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Mold

Appendix C of the Building Air Quality Guide: Moisture, Mold and Mildew

Appendix C of the Building Air Quality guide provides information on:

Relative Humidity, Vapor Pressure and Condensation
Taking Steps to Reduce Moisture
Identifying and Correcting Common Problems from Mold and Mildew

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Appendix C: Moisture, Mold and Mildew (PDF)(6 pp, 202 K)