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Moist Cure Room Help

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Stovall

Geotechnical
Jan 30, 2006
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For the last week i've been searching for information on moist cure rooms and how to construct them. Ive been able to find bits and pieces such as accessories, but have yet found a good example of a completed room or any sort of how-to documentation. Ive tried for 3 years to talk my employer into letting me build one, and finally they have agreed. But the problem is, i dont want to spend 5 to $10,0000 on something that may not work. Anybody have any links or information they would like to share on any aspect of this i would greatly appreciate it.......Thanks
 
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