Kevin Kelly
Former President of JAY-K Lumber

Published work:

• “Indoor Moisture: Effects on Structure, Comfort, Energy Consumption and Health,” Proceedings of the ASHRAE/DOE Conference, Thermal Performance of Buildings II, “American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.”; Atlanta, GA, 1983, p1007-1032.

• “Vapor Barriers” The Encyclopedia of Building Technology, Henry J. Cowan - Editor, Prentice-Hall, NY 1988, p295.

• “Wet House Checklist”, JAY-K Independent Lumber Co., Inc., New Hartford, NY, 1987, (revised and renamed “Mold & Moisture: Wet House Guide”, 2008)

• Conference Re-cap. Bugs, Mold and Rot 1,Washington, D.C., 1991 p65.

• Poster Presentation “Occupant Use of Ventilation Controls and Humidifiers During Cold Seasons”, Indoor Air, 1993,Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Helsinki, 1993, Vol. 3, p69-72.

• Poster Presentation “A Comparison of Water Evaporation Rates from Selected Building Material Chambers”, Indoor Air, 1996, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Nagoya, 1996, Vol. 3, p903-908.

• “Wood Is Not What It Used To Be”, THE LUMBER CO-OPERATOR, May/June 2005, p68.

• U.S. patent 4,665,675 issued May 19, 1987 and Canadian Patent 1,283,522 issued April 30, 1991 - for Endurside Wood Siding with Unique Weather Resisting Design. Although not commercially produced, it has since been widely adapted to many building product applications.


 

Want to know how to combat mold and moisture in your home or commercial building?

You’ve come to the right place. I’m Kevin Kelly and I’ve been sharing knowledge with others on mold and moisture for over 30 years. I’ve presented mold and moisture findings at many conferences, and much of my work has been published. Refer to the full listing under photo to the left.

Live green and healthy

"Moisture, in all its physical forms, is commonly regarded as the single greatest threat to durability and long-term performance of the building stock. Excessive exposure to moisture is not only a common cause of significant damage to many types of building components and materials, it also can lead to unhealthy indoor living environments.”1

Many people don’t realize what profound effects mold and moisture problems can have on our health and the buildings we inhabit.

A building’s structure can be compromised, personal health can be affected, and severe safety issues can arise. In order to help combat these effects, I have compiled research and helpful tips into convenient booklets, available for download in several formats. If for any reason you find that the information provided here doesn’t meet your needs, you can email me at kkelly@usawood.com. Please include your phone number if you would like a return phone call.

Thanks for visiting. Please check back often for updated research and information.

Research & Helpful Tips Downloads:

Mold & Moisture Guide - Tips on how to reduce mold and moisture in buildings and homes, as well as how to help prevent them before they develop

Information on mold as it relates to wood and lumber

Information on humidity, complete with a humidity table chart

Participant
• ASHRAE/DOE Conference, Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings II, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1982
• 9th National Passive Solar Conference, Columbus, OH, 1984
• Condensation and Related Moisture Problems in the Home, Newport, RI, 1987
• Bugs, Mold and Rot, Washington, D.C., 1991
• Indoor Air, Helsinki, 1993
• Indoor Air, Nagoya, 1996

1"Building Moisture and Durability: Past, Present and Future Work”, Dacquisto, David J., Crandell, Jay H., Lyons, Jamie, 2004. Prepared by Newport Partners, LLC for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research, Washington, D.C.