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Preventing Moisture Problems in Bathrooms

A poorly designed bathroom is no better than a leaky roof; an experienced bath designer tells where the worst problems occur and how to prevent them

by Mary Jo Peterson

A kitchen designer offers strategies for controlling moisture in a bathroom, including both airborne water vapor and splashes from tubs, showers, toilets, and sinks. The article includes construction details and recommendations for materials and designs that will help keep water in its place.

Preventing Moisture Problems in Bathrooms
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From Fine Homebuilding151 (Kitchens & Baths) , pp. 52-57 November 1, 2002
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Interior Design | Bathrooms | Water and Moisture | Showers | Sinks | Tubs | Toilets | Preventing | Maintenance and Repair | Architecture and Design | Plumbing Parts | Water and Moisture Control
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