1 IEQ and Building Investigations Case Study Rowhouse, Trenton NJ J. Ponessa, Ph.D.
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IEQ and Building Investigations
Case Study
Rowhouse, Trenton NJ
J. Ponessa, Ph.D.
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3 Story Brick Rowhome
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First Floor
Living room
Moderate water damage to ceiling at wall; otherwise in good condition
Where was water coming from?
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First Floor (cont.)
Kitchen
Stove, sink clean; walls dirty, areas behind stove filthy
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First Floor (cont.)
Bathroom
Epic mold
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First Floor (cont.)
Bathroom (cont.)
Rotted sill at back of tub-shower
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Second Floor–Above Living Room
Bedroom
Severe water damage to wall, ceiling
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Where is this coming from?
Let’s take a look outside
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An outside walkaround is always a good idea, especially when there is a
moisture problem
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More Exterior Clues
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Recall the Floor Plan
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Exterior, Side Alley(adjacent to damaged rooms)
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A Closer Look…
Flashing missing
Mortar erosion in wall, sill missing
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And BelowBroken concrete, depression (also note missing
mortar)
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Conclusion
This building is on a serious downward spiral and will soon become uninhabitable if corrective action is not taken soon
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Other Common Places To Find Moisture Problems
Sink cabinets Behind tub & shower walls