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CHAPTER ONE

Through the Spectrum of Moisture Control: Discover the Inseparable Relation

Between Insulation, Vapor Barriers and Moisture Control . 1

CHAPTER TWO

Deeper the Rabbit Hole with Insulation/Vapor Barrier Systems: Make Sure Your

Insulation/Vapor Barrier System is Sealed and Continuous . 41

CHAPTER THREE

Moisture Control and Insulation/Vapor Barrier System in the Cold Northern and in the

Hot Humid Southern Climates: Watch Where You Place the Insulation and Vapor Barrier .  . 81

CHAPTER FOUR

Controlling High Indoor Humidity in Hospitals, Indoor Swimming Pools, Ice Rinks, Etc.:

Only Foresight Allows for a Durable Building with High Humidity . 109

CHAPTER FIVE

Failing Roofs Without Any Roofing Faults: There is More to Leaking Roofs Than Lousy Roofers . 127

CHAPTER SIX

Moisture Control and Insulation Systems in Metal Buildings: Scrimping on the Design Now

Risks Spending on Lawyers Later . 141

CHAPTER SEVEN

Chilled Water Pipe Insulation Problems: Check Your Insulation Thickness, Your Vapor Barrier

Durability, and the Expertise of Your Designer . 161

CHAPTER EIGHT

Pipe Insulation Commissioning, Specifications, and Durability: The Rightly Designed and Installed

Pipe Insulation System Will Protect Your Investment . 183

CHAPTER NINE

Underground Pipes Insulation Systems Longevity: Read the Geologist's Report and Save Yourself

a Lifetime of Regret . 205

CHAPTER TEN

Managing Moisture Problems of Rain, Cracked Clapboards, Synthetic Stucco, Peeling Paints,

Leaky Flashing and Caulk: Follow the Instructions of Manufacturers to the Tee

(Even Instructions on Paint Cans!) . 223

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Why Most Energy Efficiency Fads Pass on Like They Never Existed? Use the Right

Insulation/Vapor Barrier System to Save on Your Building Expenses and Energy Bills . . 259

CHAPTER TWELVE

Insulation Systems Solves Damp Basement, Cracked Foundation and Ground Water Problems:

Crawlspaces Ought to be Outlawed . 271

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Moisture-Related Problems: Pay Attention to Small

Details and Insulate All Your Pipes . 281

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

People, Learning, Marketing, Business, Money, and Quality Control: It Ain't Over Till It's Over . 303

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

History of the Lotz Family in the Insulation Industry: Teaching Others is the Best Gift You Could Ever Give . .   . 315