Published Refereed Papers

• Moon, R. ATP Testing: Use and Misuse in the Restoration Industry, Cleaning Science Quarterly, Fall 2020, (in peer- review)
• Wells, N., R. Moon, D. Nehrig and R. Mulcahy, 2019. Floor Tile Movement: The Effects of Temperature and Liquid Water Exposure, Cleaning Science Quarterly, Summer 2019, Volume 1, Issue 3
• Nehrig, D., N. Wells, R. Mulcahy and R. Moon. 2017. Floor Tile Tapping: A Quantitative Analysis, IICRC Journal, Fall 2017, Pages 14-22
• Wells, N., Moon, R., Alrafie, N. and B. Davis, Moisture Testing Coating Performance on Metal Materials, 2019 Department of Defense-Allied Nations Technical Corrosion Conference, Kansas City, MO. August 2019.
• Al-Rafie, M. Bass and R. Moon, Elastomeric Coatings: A Qualitative Failure Analysis: 2019 SSPC Annual Coatings Conference, Orlando Florida, February 13, 2019
• Al-Rafie, M. Bass and R. Moon, Elastomeric Coatings: A Qualitative Failure Analysis: 2019 SSPC Annual Coatings Conference, Orlando Florida, February 13, 2019
• Al-Rafie, N., M. Bass and R. Moon, Elastomeric Coating Failure: Environmental Condition Effects (Temperature and Moisture) American Society of Civil Engineering,8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
• Wells, N. and R. Moon, Duration of Metal Corrosion: Plumbing and Construction Materials, American Society of Civil Engineering, 8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
• Nehrig, D. N. Wells, B. Mulcahy and R. Moon, Tile Tap Method: Human and Auditory Analysis, American Society of Civil Engineering, 8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
• Wells, N., R. Moon, D. Nehrig and R. Mulcahy, 2019. Floor Tile Movement: The Effects of Temperature and Liquid Water Exposure, Cleaning Science Quarterly, Summer 2019, Volume 1, Issue 3

Published Reports

• LeJeune, J. and R. Moon, 2017 “50 More Shades of Moisture”, Claims Management Magazine, February 2017, Pages 30-35
• Wells, N. Castellano P. and R. Moon, 2016, “Comfort Zone: Why Thermostat and Humidistat Wiring Matters, Claims Management Magazine, October, pages 32-35
• Moon R., and J. Wilemon, 50 Shades of Moisture, Claims Management Magazine August Volume 4,Issue 8, pages 34-38
• B. Davis, R. Moon and A. Moon. “Bubble Trouble, Limiting Mold Liability when Working with Immunocompromised Insured”, Claims Management Magazine, Issue 4, Volume 4, pages 32 36
• J. Wilemon and R. Moon, 2015. “Dirty Rotten Fungi, A Breakdown of the Types of Wood Decay in Claims.” Claims Management Magazine, January, Issue 1, Vol. 4.pages 34 37
• N. Wells and R. Moon, 2014. Cracking Under Pressure, The Consequences of Moisture Absorption and Effects of Swelling Pressure in Water Loss Claims. Claims Management Magazine, July, pages 36 41
• R. Moon, B. Davis, M. Bass and N. Wells, 2013. Screw and Nail Pull Strength of Wood Materials Exposed to Salt and Fresh Water, Claims Management Magazine, July, pages 26 30
• D. Nehrig, R. Moon and E. Haller, 2013, Why So Down? The Science Behind Ceiling Fan Blade, Claims Management Magazine, April, pages 46 51
• R. Moon and A. Moon. 2013. Continuous and Repeated Water Exposure, Claims Management Magazine, February, pages 40 45
• R. Moon, G.C. Lozier and S.M. Vantassel, 2012. The 411 on Raccoon Scat, Claims Management Magazine, May 2012, Issue 5 Volume 1, Pages 28 31

Presentations

• Moon, R. and R. Schulte, Duration of Water Losses: Adjuster Inspections to Expert Opinions, United Property and Casualty Insurance, February 28, 2020, St. Petersburg, FL
• Moon R. Wood Materials and Moisture Absorption: A Building Science Principal, Indoor Air Quality Association Annual Meeting, February 19-29, 2020, Palm Beach, FL
• Moon R. Moisture Testing Coating Performance on Metal Materials, 2019 Department of Defense-Allied Nations Technical Corrosion Conference, Okalhoma City, Oklahoma. August 13-15, 2019.
• Moon R. Duration of Loss: Using Wood Deterioration and Metal Corrosion Studies, ASCE Teleconference Training Session, April 18, 2019.
• Wells N. and R. Moon, Clearing the Air: The Impact and Cause of Microbial Growth in HVAC Systems, ASHRAE National Meeting, January 15, 2019, Atlanta, GA
• R. Moon, K. Kubiak, Esq. R. Horwitz, Esq. A Legal and Scientific Perspective: The First 14 Days of Water Exposure, Windstorm Insurance Network, January 30- Feb 2, 2019, Orlando, FL
• R. Moon (co-presenter) with N. Wells. Microbial Growth in HVAC Systems, AHR Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, January 14-16, 2019 Atlanta, GA
• R. Moon, Understanding Moisture Penetration of the Drainage Plane: A Principal of the Building Sciences. Indoor Air Quality Association Annual Meeting, January 14-16, 2019, Atlanta, GA
• R. Moon, Tile Tap Method: Human and Auditory Scientific Analysis, American Society of Civil Engineering, Forensic Engineering Congress, , December 2, 2018, Austin, Texas
• R. Moon, Cause and Origin of Water Losses: An Expert Witnesses Perspective, Security First Insurance Corporation, 1 October 2018, Ormond Beach, FL

Additional Education and Training

• 23rd Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science, Westford, Massachusetts, August 5-6, 2019.
• Building Envelope Leaks from Miami to Connecticut: Building Sciences, Mark Williams, AIA, Williams Building Diagnostics, Bradenton, Florida, March 2, 2017
• Weather Forecasting Methods: Daniel Noah, National Weather Service, Ruskin, Florida, March 2, 2017
• Twentieth Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science, Westford, Massachusetts, August 1-4, 2016
• Fungal Ecology of the Indoor Environment, Dr. Chin Yang, Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, July 15, 2016
• Water Intrusion & Microbiological Contamination, Dr. Chin Yang, Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, July 15, 2016
• Residential Pipe Failures: Copper, Galvanized Steel, PEX, Don Dunn, Master Plumber, My Plumbing Company, July 14, 2016
• Foam Insulation: Installation Deficiencies, John Lapotaire, CIEC, Indoor Air Quality Solutions, Tampa, FL, December 3, 2015
• Nineteenth Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science, Westford, Massachusetts, August 2-5, 2015
• Understanding Moisture Performance of Wood: Introduction to Durable Design and Construction, Tampa, Florida, Ron Anthony, Wood Works Wood Products Council, Tampa, Florida, May 19, 2015