Moisture Intrusion: The Growing Threat to Student Housing
Universities Face a Silent, Growing Problem That Can Affect Both New and Old Facilities.
By Darren Draper, PE, CxA and Michael O’Brien, PE, CCP, LEED AP
Universities face a silent, growing problem that can affect both new and old facilities. Not only can it jeopardize student health, but it can also render facilities unfit for occupancy and negatively impact your institution’s reputation.
This is the looming threat of moisture intrusion, and it’s taking a toll on student housing across the country. But in order to address it, we must understand it.