Forensic Engineering Analysis Of Latent Water Damage To Buildings - How Could Anything So Small Cause So Much Damage?

Abstract

During The Design And Construction Of An Air Conditioning Project, Considerable Attention Is Given To Sensible And Latent Loads, Psychrometrics, Equipment Size And Configuration, Ductwork And Diffuser Location, Filtration, Duct Sizing, Air Distribution And Noise. Condensate Drains And Condensate Disposal Is Often Left To The Discretion Of The Installer. Many Installers Do Not Handle This Responsibility Properly. Damage Due To Incorrect Condensate Disposal Can Be Extremely Expensive And Sometimes Even Exceeds The Original Cost Of The Entire Project By A Factor Of 10 To 100 Times. In Summary, Some Of The Greatest Potential Project Liability Is Being Left To The Discretion Of Installers Who Are Not Qualified To Manage It.