Moisture Control Specification for NAVFAC

New Specification as part of the Sustainable Design requirement for Navy projects

 

Specification:  Establish and implement a moisture control strategy for controlling moisture flows and condensation to prevent building damage and mold contamination

 

SkyeTec provides indoor environmental quality services that meet specifications for many building types. Maintaining proper indoor air quality is critical to the health and well-being of occupants, and fulfills the NAVFAC Moisture Control Specification, LEED for Schoools EQ Credit 10-Mold Prevention, and LEED IEQ Credits 3.1 and 3.2.

 

For years, SkyeTec has successfully implemented a timely, thorough, and proven Moisture Intrusion and Mold Prevention Program in educational, residential, office, and healthcare facilities.

 

SkyeTec offers the following professional services:

  • Verify adequate moisture content of stored materials
  • Verify proper sealing of floor and wall penetrations
  • Verify proper installation and sealing of ducts
  • Document proper Relative Humidity levels
  • Verify proper installation of building wrap, flashing, and windows
  • Validate construction methods relative to moisture, humidity and potential mold
  • Address and thoroughly document unexpected water events
  • Produce a series of basic maintenance guidelines for the building owner and occupants

 

Inspection findings and data are gathered, and documentation is provided to create punch lists, verify action items and generate trend reports.

 

SkyeTec has pro-actively implemented mold prevention programs on hundreds of projects during construction when the impact to indoor air quality is most critical.

 

SkyeTec incorporates the broad-based training, qualifications, experience and expertise of our team members to deliver real time results. Our recommendations include efficient and effective solutions which in turn promote best practices, risk reduction, and end user satisfaction.

 

Project types:

  • Office                                        
  • Healthcare
  • Student Housing                                 
  • Educational
  • Hospitality                                               
  • Military Housing
  • Senior Living                         
  • Municipal
  • Institutional                                            
  • Retail
  • Multi-Family                         
  • Tenant Improvement

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