building Health
As we transition from dry, cool winter months to hot, humid summer months, you may be saying to yourself, “Woohoo! Bring on the heat!” However, seasonal changes can affect building health.