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What can I do about moisture problems in a new concrete building?

Question:

What can I do about moisture problems in a new concrete building?

Answer:

Martha VanGeem, Principal Engineer at Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc. says moisture problems can occur in tight concrete buildings without adequate ventilation that haven't gone through one or two winter heating seasons to allow water to evaporate from the concrete.

Find out more about moisture problems in new concrete buildings.

Question and answer courtesy of Portland Cement Association (PCA). More information is available at: http://www.cement.org/tech/cct_faqs.asp.