Diagnosing moisture damage in buildings and implementing countermeasures — Part 1: Principles, nomenclature and moisture transport mechanisms

This document defines moisture damage and it specifies the moisture sources and the moisture transport mechanisms in buildings.

It includes a method for classification of moisture damage based on the relation of:

— materials and constituent materials,

— phenomena, and

— functionalities that can be affected.

This document deals with:

1) building damage that is induced by (gaseous/liquid/solid) water, and

2) damage to building components, human health, and property contained in the enclosure. This document makes no mention of warranties for building damage.