moisture problem
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problema de humedad
- The modeling software showed that if we add a 5 perm vapor barrier behind the drywall in the kitchen and bathroom, we should be able to avoid any moisture problems.
That's like do you have do you have like moisture problems in your walls or what?
- That's like do you have do you have like moisture problems in your walls or what?
Examples
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To ensure our new building's walls would avoid moisture problems, we did what is called an envelope.
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Driving rain is responsible for many of the moisture problems that occur in all types of buildings.
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The good news is that the model showed that, in general, our wall system will be free of moisture problems.
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"Bob, I've got a moisture problem in this area, "and...
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That's like do you have do you have like moisture problems in your walls or what?
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Yeah, we have moisture problems in the cellar anyway, so this a little bit more won't hurt.
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Clearly it will stand up to areas with dampness issues, but what about high-traffic areas with moisture problems?
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Our roof system, a more standard system with metal roofing and blow-in cellulose, also had no moisture problems.
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A moisture problem in the crawl space would be pricey to fix, my dad said.
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To guard against moisture problems, use vapor retarders and provide adequate ventilation for the house.
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Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'moisture' (dampness) + 'problem' (an issue) yields the meaning of an issue caused by dampness, so a B1 learner who knows both words can derive the sense. This noun–noun combination is a standard, cross-linguistically common construction in building/environmental contexts, making it immediately understandable.
Etymology
Moisture problem paints a clear picture: moisture is small water or dampness on walls or in a basement, and a problem is the damage that follows. So when people say moisture problem today, they mean a situation where too much dampness 'causes problems' like mold, rot, or bad smells.