Moisture absorption narrative

Heather Holdridge

Sustainability Director

Lake|Flato Architects

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July 10, 2013

Would anyone be willing to share the narrative they wrote for the description of methods by which absorptive materials were protected from moisture damage? The contractors I'm working with are having a hard time developing this so it would be helpful to have an example to share. Thanks!

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Julia Weatherby

President

Weatherby Design & Co. Engineers

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Tue, 07/23/2013 - 17:17

Appendix C of the document at: http://www.massschoolbuildings.org/sites/default/files/edit-contentfile/Guidelines_Forms/Guidelines_Policies/MA-CHPS_Green_School_Guidelines_2009.pdf has a sample spec for protecting materials from moisture. Hope that helps.

Allison Beer McKenzie

Architect, Director of Sustainability

SHP Leading Design

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Thu, 09/05/2013 - 17:16

The CHPS appendix is great. The narratives I typically see are as simple as storing absorbent materials inside or under cover. Elevating absorbent off the ground and/or protecting absorbent materials with tarps or other coverings.

Omar Elrawy

Green Building Consultant | Researcher

GreenA Consultants

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Mon, 09/15/2014 - 11:24

Julia, Can you please supply me with another link for the document (appendix C) since that the above link is no more available. Thanks