John,

Come summer time conditions here in Minnesota may not be all that different.
We had dew points in the 70's last week.  Granted summer is kind of a short
term novelty, but I can show you some of the interesting things that happen to
buildings that get air conditioned with windows painted shut, no ventilation
in attics, crawl spaces, basements...  Most of these are not recent
installations, they're 70's and 80's.  And just think, you won't offend your
hosts with local examples of what not to do!

-jc

"John Leeke, Preservation Consultant" wrote:

> I'm headed to Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia to sort out some
> moisture problems in a wood framed building which has had air-conditioning
> installed recently.
>
> Can you recommend any preservation minded HVAC contractors and engineers in
> the southeast?
>
> Also, I am looking for a project to hold up as an example of an historic
> building in the south that has delt (successfully or unseccessfully) with
> the installation of air-conditioning.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> John Leeke, Preservation Consultant
>
> mail: 26 Higgins St., Portland, ME, 04013, USA
> Phone: 01-207-773-2306
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