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Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility
The general contractor of a 50-bed Midwest medical facility was facing a million dollar repair cost and a potential lawsuit due to winter frost and ice buildup in above-ceiling spaces, soffits and clerestories. The contractor found an innovative solution and avoided replacing the costly air barrier.
By Richard Scott
April 16, 2019
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by Richard Scott
Richard Scott, AIA, NCARB, is a Senior Forensic Architect at Liberty Building Forensics Group with more than 35 years of architectural experience and an expert in building envelopes. He has conducted more than 500 forensic investigations and has helped solve some of the most complicated mold and moisture failures in the world. Liberty Building Forensics Group is committed to solve, fix, prevent and recover the world’s most complex building mold and moisture failures. Contact us at g.dubose@libertybuilding.com or by phone at (407) 703-1317.
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