The Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Durability And Indoor Air Quality Of Industrialized Housing

The Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership project activities are described. Details are provided on causes and solutions to moisture problems in manufactured housing. Data is presented on field diagnostic tests conducted on six homes with moisture problems which show that problems arise because of one or more of the following factors, low thermostat set points, leaky air distribution systems, lack of adequate return air paths, leaks in the belly board, inadequate crawl space ventilation, poor site drainage, clogged air conditioner drains, oversized air conditioners, presence of vinyl covered wall paper on the interior face of exterior walls