Water is one of the Earth’s most plentiful and powerful forces in nature, creating massive canyons, deep caves, and thundering waterfalls.  Keeping a force of this magnitude from entering and damaging our buildings and dwellings requires a combination of good design, vigilant maintenance, and quick action when moisture events occur.  Moisture Management is committed to helping our clients implement all three.

Ensuring that your building is waterproofed correctly and “in the dry” is essential to maintaining structurally sound, mold-free building environments.  Water infiltration, even in small amounts, can cause substantial damage to your building and its contents.  For example, mold growth can begin in as little as 24 to 48 hours after moisture entry has occurred, continuing until the water source has ceased and the mold destroyed.  Regrettably, water infiltration through and into walls, windows, and below grade elements can often go unnoticed for some time, allowing the resulting damage to spread from the initial point of entry.  Therefore, regular inspections and pro-active maintenance to these vital building elements is critical to preventing moisture infiltration and the resulting interior damage.

In addition to mold exposure, building and roof leaks contribute to:

•  The loss or damage of product inventory and/or expensive interior assets
• Compromising the structural integrity of the building
• Decreasing productivity and morale among employees
• Increasing your legal liability for injuries and mold exposure
• Lowering the life cycle of your buildings vital structural components

The best defense in preventing the problems listed above is to stop moisture from entering in the first place.  Moisture Management advocates regular building envelope inspections by our trained professionals to locate current deficiencies, while identifying future areas of concern.  In conclusion, waterproofing is an essential maintenance activity that should be made a priority for wise building owners and managers.