THE NIGHTMARE

THE NIGHTMARE is a real-world retrofit and remodeling field guide built from more than 25 projects and consulting jobs, with nearly 200 field photographs documenting what was actually found when existing buildings were opened up.

Mold. Rot. Water intrusion. Air leaks. Thermal bridges. Failed walls. Window problems. Hot-roof failures. Mechanical issues. Hidden damage.

This is not a book about making an old building look new.

It is about finding out what the building is telling you before you ever open up a wall, roof, ceiling, or rim joist. Then you can understand what failed, find the cause, and fix it once.

Written for homeowners, remodelers, builders, inspectors, mold professionals, tradespeople, and anyone working on existing buildings.

Find the cause. Understand the building. Put it back together better.

What you can’t see can cost you.