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Reports on the advantage of air conditioning system without the refrigerated cases. Design considerations of supermarkets' air conditioning system; Installation cost; Operating cost; Moisture control of mechanical cooling equipment.

Kitchens and bathrooms are two major sources of pollutants in both commercial and residential buildings. Cooking releases heat, smoke (containing both particulate matter and gaseous pollutants) and moisture, all of [...]

Information about the success of the 2013 mid-year meeting of the Flooring Contractors Association's (FCICA) is presented, which included a special training seminar about SytemOne as well as Ardex's line of moisture control products and educational sessions.

The article reports on the range of solutions developed by heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry to deal with moisture. It states that the industry has embraced several approaches including the use of filter driers, nitrogen purges, and sealants as well as hydroflourocarbons (HFC) refrigerant systems which have greater ability to retain moisture. Mike Benack of Nu-Calgon claims that they used dehydrating agent to solve moisture in systems.

Weep Guard, an extruded polystyrene insulation system from Owens Corning Corp., is the first product to combine rigid foam insulation with a mortar control device. Not only does the product have features that help alleviate moisture issues, but it also helps masonry professionals increase their efficiency by eliminating the labor involved in installing two separate products.

Aquafin Vaportight Coat is an epoxy-based applied vapor barrier, by Aquafin, used to reduce moisture vapor emissions of up to 25 lb. This helps to eliminate problems such as delamination and bubbling and allows safe installation of adhesives and floor coverings. Vaportight Coat is compatible with most systems and a variety of adhesives, the manufacturer says. It is available in two formulations: SG-1 for light-duty applications up to 10 lb of vapor pressure and SG-2 for vapor pressures of up to 25 lb. SG-2 also prevents capillary infiltration of oil and other chemicals and can be used to treat oil-contaminated slabs.