This manual helps HVAC system designers identify and quantify moisture sources in buildings. It also presents building moisture management techniques related to the building envelope, the occupied space and the mechanical-equipment room.

Topics include:
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
Comfort
Building moisture sources
Condensation
Building envelope
Dehumidification
Equipment room moisture
Ventilation air
Building moisture and equipment
Drain pans
Condensate traps
Insulation
Infiltration
Vapor-pressure diffusion
Design and control strategies
Humid climates
Humidity control