US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

WET 3 - Low Cost Moisture Solutions

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Given an unlimited budget, any moisture problem can be solved. This session focuses on ingenuity. Explore the options for relatively low cost fixes to some common water and moisture problems found in existing homes and what homeowners need to be taught to make the most of them. Case studies from the Healthy Housing + Weatherization pilot in Cleveland will be shared.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Recognize options to address moisture problems that are within their budget

2. Understand how initial low cost steps can help to verify the source of a moisture problem

3. Be aware of measures that can be taken to reduce moisture related health hazards, including client education

4. Find out what is required to help occupants see how their behavior affects the success or failure of these interventions.

KEYWORDS: basements, bulk water, client education, condensation, moisture, occupant, solutions, water

Jim LaRue, The HouseMender, Inc., Shaker Heights, OH

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Too Wet
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Minnesota Residential Building Contractors

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