Secondary Author(s)
Parker, Danny; Beal, David; Chasar, David; Martin, Eric; McIlvaine, Janet; Moyer, Neil
Report Number
FSEC-GP-255-04
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-GP-255-04.pdf
Keywords
Moisture; Buildings; Hot Humid Climates
Abstract
The Southeastern U.S. experiences hot, humid conditions throughout the summer months and in Florida, one of the high growth states with large number of homes, these conditions can prevail throughout most of the year. As a result it is not uncommon to find extensive mold, soft drywall, buckled floors, damaged ceilings and other moisture problems in new and existing site built and manufactured homes. Since 1999, as a result of participation in the U.S. DOE funded Building America program, the authors have developed first hand experience and conducted research in these areas. This paper provides a brief summary of the state of the art and research needs for three areas - Manufactured (mobile) Homes, Unvented Attics and Slab-on-grade floors.
Date Published
2-12-2004
Subjects
Hot Humid Climates; Buildings - Moisture
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Chandra, Subrato, "Alleviating Moisture Problems Hot, Humid Climate Housing" (2004). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 548.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/548
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Notes
Original Publication: Subrato Chandra, Danny Parker, David Beal, David Chasar, Eric Martin, Janet McIlvaine, Neil Moyer, "Alleviating Moisture Problems in Hot, Humid Climate Housing", Position Paper for NSF Housing Research Agenda Workshop, UCF, Feb. 12-14, 2004