2020 - No More Moisture Damage in Buildings (English International Survey 2018)

Welcome to the survey to determine how to avoid moisture damage in buildings.

Since beginning to construct buildings, unplanned moisture ingress has penetrated building assemblies. Moisture damage is the cause of premature building decay and an unhealthy indoor climate (e.g. mould and odours). Heavy rain, floods, snow, saturated soil, ground water, and also indoor air are different sources of unwanted moisture in buildings.

The purpose of this survey is to determine the view of planning professionals on moisture damage in buildings. Other stakeholders such as construction companies, building owners, insurance companies, occupants, and local authorities will be consulted in future surveys. All survey results shall contribute to a “Roadmap to Buildings with Disappearing Risk of Moisture Damage”.

The Vision for 2020 is no moisture damage in buildings. Carefully planning moisture-free details for new buildings and consideration of moisture damage in each step during renovations lowers the risk of moisture damage. Thus, the goal of avoiding moisture damage in buildings could become reality.

Your contribution is very important. Thanks so much for participating!

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* 1. What country do you live in?

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* 2. What role do you have on a construction project?

Building Owner

Full architectural and engineering design services company

Specialty Consultant

General Contractor

Contractor

Master Builder

Electrician or Plumber

Drywall Contractor

Bitumen Worker

Carpenter

Metal Worker

Roofer

Other (please specify)

Other (please specify).

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* 3. If you work on building design, where do your responsibilities lie?

I am not a designer, I AM AN APARTMENT RENTER.

I am not a designer, I WORKIN A BUILDING

Architecture

Structural Engineering

Building Physics

Building Technologies

Building Automation

Building Acoustics

Facility Management

Renting/Leasing

Other (please specify).

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* 4. In the last 5 years, what percentage of construction projects have reported moisture damage during construction?

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. In the last 5 years, what percentage of construction projects have reported moisture damage in the occupied buildings (during use)?

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. What percentage of water damage is caused by a leak in the water installation?

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 7. How important is it for you to find ways to prevent moisture damage in buildings?

0 - not important

100 - very important

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 8. Rainwater Drainage

Experience

Visual control to determine if the design is airtight and windproof enough.

Visual inspection to determine if the design shows sufficient drying potential and fault-tolerance.

Visual inspection to determine if the design has sufficient rainwater drainage and shows protection from rising damp

Verification using the Glaser Method.

Simulation program proof of use to simulate the hygrothermal behaviour of the building.

Other (please specify).

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* 9. Which measures are taken to prevent moisture damage in construction projects?

	Never	Seldom	Sometimes	Often	Always	I don't know.
The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage.	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. Never	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. Seldom	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. Sometimes	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. Often	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. Always	The building owner has clear goals to prevent all moisture damage. I don't know.
The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings.	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. Never	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. Seldom	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. Sometimes	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. Often	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. Always	The Client has a large responsibility for preventing moisture damage in buildings. I don't know.
There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage.	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. Never	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. Seldom	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. Sometimes	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. Often	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. Always	There is enough time allocated in the design phase to select constructions with no risk of moisture damage. I don't know.
There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design.	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. Never	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. Seldom	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. Sometimes	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. Often	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. Always	There are dedicated consultants in the design team specializing in preventing moisture damage in the design. I don't know.
A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team.	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. Never	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. Seldom	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. Sometimes	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. Often	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. Always	A person has been clearly appointed to be responsible for moisture damage-prevention in the design team. I don't know.
Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase".	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". Never	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". Seldom	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". Sometimes	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". Often	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". Always	Construction companies have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention during the construction phase". I don't know.
The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Never	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Seldom	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Sometimes	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Often	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Always	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. I don't know.
Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage.	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. Never	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. Seldom	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. Sometimes	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. Often	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. Always	Regular inspection of the construction site to prevent moisture damage. I don't know.
Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site.	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. Never	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. Seldom	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. Sometimes	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. Often	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. Always	Regular measurements of moisture to prevent moisture damage on the construction site. I don't know.
Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. Never	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. Seldom	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. Sometimes	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. Often	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. Always	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage-prevention. I don't know.
Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use.	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. Never	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. Seldom	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. Sometimes	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. Often	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. Always	Issue an easily understandable manual about preventing moisture damage during building use. I don't know.
Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented.	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. Never	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. Seldom	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. Sometimes	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. Often	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. Always	Regular evaluation of whether instructions are understandable and can be implemented. I don't know.

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* 10. The Client has decided to not have any moisture damage in his building. What is missing so that you may estimate the risk of different components?

A proven method.

Employees that are trained for preventing moisture damage.

Data on typical construction mistakes.

Data about the influence of quality assurance on the risk of moisture damage (e. g. locating air leakages) during the construction phase.

Product data to calculate the risk of moisture damage.

An easily usable tool to conduct analyses.

A generally understandable way how to document recommendations to the building owner.

I do not lack anything.

A method how the result will be communicated in the call for tenders.

Other (please specify).

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* 11. The official national guidelines (e.g. 'OIB' in Austria) help to select only those constructions which help to prevent the risk of moisture damage.

0 - not at all

100 - very

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 12. The Austrian ÖNORM B 8110-2 helps to ensure that only constructions are selected that prevent moisture damage.

0 - not at all

100 - very

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 13. The standards relevant to the construction of building constructions help to prevent moisture damage.

0 - not at all

100 - very

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 14. How important are the following measures to prevent moisture damage?

	Not at all important.	Somewhat important.	Very important.	Extremely important.	I don't know.
The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building.	The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building. Not at all important.	The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building. Somewhat important.	The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building. Very important.	The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building. Extremely important.	The building owner is determined to not have moisture damage in the building. I don't know.
The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention.	The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention. Not at all important.	The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention. Somewhat important.	The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention. Very important.	The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention. Extremely important.	The building owner has a person responsible for moisture damage-prevention. I don't know.
There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage.	There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage. Not at all important.	There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage. Somewhat important.	There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage. Very important.	There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage. Extremely important.	There is enough time during the design phase to select building constructions with zero risk of moisture damage. I don't know.
There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design.	There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design. Not at all important.	There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design. Somewhat important.	There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design. Very important.	There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design. Extremely important.	There are specialists in the design team who focus on preventing moisture damage in the design. I don't know.
A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design.	A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design. Not at all important.	A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design. Somewhat important.	A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design. Very important.	A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design. Extremely important.	A person in the design team has been clearly assigned to be responsible for preventing moisture damage in the design. I don't know.
There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage.	There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage. Not at all important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage. Somewhat important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage. Very important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage. Extremely important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that document a verified method to assess the risk of moisture damage. I don't know.
Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction".	Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction". Not at all important.	Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction". Somewhat important.	Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction". Very important.	Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction". Extremely important.	Construction companies and/or contractors have employees with training in "moisture damage-prevention in construction". I don't know.
The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Not at all important.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Somewhat important.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Very important.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. Extremely important.	The nomination of a responsible person for moisture damage-prevention by every company involved during the construction phase. I don't know.
There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks.	There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks. Not at all important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks. Somewhat important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks. Very important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks. Extremely important.	There are generally accepted technical rules that verify which constructions imply which risks. I don't know.
There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases.	There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases. Not at all important.	There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases. Somewhat important.	There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases. Very important.	There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases. Extremely important.	There are textbooks available in schools, colleges, and universities that can be used consecutively to teach how to assess the risk of moisture damage in the design and construction phases. I don't know.
Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention.	Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Not at all important.	Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Somewhat important.	Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Very important.	Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Extremely important.	Regular inspection of the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. I don't know.
Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention.	Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Not at all important.	Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Somewhat important.	Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Very important.	Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. Extremely important.	Regular measurements on the construction site for moisture damage-prevention. I don't know.
Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention. Not at all important.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention. Somewhat important.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention. Very important.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention. Extremely important.	Regular meetings on the construction site about the status of moisture damage prevention. I don't know.
Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy.	Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy. Not at all important.	Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy. Somewhat important.	Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy. Very important.	Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy. Extremely important.	Preparation of an easily understandable manual for preventing moisture damage during building occupancy. I don't know.
Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented.	Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented. Not at all important.	Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented. Somewhat important.	Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented. Very important.	Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented. Extremely important.	Regular evaluations to determine if the manuals are understandable and also to determine if they can be implemented. I don't know.

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* 1. What country do you live in?

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* 2. What role do you have on a construction project?

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* 3. If you work on building design, where do your responsibilities lie?

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* 4. In the last 5 years, what percentage of construction projects have reported moisture damage during construction?

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* 5. In the last 5 years, what percentage of construction projects have reported moisture damage in the occupied buildings (during use)?

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* 6. What percentage of water damage is caused by a leak in the water installation?

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* 7. How important is it for you to find ways to prevent moisture damage in buildings?

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* 8. Rainwater Drainage

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* 9. Which measures are taken to prevent moisture damage in construction projects?

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* 10. The Client has decided to not have any moisture damage in his building. What is missing so that you may estimate the risk of different components?

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* 11. The official national guidelines (e.g. 'OIB' in Austria) help to select only those constructions which help to prevent the risk of moisture damage.

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* 12. The Austrian ÖNORM B 8110-2 helps to ensure that only constructions are selected that prevent moisture damage.

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* 13. The standards relevant to the construction of building constructions help to prevent moisture damage.

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* 14. How important are the following measures to prevent moisture damage?

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* 15. It is especially important to me that I only recommend construction details with the lowest risk of moisture damage for the designed detail.