Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

How is the water penetrating into any structure? The same way it has ever since we built structures! 3 conditions create water intrusion (WOW)

1. Water. Water is present at the outer face of the wall. 2. Opening. There is an opening through which the water can pass.

3. Wind. A force to drive the water through the opening.

We cannot do anything about the water (rain) and the wind, but we sure can do something about the opening. If there is a breach, water will intrude by using the following forces:

1. Natural gravity. Water washing down the face of a building directly into an opening.

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