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Chapter 3 Constructing to Prevent Moisture Problems................................................................................................ 67 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 67 Pre-Construction Planning................................................................................................................. 71 Site Drainage Construction................................................................................................................ 74 Foundation Construction................................................................................................................... 76 Wall Construction............................................................................................................................. 78 Roof and Ceiling Assembly Construction............................................................................................. 80 Plumbing System Installation............................................................................................................ 82 HVAC System Installation.................................................................................................................. 84 Chapter 4 Operating and Maintaining Moisture-Controlled Environments....................................................................... 87 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 87 Site Drainage Maintenance............................................................................................................... 90 Foundation Maintenance................................................................................................................... 92 Wall Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 93 Roof and Ceiling Assembly Maintenance............................................................................................ 95 Plumbing System Operation and Maintenance.................................................................................... 98 HVAC System Operation and Maintenance.......................................................................................... 99 Appendix A - The "Pen Test"........................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B - Roof Inspection Checklist......................................................................................... B-1 Appendix C - Testing Moisture During Construction..................................................................... C-1 Appendix D - Air Pressure Mapping............................................................................................... D-1 Appendix E - HVAC Inspection Checklist....................................................................................... E-1 Appendix F - Site Drainage Maintenance.......................................................................................F-1 Appendix G - Dampness & Mold Evaluation.................................................................................. G-1 Glossary............................................................................................................................................. H-1 iv